INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN THE DRY AREAS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – COMMUNICATION OFFICER (SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE - SPN)

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Background

The African Development Bank has funded through its African Development Fund a Multinational CGIAR project to support agricultural research for development of strategic crops in Africa (SARD-SC). ICARDA is implementing the subproject on wheat commodity which has been executed in 12 low-income African countries. ICARDA wishes to employ a qualified communication officer who will communicate to external audiences through a range of media the on-going successes and impacts of the SARD-SC Wheat project to the wider stakeholders across sub-Saharan Africa. The successful candidate will report to the SARD-SC Wheat Commodity Specialist. About ICARDA The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research organization temporarily based in Beirut, Lebanon supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ICARDA is committed to the improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food security and alleviating poverty through agricultural research, and the equitable use of natural resources. For more details: www.icarda.org 2.0

Position: Communication Officer (1-year renewable contract)

Location: SARD-SC wheat project target countries Job Grade: SMP3 (Regionally Recruited Position) Duties: Successful candidate will among other assignments:  Acting as web editor, with weekly updates placed on the SARD-SC Wheat website in the form of stories, case studies, announcements etc.  Managing media relations, sending regular updates to national, regional, and international media.  Overseeing the design, layout, production and distribution of various information products – including brochures, factsheets, posters etc.  Collecting and categorizing reports and other research materials, and making these outputs available on an ‘open access’ information repository  Communicating the SARD-SC Wheat’s progress via regular e-newsletters and social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

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 Developing and implementing annual communication workplan targeting external audiences through a range of media the on-going successes and impacts of the SARD-SC Wheat project 3.0

Education, qualifications and experience  University degree in Communication, Marketing, Journalism, Agricultural Sciences, or a related subject.  Over eight years-experience in marketing, communication, or journalism.  Experience developing and implementing an integrated communication plan, preferably in the field of agricultural research for development.  Thorough knowledge of all major Microsoft office applications.  Basic managerial competence and experience managing external suppliers.

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Method of Application:

Please complete our online application form using this link: www.icarda.org/iea-onlineapplication. Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. An application should be made not later than three weeks (closing date: 06 November 2015) from the date of this publication. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

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