ICIPE - African Insect Science for Food and Health is an
intergovernmental organisation funded by governmental aid agencies, UN
organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training
in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for
improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.
icipe has over 400 staff to support its research and capacity building
programmes located at various sites in Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda.
1. Vacancy: Research Assistant, CHIESA Project
Ref. No. NRS/82/112014
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position
of Research Assistant in the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) cluster,
Climate Change Impacts on Ecosystem Services and Food Security in
Eastern Africa (CHIESA) Project, CHIESA/WP8 section.
The position is tenable in Nairobi, Kenya.
This is a national position and applications are invited from qualified Kenyans only.
The appointment will initially be for one year, with a possibility of
extension after successfully completing a six-month probation period of
the first contract.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Overall Purpose of the Job
Assist the CHIESA Project in media, communication and dissemination of outputs
Maintain the CHIESA project website, bimonthly newsletter and communication forum
Photograph, prepare project videos and document project activities
Liaise with project partners and stakeholders on sharing audiovisual and printed materials
Liaise with science reporting journalists on disseminating project information, news and outputs through different media
Collect and maintain records of photos, videos, project
website activities and the use of communication forum by the project
partners, stakeholders and the general public.
Responsibilities:
a) Under the guidance of the Work Package 8 Manager, prepare, monitor and manage the CHIESA Project dissemination activities
Monitor, document and report project activities, including field research
Prepare bi-annual and final reports on communication and media activities
Photograph and videotape training sessions, workshops and community outreach events
Prepare and edit audiovisual materials for training and dissemination purposes from all WPs
Produce printed materials, brochures, handouts and manuals for dissemination.
b) Project website maintenance
Administer and update project website and communication forum
Develop and edit website content and multimedia for dissemination
Collect data on user statistics monthly and include these in the project newsletter
Develop and update the visual outlook of the website
Maintain the project communication forum and email lists.
c) Any other tasks that may be assigned by the Project Coordinator and WP8 Manager
Knowledge and skills required for performing the job
Demonstrated skills in media and communication
Experience in web administration
Fluent in written and spoken Kiswahili and English
Knowledge and proficiency in photography, video and multimedia
Experience in photo and video editing
Experience in graphic design will be considered an asset.
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in the fields of journalism and media studies, mass communication or multimedia
One years’ experience in journalism, communication, multimedia, design and visual arts
Willing to travel between the field research sites in Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
Other Desirable Attributes
Be organised and possess ability to multi-task
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to organise one’s work to respect deadlines
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Be a good team player
Reporting: This position reports to the Project Coordinator & WP8 Manager.
The selected candidate should be available to start as soon as possible.
Please quote the job reference number NRS/82/112014 on the email subject line.
2. Vacancy: Public Relations and Communications Head
Ref. No. IRS/84/112014
The position is tenable in Nairobi, Kenya.
This is an international position.
The appointment will initially be for two years, with a possibility of
extension after successfully completing a six-month probation period of
the first contract.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Overall Purpose of the Job
To promote a positive image of icipe to donors,
governments, NGOs, UN agencies, IGOs, collaborators, stakeholders and
the public at large, and to develop public relations policies and
procedures for the Centre with the approval of the Governing Council,
aimed at supporting icipe’s international cooperation activities.
To be accountable for all communication activities of the
Centre including advocacy and liaison activities with organisations with
similar interests.
To coordinate all activities involved in the planning,
organisation and implementation of conferences, workshops, symposia,
seminars, exhibitions, open days, etc.
Specific Duties:
Coordinate the reception of visitors to icipe and in
consultation with other departments/Units/Projects prepares itineraries
for the visitors to the Centre.
Design and oversee production of icipe publications, including
print, CD and web materials in the form of articles, reports, briefs
(policy), multimedia products, posters, and information packets.
Oversee the design, management and content of the website and
provide web-friendly content to keep the site interesting and up to
date.
Provide communication/information advice and assistance for
icipe teams, either by doing the work required or by contracting the
work to consultants.
Edit, proofread and summarise icipe documents, and write articles about icipe work, as requested.
Liaise with local or global printers and publications’
specialists (e.g., graphics and public awareness staff) for
producing/publishing/printing icipe materials.
Oversee a publications inventory and keep the publications archives and website pages up to date.
Keep up to date about current trends in research communication
and methods used by lead organisations so as to advise icipe management
on how to improve icipe communications cost-effectively.
Support all other icipe communication activities as requested.
Arrange interviews between icipe and the media as directed by
the Director General (DG) and provide the media with information on the
Centre’s activities.
Develop proposals for the DG on advertising and promotional activities.
Draft press releases, monitor media coverage and extracts
relevant to articles for circulation and maintain a database of media
information.
Organise and support internal and external presentations.
Prepare the icipe monthly newsletter (e-version) of What’s On for review by management team and distribution.
Liaise with science press and science editor on publicity
materials, maintenance of mailing list and distribution of icipe’s
publications.
Maintain up-to-date notice boards and photographic archives.
Provide leadership and coordination for all communication activities of the Centre.
Ensure consistency of messages emanating from all levels of icipe.
Develop a strategic communication plan based on the
communication objectives of the Centre and the global outlook of various
sub-groups.
Develop and maintain relationships with media contacts and
drive positive media coverage of the Centre through proactive media
relations with events such as press releases, media events, contributed
articles, speeches, content development, editing and implementation to
different communication formats which take place in collaboration with
donors, partners, stakeholders, etc.
Ensure effective and appealing internal communication on icipe
business, relevant topics, strategies and management decisions by
developing and utilising the right tools and communication formats, e.g.
print media, online media employee events, management meetings, etc.
Manage and guide all corporate branding and image building
activities including corporate events, publications, broadcasts, films,
videos, etc.
Leverage the assets of the Centre through appropriate public relations activities.
Ensure communication procedures on issues, crises, etc. are known and respected.
Establish and manage an annual budget for public relations and
communication functions in a responsible and cost effective manner.
Other Duties:
Organise workshops, seminars, exhibitions and employee functions in liaison with the management team.
Ensure crisis preparedness and steer as well as direct issues and crisis communication management.
Knowledge and Skills Required for Performing the Job
Knowledge of media advertising and publishing is essential.
Highly proficient in both spoken and written English.
Knowledge of oral and written French is an added advantage.
Computer proficiency particularly in MS Office Suite, and
familiarity with desktop publishing and spreadsheet software is
essential.
Familiarity with Apple Macintosh computers is an added advantage.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Masters degree in journalism, communications or related specification is essential.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are mandatory.
Minimum Experience Required
5 years of related professional experience in positions of
responsibility in an international or commercial organisation with an
international scope.
Experience in journalism/media relations.
Proven track record in team leading to capabilities in driving and developing a communications team.
Strong in relationship building with journalists and other relevant external and internal stakeholder groups.
High degree of organisation, adaptability and prioritisation, and documentation skills.
Ability to think strategically and to develop and execute a
strategic communication planning as well as the corresponding messages
and communication activities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and well within teams.
Reporting: This position reports to the Director General.
The selected candidate should be available to start as soon as possible.
Please quote the job reference number IRS/84/112014 on the email subject line.
How to Apply
All applications must arrive via email on or before the 28th November 2014.
Interested applicants should submit:
(a) a confidential cover letter,
(b) detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail addresses, fax numbers), and
(c) a one-page write-up on how you consider yourself suitable for the job, to:
chiesaresearchassistant@icipe.org
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply
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