Duties and responsibilities

Summary of responsibilities

•  Document and communicate project news, updates, and stories in suitable formats and products through print, photography, and videography for various target audiences.
•  Prepare content for the website, social media, and newsletters.
•  Work with project staff and partners to provide communication support for key events and meetings.
•  Support in the design of project publication materials including but not limited to flyers, factsheets, and newsletters.
•  Support scientists in preparing scientific posters, presentations, and other materials
•  Keep an updated database of project stories published and work with our multimedia team to archive photos.
•  Travel, as needed, to document project work on the ground, including field visits.
•  Offer logistical support during project workshops, field visits, and meetings
•  Support in any other work as may be assigned by the project management team, HQ communications, and supervisor(s).

Requirements

•  Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Journalism, Development, or relevant field.
•  2-3 years' experience working in Communication in the research or development field, preferably international NGO/research organizations or media house.
•  Experience in supporting communications and/or media relations in agricultural research for development is an added advantage.
•  Experience in website content management.

Education, knowledge and experience

•  Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Journalism, Development, or relevant field. 2-3 years' experience working in Communication in the research or development field, preferably international NGO/research organizations or media house. Experience in supporting communications and/or media relations in agricultural research for development is an added advantage. Experience in website content management.

Requirements

•  Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least 5 years of relevant experience
•  CPA
•  Experience in financial and accounting services
•  Experience in project or cost accounting
•  Fluent in written and spoken English
•  Experience with an ERP, familiarity with Agresso Unit 4 and Vision XL is an advantage
•  Strong computer skills in word processing, database and other relevant office applications.
•  Strong analytical skills
•  Competent in personal organization and priority setting, with the ability to work efficiently under time pressure and manage multiple priorities.
•  Has initiative, capable of working independently, and an effective team player.
•  Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
•  Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and individualsAbility to work with minimum supervision

Education, knowledge and experience

•  Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least 5 years of relevant experience. CPA

Personal attributes and competencies

•  Competent in personal organization and priority setting, with the ability to work efficiently under time pressure and manage multiple priorities Has initiative, capable of working independently, and an effective team player. Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment. Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and individuals Ability to work with minimum supervision

Terms and conditions

•  This is a Locally Recruited position. The initial appointment will be for two (2) years, inclusive of a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.