Communications Officer, One CGIAR
CGIAR
- Montpellier
- 63 500 €/an
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Implement communication strategies and annual action plans using digital and social media channels, international events and donor engagements to reach key audiences of CGIAR (i.e., donors, decision-makers, staff, partners).
- Update CGIAR webpage and social media presence, including, content production, publication of articles and events and editing and reviewing contents by consultants and Center staff to ensure that major events and communication products are advertised.
- Develop and update digital content, including the homepage, Senior Leadership, Portfolio, Regional and other relevant pages, as well as special pages/microsites, e.g., for major events, launches and communications products to ensure information is up to date and available.
- Produce and deliver high quality communication reports and products, including oversee the production of the annual report and review articles, blogs, announcements, press releases, videos, newsletters and other outreach materials.
- Develop and maintain policies, guidelines and standards on communication, including on curating content on CGIAR website, use of images and communication processes to ensure alignment with CGIAR communication priorities across communication channels.
- Collaborate and liaise with CGIAR Centers’ Communication teams to ensure the quality and timely delivery and dissemination of communication materials and content shared across the CGIAR organization.
- Organize CGIAR’s visibility at major external events, conferences and workshops, in collaboration with the Events team by ensuring brand visibility and showcasing of CGIAR’s work.
- Act as focal point and advise different CGIAR units on messaging, content development and novel communication mechanisms to align communication initiatives and maximize communication effectiveness across the CGIAR organization.
- Guide and train teams on digital communication, including content management, platforms, web updates and uploads, building capacity to develop and update digital content as needed.
- Oversee and assess the quality of reports, communication materials and digital content through editing and proofreading to ensure consistency in communication design and messaging, including proofread and copy edit CGIAR internal and external newsletters.
- Develop and maintain communication systems, databases, repositories, processes and tools, ensuring consistency in CGIAR messaging, to promote CGIAR’s profile.
- Maintain and update the Communication and Outreach content planner through weekly updates, in consultation with the Events team, and the Head of Content, to optimize the timing of communication initiatives.
- Oversee the CGIAR-wide roll out and maintain content management platforms (PhotoShelter and Shutterstock) and oversee integration of communication platforms with other shared services (including Canva, Sprout, and Salesforce), liaising with relevant Communication and Outreach staff and external teams.
- Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Senior Director, Communication & Outreach.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, advertising, communications or related subject area.
- Starter to mid-career level experience working in communications and/or media relations in a global organization, proofreading and editing articles and overseeing publications.
- Experience managing social media and websites, and organizing publications, events, and outreach materials.
- Working knowledge of digital marketing/outreach tools or social media technologies.
- Basic knowledge of desktop publishing, HTML, photography and video editing.
- Previous working experience in a multicultural international or non-profit organization is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the use of different communication platforms to optimize audience impact.
- Excellent English written and oral communication, editing and reporting skills.
- An understanding and appreciation of how food, land and water systems work and the associated research platforms.
- Demonstrated abilities to influence, persuade and align people with an organization-wide strategy and associated prioritization.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, work collaboratively and the ability to listen, interact effectively and bring people together.
- Ability to work under pressure with a solutions-orientated approach whilst working on multiple projects simultaneously. Strong organization and planning skills.
- Political awareness and the ability to navigate successfully through a complex hierarchy and structure.
- Proven ability to empower, integrate, inspire and develop teams without formal management authority.
- Ability to read, understand and assimilate complex technical information to produce clear, well- written summaries.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
- A working knowledge of an additional language such as Spanish, French or Arabic is an advantage.