Description de l'offre
Call for Applications for the position of Country-level Communications Consultant (part-time) for the GCRF Trade Project IITA Cameroon seeks a part time Country-Level Communications Consultant for Congo Basin Institute who will coordinate with the whole central Africa team on the Trade project. The Congo Basin Institute is a center of higher learning and scientific excellence in Central Africa. We generate research that decision makers can use to address sub-Saharan Africa’s environmental and development challenges. CBI is driven by dedicated researchers and donors that support research and training in the Congo Basin. A - Duties Key responsibilities Translation of digital articles, short reports, briefs, social media posts and power point slides from English to French, according to country team’s requirements (not a requirement, but essential). Support country team and TRADE Hub’s central communication team to identify relevant themes for focusing communications efforts each month, and writing blog posts, web stories and social media posts relevant to the project’s research and impact objectives. Monitor country-level news developments relevant to the TRADE Hub, and compile summaries for TRADE Hub website. Supporting communications coordination for in-person and virtual events, especially in country’s main language. This includes social media activity such as live tweeting, and writing summaries of key messages from webinars. Work in strong partnership with CBI staff, IITA Cameroon communication office as well as the communication department of IITA head quarter. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors. B – Qualification Education: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field. Work Experience: At least 3 years of related professional experience. Prior experience in writing journal articles. Knowledge of agricultural commodity trade in developing countries with particular emphasis on cocoa, palm oil, live animals, skins, non-timber products and Bushmeat. Strong communication, organization, and personnel mentoring skills. Ease of working in oral and written English and/or French with …