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Specific duties:

• Lead the development and implementation of communications strategies appropriate to CIMMYT and CSISA’s funders in line with project branding requirements.
• Develop a communications strategy for CSISA’s portfolio in Nepal.
•  Support communications strategy for CSISA within the region (India, Nepal and Bangladesh), along with fellow Communicators in the region.
• Lead and work with partners to develop and disseminate targeted messages to different stakeholders on the key projects implemented by CSISA’s portfolio in the region.
• Coordinate content creation, calendaring and distribution across CSISA platforms (website, social media, blogs and other internal/external outlets), in coordination with the CSISA Project Manager and Project Leader.
• Contribute content to CIMMYT’s internal and external communications platforms in coordination with CIMMYT’s Communications team at HQ.
• Writing, editing, and proofreading online and print content.
• Lead new approaches to create and distribute multimedia content to the supported CSISA projects.
• Coordinate regularly with local vendors (printing, graphic design, video) for timely, high-quality communications products, according to needs.
•  Utilize social media tools to distribute content and engage with funders and partners.
• Support relations between CSISA projects and print, broadcast and online media.
• Support joint communications and media opportunities with funders, partners and private sector stakeholders in India.
• Contribute to online outreach campaigns, in conjunction with the CSISA/CIMMYT researchers and CIMMYT’s Communications team.
• Link with other agricultural organizations on campaigns.
•  Any other related duty as required by the supervisor.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

• The position’s holder should have a master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, International Development or relevant field.
• 6+ years of experience in science communications, journalism, marketing, media campaigns and/or non-profit communication. Less years of experience will be considered for exemplary candidates.
• Demonstrated competencies and a strong portfolio of communications products developed in previous employment.
• Experience working in USAID project will be considered an asset
• Proficiency in English. Candidates with IELTS score will be exempted from English test.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English for diverse media,
• Proficiency in use of social networking, new media tools and WordPress platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of Mac- and Windows-based operating systems and specialized software such as Microsoft Office, Acrobat, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign and Flash are a plus.
•  Basic photography skill is desired
• In consultation with Project Leader and Project Manager, ability to multi-task and independently manage workflow and outputs to meet deliverable schedules.
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Communication, Decision-Making, Relationship Management, Problem-Solving, Innovation and Creativity and Multi-Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity.

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