Asia Communications Senior Associate Malaysia
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11-07-2024
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Job Description
The Organization
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT delivers researchbased solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition climate change biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.
The Alliance works with local national and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean Asia and Africa and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR a global research partnership for a foodsecure future dedicated to reducing poverty enhancing food and nutrition security and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.
About the position
The Asia Communications Senior Associate oversees and implements strategic communication planning and coordinates internal and external communication for the region.
The Senior Associate will provide strategic communications support fostering a collaborative environment to researchers and the Regional Hubs management team in communicating the Alliances accomplishments ongoing research efforts and impacts to a wide variety of audiences. The incumbent will work closely with the Regional Partnership Specialists to support the resource mobilization efforts in the Region.
Working closely with the three Communications sub teams (Global Digital & Internal and Publications Brand & Graphic Design) the Senior Associate will deliver innovative ontime and highquality communications products and content for research and support areas that will be disseminated through the Alliances platforms and digital channels.
The Senior Associate is the key focal point in establishing and managing external media relationships primarily local and regional to actively promote the Alliances broad message.
Key duties and responsibilities
Oversee and implement regional strategic communications planning including identification of priority audiences/users target outputs/outcomes operational strategies/implementation mechanisms and required resources also as input to overall institutional planning;
Coordinate digital editorial and graphic design support in the region;
Develop external communication products including stories videos podcasts public awarenessraising materials research briefs and reports and capacity building tools;
Manage contracts related to external service providers to ensure proper delivery of regional materials;
Manage strategic media relations at the international regional and national levels to ensure high visibility for the Alliance s work in Asia;
Oversee and implement the development of communication tools in support of the resource mobilization initiatives in the Asia region working together with the Managing Director and Partnership Specialists;
Coordinate the intrainstitutional communications activities to support timely and regular informationsharing among members of the regional team and with the Alliances global community;
Manage the engagement of communication assistants interns and coordinators in the region;
Participate in key CGIAR activities through relevant research initiatives and regional engagements
Requirements
Required qualifications and experience
Bachelor s degree in communications or related fields;
Master s degree in communications or related fields is a plus;
Thematic knowledge of topics including agriculture food systems climate change agrobiodiversity nutrition poverty and livelihoods digital and gender inclusion crop research and sustainable development;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
Fluency in English is essential (oral and written);
Working competency in other UN languages is a plus (oral and written);
At least 5 years of experience in progressive communications leading and deploying strategic plans and other communications deliverables;
Prior experience working in an international organization and in multiple time zones.
Technical competencies
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team with people in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment including external stakeholders;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Ability to provide a high level of service under pressure;
Experience and ability to translate complex science into widely compelling and targeted communications stories;
Flexibility and willingness to travel;
Creative autonomous and solutionsoriented approach.
Benefits
Terms of contract
This position will be based in Penang Malaysia. The initial contract will be for one (1) year and is renewed annually based on performance and availability of project resources. The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT offers a multicultural and academic research environment with competitive remuneration. We are an equal opportunity organization and strive for gender diversity and inclusion in our staff without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status or any other characteristic.
Applications
Applications closing date: 21st July 2024
Please note that email applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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