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Title | Communication Specialist, South-South Bamboo & Livelihoods Development Program |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Recruitment advertisement Position Title: Communication Specialist, South-South Bamboo & Livelihoods Development Program INBAR Department: Communication, South Asia Regional Office Reports to: Director Communication & Outreach, Project Manager, Location: New Delhi Terms of Employment: US$1,500-US$1,800/month (all inclusive)
If you are a highly-motivated and talented communication professional, capable of creating innovative communication products and services, INBAR would like to hear from you. To strengthen its communication team, based in the South Asia Office in New Delhi, you will be responsible delivering the communications plan for the South-South Bamboo & Livelihoods Development Program and provide communication support to the South Asia Program and some INBAR global activities.
The International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) is an inter-governmental development organization that promotes the benefits of bamboo and rattan globally to improve livelihoods, reduce poverty and protect the environment. With headquarters in Beijing, China and offices in India, Ethiopia, Ghana and Ecuador, INBAR has 40 member countries worldwide and links with partners in over 50 international, regional, and national organizations.
The successful candidate will fulfil the following responsibilities: Objective of this position: To implement marketing communication and knowledge sharing activities in support of the INBAR bamboo livelihoods program in India and East Africa
Tasks and responsibilities
Education, Knowledge and Formal Education needed: University degree in journalism, marketing communication, business, science or a related field.
Work experience and number of years of relevant experience needed
Complexity of thinking needed: Ability to plan and execute multiple communications activities simultaneously, setting and meeting deadlines; ability to write and edit high-quality communications content for web and print and summarize and synthesize scientific, technical and policy information into clearly written information suitable for different audiences; to produce publications that are web-enabled for wide distribution the internet. Effectively manage allocated budget. Extent to which interpersonal skills are important for this job Interpersonal Skills: Contacts (Internal, External) Frequency, Nature & Purpose of Contacts: A high-level of customer service orientation. Ability to deal effectively with internal customers (programs staff and scientists in various locations worldwide), and with a network of external partners and suppliers. Language requirements: Fluent written and spoken English, other languages are an asset. Information technology skills: Excellent command of Microsoft office tools, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Experience with web content management systems and use of social media. Some knowledge of layout programs and basic audio-visual editing will be an advantage as is practical experience with photography and videography. Authority to make decisions, extent of supervision and support available: Will be expected to work independently and efficiently with a minimum of supervision, and as an active member of both the communications and project teams. Impact of the role, positive impact and the impact of errors (contribution to team and organization): The frequent and timely creation and delivery of the project’s communication materials is critical to the success and to INBAR’s credibility. Low quality products, lack of timely delivery of errors reduce the impact of the project and reflect badly in the organization as a whole. Budget targets, management of physical assets Manages project budgets allocated for marketing communication in agreement with the Project Manager and communications Director. Is encouraged to work with team members on developing funding opportunities for INBAR communications work.
To Apply: Applications will be accepted until March 1or until a suitable candidate is identified. All applications will be acknowledged, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Send a cover letter that demonstrates your relevant experience as described in the above job description with your CV by email to: hr@inbar.int. Please use “South-South Communications Position — NAME” as the subject of the e-mail.
Visit our web site at www.inbar.int for more information on INBAR. |