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CIMMYT

Communication Officer

CIMMYT
Location: Nepal
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2016-06-12 Deadline: 2016-06-25
  • Location : Nepal
  • Working Position : Entry Level
  • Qualification Degree : Master’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations & management, organizational management or related fields
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

This position will be based at CIMMYT Nepal Office in Kathmandu.

Specific duties:

  • Develop a communications strategy that meets the needs of the project to reach different internal and external audiences.
  • Raise awareness of the value and impact of the project through appropriate products and media channels.
  • Pursue strategic communications activities;
  • Support and advise the Project Coordinator in his/her communications and outreach with external audiences, including progress reports and newsletters; write and edit compelling, scientifically accurate copy for diverse audiences and formats; ensure proper branding.


Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

  • Master’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations & management, organizational management or related fields.
  • At least 5-7 years of experience in science communications, marketing, public relations and media campaigns.
  • The candidate should be able to provide examples from previous work, which were authored exclusively or primarily by the candidate.
  • Non-profit experience or demonstrated understanding of the non-profit and/or agricultural research for development environments.
  • Ability to express technical concepts in clear and simple language for diverse audiences, including the general public.
  • Proficiency in use of social networking and new media tools.
  • Excellent spoken and written English is required, including an ability to write and edit a wide variety of documents for different audiences.

Apply Instructions

Candidates must apply to N16642 Communication Officer no later than Saturday, 25 June 2016 by sending their CV and Cover Letter to CIMMYT-NRSrecruitsouthasia@cgiar.org. Please include the reference number in the subject of your email.  Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This position will remain opened until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

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Organization Summary

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (commonly called by its Spanish acronym CIMMYT for Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo) is a non-profit research and training institution dedicated to both the development of improved varieties of wheat and maize, and introducing improved agricultural practices to farmers, thereby improving their livelihoods. It is also one of the 15 non-profit, research and training institutions affiliated with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Kathmandu Nepal
Organization Size 1-10
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