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PR and Communications Manager CABI
To
be based in Nairob i- Kenya, the PR and Communications Manager will play a key
role in leading, developing and overseeing the implementation of CABI’s media
strategy across the whole business. He/she will report to the International
Development Senior Communications Manager with a dotted line to the Deputy
Director for Development for the Africa Region.
Established
over 100 years ago, CABI is a not-for-profit intergovernmental science based
development and information organization. CABI improves people’s lives by
providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in
agriculture and the environment.
Our
mission and direction is influenced by our member countries who help guide the
activities undertaken.
These
include scientific publishing, development projects and research, and microbial
services. Our activities are based principally in 2 major sites in the UK and 5
scientific centres globally.
Please
see our website www.cabi.org for further details about our
organisation.
A
key responsibility for the successful candidate will be to build, protect,
manage and reinforce CABI’s reputation and help ensure against loss of
image.
The
job-holder will seek out new opportunities to raise CABI’s profile, promote the
brand image and influence key stakeholders. S/he will build and implement a
regional marketing and communications plan for CABI in Africa and promote the Centre’s
capabilities.
S/he
will have a Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Marketing, preferably
with post graduate training in one of the above relevant fields and at least
five years’ experience in an active Public Relations role.
Fluency
in written and spoken English is required. Multi-lingual (knowledge of French
and/or Portuguese) would be an added advantage. Ability to use basic IT systems
and software is required.
The
candidate shall have strong leadership skills, excellent administrative and
communication skills with the ability to prioritise and manage diverse
workloads, use initiative and proactive thinking and demonstrate attention to
detail. A strong understanding of project management systems and of working in
a cross-cultural environment is desirable, together with ability to cope well
with changing environments.
Applicants
are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the post
and detailed curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages) with full names and addresses
of 3 referees, and current remuneration package.
Applications
quoting Job Ref. No. 36/2012 should be sent to recruitment@cabi.org.
Closing
date for receipt of applications is 19 October 2012 at 5pm East Africa time.
A
full Candidate brief for this post is available on our website under the above
Job Ref. No. at www.cabi.org/vacancies
Additional
information
Salary:
Commensurate
with skills and experience
Position
Type: 2
years initial appointment with a possibility of renewal.
