Communications Coordinator
Center for International Forestry Research
Administration, Marketing & Communications
Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on Dec 21, 2024
- Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the Centre Communications Roadmap in line with SEI Strategy, and the preparation of the Annual Centre Communications Plan.
- Lead and coordinate SEI outreach activities that include media appearances, public presentations, science-policy dialogues, media briefings, and preparation of articles for specialist publications as appropriate;
- Manage the Centre’s digital presence, including websites and social media content (e.g. blogs, LinkedIn, X, Facebook), and monitor trends in social media.
- Coordinate and lead the preparation of the Centre’s outreach documents, publications and materials (annual report, brochures, fact sheets, etc.), and work with the Global Communications team to ensure wide dissemination of the outreach materials across the various target audience and the public
- Contribute to the Centre’s knowledge management activities in liaison with the Centre’s Knowledge Management and Learning (MEL) Focal Point and the Engagement and Impact Officer
- Establish and build relationships with decision-makers, and journalists, and maintain communication with key contacts in media, research, government, private sector and partner organizations in Africa.
- Lead and coordinate events organized by the Centre including Workshops, Conferences, Seminars, Press Briefings, and Trainings, among others.
- Contribute to reputation management for the Centre and global SEI.
- Provide guidance to the Centre Director and Management team on communication needs and decisions pertaining to SEI Communications.
- Lead the Communications team, including supervision of the Communication staff and Communications Interns.
