The International Potato Center (CIP), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking to recruit a Knowledge Management and Communications Senior Officer, based in Tamale, Ghana.
This position will be hosted by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
The Senior Officer will lead the knowledge management and communications component of the GROWING project which is an integrated climate-smart, Agriculture-Nutrition-Marketing project that aims to improve the financial and nutritional security of women, youth, and young children in Ghana. A significant part of the role of this position is to lead and coordinate all quantitative and qualitative data and reports are digitally archived in a workspace, and the project achievements are properly communicated through different communication outlets such as websites (blog stories, briefs, leaflets, training cards/graphics, banners,), mainstream media (TV and radio), exhibitions and fairs, social media (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instrgram, Twitter, etc.), workshops, Dashboards, online workspace, etc. The senior officer should also train all the project staff in digital monitoring and communication techniques.
Requirements
Benefits
This is a nationally recruited position and only Ghana nationals & permanent residents will be considered. The successful candidate will be issued a contract by IWMI & the initial contract duration will be two years, with a probationary period of six (6) months. The contract may be renewed based on performance and the availability of funds.
Why should you consider this opportunity?
CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (PET) on December 01, 2023. Your application must include a cover letter illustrating your suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies, and skills, together with a detailed CV including three (3) references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This position will have contact with children or vulnerable adults.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.