Communication and Media Specialist

CIP; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global research center seeks a Communication and Media Specialist based in Montpellier to enhance its internal and external communication strategies. The role involves coordinating communication plans, managing media engagements, and supporting the overall communication objectives of the organization. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of communications experience, along with proficiency in social media tools and graphic design applications.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in internal communications.
• Fluent in English with advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in production and editing of communication materials.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate internal communications and develop media plans.
• Track media coverage and prepare reports for the head of communications.
• Liaise between staff and journalists for media coverage.

Connaissances

Communication strategies

Media engagement

Graphic design knowledge

Social media tools

MS Office proficiency

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, marketing

Outils

Canva

Sprout Social

Buffer

Hootsuite

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

The International Potato Center (CIP) is lookingfor a dynamic and experiencedCommunication and Media Specialist, to

The Communication andMedia Specialist will be based in Nairobi and will be supervised by the Head ofCommunication and Public Awareness.

About CIP

CIP, a member of the One CGIAR, a global research partnershipfor a food-secure future. One CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food,land and water systems in a climate crisis, and it is carried out by 13 CGIARCenters/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, includingnational and regional research institutes, civil society organizations,academia, development organizations and the private sector.

About the role:

This position of Communication and Media Specialist will:

• Coordinate the internal communications messages to guaranteedelivery of the information throughout the center, including the organizationof related activities for same.
  
• Coordinates the development and implementation ofheadquarter-based communications media plans to promote brand visibility in thecountries where CIP works using tools like social media, web updates, printmaterial and other forms of communication.
  
• Tracks media coverage of CIP and related activities, keeps anup-to-date media contact list and prepares on-call reports of media engagementfor the head of communications.
  
• Acts as a liaison between scientists and other staff andjournalists seeking to cover CIP and coordinates pitches to locally-basedmedia, ensuring alignment to CIP communications goals.
  
• In liaison with the Digital Editor, coordinate the relationshipbetween freelance writers and editors and the graphic arts team to ensure theefficiency of the process.
  
• Works with the finance and logistics departments to ensureappropriate policies and procedures are respected in engaging consultants andreporting on expenses.
  
• In liaison with communications staff and others, follows up onagreed plans and activities, ensuring the coherence and efficiency ofdepartment processes in support of the CIP communications strategy.
  
• Contributes to the CIP-wide communications community of practice,sharing and communicating work, updates and lessons, participate in departmentlearning, reviewing and planning activities and ensure that these activitiesfollow the center’s standards and agreed channels.
  
• Coordinate the production of internal and external graphic artsprojects in cooperation with the graphic arts team.
  
• Ensure the accuracy of charge backs to projects on donor fundedcommunications products
  
• Comply with applicable health and safety CIP policies andprocedures.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’sdegree in journalism, communication, marketing, or related area.
  
• At least3-5 years of professional experience in internal communications.
  
• Knowledgeof graphic design programs.
  
• Proficient inMS Office and Canva or another graphic design application.
  
• Knowledgeof social media tools like Sprout Social, Buffer or Hootsuite.
  
• Internal communicationstrategies and tools.
  
• Production andediting of communication materials.
  
• Fluent in officiallanguage according to country location.
  
• Advancedwritten and oral communication skills in English.
  
• Excellentworking environment.
  
• Competitivecompensation package commensurate with experience.
  
• Fixed termcontract of 3 years with possibility of renewal.