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Communications Specialist

IWMI

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Sur place

EUR 40 000 - 60 000

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Il y a 4 jours
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Résumé du poste

A leading research organization is seeking a Communications Specialist with over 7 years of experience to develop communications strategies and manage outreach efforts in Central Asia. The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in a relevant field and proficiency in multiple languages including English and Russian. This role offers a competitive salary with health and life insurance benefits and involves travel to field locations.

Prestations

Health and life insurance
Competitive salary

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 7 years relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in designing communication plans.
  • Experience in organizing policy dialogues.

Responsabilités

  • Support the implementation of global strategies.
  • Develop communications and advocacy plans.
  • Write and edit articles and communication products.

Connaissances

Excellent English writing and editing skills
Proficiency in Russian, Uzbek, and other local languages
Organized and detail-oriented
Strong analytical skills
Positive team player

Formation

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Outils

Microsoft 365
Digital tools for project management

Description du poste

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a Research Center, is seeking a versatile professional to contribute to our mission in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, as a Communications Specialist.

The Communications Specialist will support the implementation of IWMI’s global strategies and the country operational plan in Central Asia. Working closely with the Country Representative, the incumbent will develop content and support events and campaigns in the region, in accordance with quality standards and guidelines, with input from project leaders and researchers. The specialist will also support the Central Asia team with knowledge products and forums, maintaining a balance of perspectives, interdisciplinarity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will coordinate closely with the Communications & Knowledge Management team, as an integral part of its global systems and workflows.

The main focus of this position is the Blue Peace Central Asia 2.0 (BPCA) project, a five-year initiative promoting shared, efficiently managed water resources. It aims to support climate-resilient and sustainable regional water management, serving as a foundation for socioeconomic development and stability in Central Asia.

The project has three main components:

  1. Regional hydro-diplomacy.
  2. Technical dialogue and demonstration of water cooperation projects at small transboundary tributary levels.
  3. Education and youth, by capacitating the next generation of water professionals in Central Asia.

IWMI leads the project in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Support the implementation of IWMI’s global strategies and the country operational plan in Central Asia, working closely with the Country Representative and coordinating with IWMI's Communications & Knowledge Management team in HQ.
  • Develop and implement communications and advocacy plans for the BPCA project.
  • Define and execute quarterly and annual workplans based on BCPA project priorities and IWMI’s global and country objectives.
  • Coordinate with the global Communications & Knowledge Management team to ensure strategic alignment, coherent messaging, and a coordinated approach for content and events.
  • Support IWMI’s organization and participation in national and regional events, preparing communications plans, key messages, and providing media support during events. Act as emcee or facilitator as needed. Document impacts through news articles and materials.
  • Write and edit articles (news, features, press releases, success stories, profiles) for IWMI’s websites, newsletters, and outlets; liaise with authors and reviewers.
  • Develop strategic, audience-focused communication products (briefs, factsheets, presentations, reports, infographics, posters) to promote IWMI’s objectives, and disseminate these products.
  • Support dissemination of BPCA knowledge products and activities with stakeholders and government, managing publication and dissemination processes.
  • Prepare social media content for IWMI’s global accounts.
  • Liaise with project leaders and researchers for content and outreach, and lead or support communication plans for other IWMI projects as needed.
  • Coordinate with partners and stakeholders for production of communication materials.
  • Organize press conferences, journalist visits, and lead media outreach activities in Central Asia.
  • Compile media contacts for Central Asia and expand IWMI’s global media outreach.
  • Increase subscribers to IWMI’s contact list, develop targeted mailings and newsletters in coordination with HQ.
  • Coordinate production of videos and photographs, ensuring quality standards.
  • Manage consultants for media production, ensuring timely delivery of quality outputs.
  • Ensure compliance with IWMI branding and funders’ visibility requirements.
  • Support internal communications strategies and activities as required.
  • Monitor and evaluate the impact of communications activities in Central Asia.
  • Perform any other tasks prioritized by the Country Representative or Global Communications Lead.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :

Essential,

  • Master’s degree in mass communications, journalism, international development, sociology, political sciences, or related fields.
  • At least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating communication and knowledge management plans.
  • Experience organizing policy dialogues and multi-stakeholder platforms.
  • Presentation and event facilitation skills.
  • Experience working in international environments.

Desirable,

  • Experience in research organizations or multidisciplinary research-for-development programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Essential,

  • Excellent English writing and editing skills; experience with reports, knowledge products, success stories, and communications materials.
  • Proficiency in Russian, Uzbek, and other local languages; experience preparing content in these languages.
  • High proficiency with Microsoft 365, web applications, and digital tools.
  • Multimedia skills including photography, video, graphic design, and audio production.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple deadlines.
  • Strong analytical skills; ability to communicate scientific and technical concepts clearly.
  • Positive team player with good interpersonal skills, respectful of cultural diversity.
  • Knowledge of diversity, inclusion, and gender issues in Central Asia.
  • Willingness to travel to field locations with limited facilities.

Desirable,

  • Understanding of water security, agriculture, environmental, and development issues in Central Asia.

Benefits

This is a nationally recruited position; only Uzbekistan nationals will be considered. IWMI offers a competitive salary, health and life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage. The initial contract duration is three years, with potential extension.

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