N-26-38 Communications Specialist

cgiar; Lima Metropolitana; Presencial; PEN 50.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

12-month contract

Global CGIAR network access

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

The International Potato Center (CIP) in Lima, Peru, on behalf of the Landscape Alliance, seeks a Communications Specialist to plan, coordinate and implement strategic communications for Latin America.

The role collaborates with regional teams to translate science into accessible content, manage editorial planning, social media and outreach products, and deliver high-impact communications across diverse audiences.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience working in communications for development.
• Full professional proficiency in Spanish; working knowledge of English.
• Desirable: Familiar with forestry, agroforestry, and environmental matters and initiatives.
• Familiar with scientific communication.

Responsabilidades

• Manage editorial planning and content development for CIP communications channels.
• Strategically manage social media, content, campaigns and outreach approaches.
• Support research teams in documenting activities, results and impact through communications products.
• Cover events and translate key discussions into dissemination materials.
• Produce newsletters, presentations and other materials in Spanish.
• Coordinate with the COE production team to develop and deliver knowledge products.
• Prepare quarterly reports on communications performance and impact.

Conocimientos

Editorial planning

Content development

Social media management

Stakeholder engagement

Bilingual Spanish/English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in communications or journalism

Descripción del empleo

The International Potato Center (CIP), on behalf of the Landscape Alliance (CIFOR & ICRAF in action) Communications, Outreach and Engagement Unit (COE), requires the support of a Communications Specialist to strengthen the planning, coordination and implementation of strategic communications and outreach activities for Latin America.

About Landscape Alliance: Landscape Alliance is the operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research on Agroforestry (ICRAF). Landscape Alliance transforms science into action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being. CIFOR and ICRAF are independent International Organizations and CGIAR Research Centers.

About the position: The position will work closely with the Latin America Communications Coordinator and the Peru and Latin America research teams to ensure timely, high-quality and impactful communications that effectively translate science and project outcomes for diverse audiences. The role will also coordinate with the global Social Media Coordinator, outreach peers in Africa and Asia, and project leaders across the region to plan, adapt, translate and implement communications strategies that enhance visibility, stakeholder engagement and measurable impact for Landscape Alliance and its projects. This position will be based in Lima, Peru.

Key responsibilities

• Manage editorial planning and content development for the Los Bosques al Día portal, including identifying opportunities for translation, original content production, story pitching, and supporting the outreach team in achieving annual outreach goals.
• Strategically manage social media channels by planning and producing content, visuals, campaigns, paid content and innovative outreach approaches that drive audience growth, visibility and engagement.
• Support research teams in documenting and communicating activities, results, contributions and impact through strategic communications and outreach products.
• Cover events, conferences and institutional activities involving Landscape Alliance teams, translating key discussions and outcomes into dissemination and engagement products.
• Produce newsletters, presentations and other corporate communication materials in Spanish.
• Coordinate and liaise with the COE production team to support the development and delivery of knowledge and communications products.
• Prepare quarterly reports on communications performance, analytics and achievements, and propose strategic improvements and innovations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 6 years of experience working in communications for development.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in Spanish; working knowledge of English.
• Desirable: Familiar with forestry, agroforestry, and environmental matters and initiatives.
• Familiar with scientific communication.

Benefits

• Fixed-term contract for 12 months, with strong possibility of renewal based on performance and fund availability.
• Integration into a world-class, multidisciplinary communications and research team within the Landscape Alliance (CIFOR & ICRAF) and the CGIAR network.
• Access to international research and field methodologies, tools, and knowledge networks in forestry, agroforestry and landscape management at the social and ecological level.
• A collaborative, diverse, and equal-opportunity working environment committed to inclusion and professional development.
• The opportunity to contribute to high-impact science for development and human and planetary wellbeing in one of the most ecologically and socially significant landscapes in the Amazon.

We look forward to receiving applications from individuals with disabilities who are willing to contribute their talents and skills to our team. If you require specific accommodation for the selection process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to inform us.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our website at http://www.cipotato.org. CIP is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.