World Agroforestry Centre Executive Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya

World Agroforestry Centre Executive Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya ; This is an opportunity to drive the messaging and impact of CIFOR-ICRAF research and action on the ground. The Executive Communications Officer will play a pivotal role in enhancing the visibility and thought leadership of CIFOR-ICRAF by managing key social media channels, drafting speeches, and preparing high-quality presentations. The successful candidate will ensure that all communications align with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities, reflecting the voice and values of the organization.


Duties and responsibilities

1. Social Media Management:

Develop, implement, and manage social media accounts and strategy

Create, curate, and schedule engaging content across key platforms (Twitter/X, LinkedIn)

Monitor, analyze, and report on social media performance and engagement

Ensure brand consistency and manage online interactions in a timely and professional manner

2. Speechwriting:

Draft, edit, and refine speeches, talking points, and remarks for public appearances, events, and internal meetings

Conduct thorough research to ensure speeches are relevant, impactful, and aligned with current organizational and industry trends

Collaborate with relevant teams to gather insights and data to support key messages

3. Presentation Development:

Design and develop visually compelling and informative presentations for various audiences, including stakeholders, partners, and internal staff

Ensure presentations are aligned with messaging and organizational branding guidelines

Maintain a repository of presentation templates and materials for reuse and adaptation

4. General Communications Support:

Provide strategic communications advice and support on media engagements and public appearances

Drive internal communications initiatives

Write regular staff newsletters and opinion pieces

Support filming the CEO (Communications, Outreach and Engagement)

Coordinate with the broader communications team to ensure alignment and

integration of messaging across platforms

Prepare briefing materials, reports, and other documentation as required

Manage special projects and perform other duties assigned


Education, knowledge and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in communications, preferably in a high-profile or executive environment

• Proven experience in managing social media platforms for corporate communications (senior executives, organizations, initiatives)

• Strong background in writing (speeches, newsletters, opinion pieces etc.) and content creation

• Proficiency in designing presentations using tools such as PowerPoint, Keynote, or Canva

Personal attributes and competencies

• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills

• Strong understanding of digital communications and social media trends

• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and engaging content

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Creative thinker with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams


How to Apply

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