IDRC Needs Bilingual Communication and Media Relations Officer-Nairobi Kenya October 2015

Pursue a Career with Impact

A key part of Canada’s foreign policy efforts, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development.

The result is innovative, lasting solutions that aim to improve lives and livelihoods.

Join our team to put your ideas and knowledge to work to help solve some of the developing world’s most critical challenges.

Bilingual Communication and Media Relations Officer

Nairobi, Kenya

Permanent Position

Reporting to the Regional Director in Nairobi, Kenya and in contact with the Director, Corporate Communications in Ottawa (Canada), your will act as a communications expert to increase the visibility of IDRC and its research partners in Sub-Saharan Africa Region.

You will contribute to the development and implementation of the regional communications plan associated with the Centre’s communications strategy, organize communications and public relations activities, and develop communications products intended to share the results of research funded by IDRC.

In addition, you will work in close collaboration with members of the Corporate Communications Division team in Ottawa to ensure consistent implementation of key elements of corporate strategic communication plan as well as to make them aware of regional communications issues and efforts.

Overview of Qualifications

Master’s degree in social sciences or international development with significant experience in the field of communications and/or journalism OR Master’s degree in communication, journalism, or popularization of science with significant experience in the field of research and/or international development.
Minimum of five years of recent and relevant communications and research experience, which includes: developing and implementing communications plans and media strategies; monitoring, assessing and responding to media inquiries; analyzing impact of communications and media issues and providing timely strategic advice to management and senior staff; building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including journalists and the media; identifying and implementing outreach/engagement opportunities for targeted audiences; writing, editing and preparing a variety of communications products for print, on the web, public presentations; and using various social media tools.
Bilingual position (English / French) requiring advanced language skills in both English and French.
Strong knowledge of current communications best practices, approaches and tools including social media.

Note: To be considered for this position, you must possess Kenyan citizenship or have a valid work permit to work in Kenya.

For more information about this rewarding career opportunity and to apply, please visit our website at idrc.ca/careers.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2015 at Midnight EST

Beyond the opportunity to work with people who are passionate about their work, we offer competitive salaries and extensive benefits.