National Consultant - Science Communication

Los Baños

Organization: IRRI - International Rice Research Institute
Location: Los Baños
Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- Scientist and Researcher
Closing Date: 2024-10-24

About IRRI

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.

Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.

Job Purpose

The Rice Breeding Innovations (RBI) Department has a significant number of events and initiatives that need the support of a communications specialist. These tasks include creating an overall communication strategy for the department, maintaining its webpage, coordinating the newsletter, covering internal and external events (photo and video), and preparing content for various communication channels highlighting RBI's work. The selected candidate will provide communication support for RBI and will work with IRRI’s Communication team to ensure that all of these outputs are aligned with IRRI’s communication guidelines and strategy.

This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines, and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.

Roles and Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and coordinate the execution of RBI’s communication plan.
Write and edit content for communication collaterals (e.g., articles, video scripts, press releases, brochures, etc.) for RBI that can be used in multiple channels ensuring adherence to IRRI publication and style guidelines.
Develop content, graphic design, and layout for RBI website and newsletter.
Provide strategic and tactical support in the planning and organization of RBI-related events and engagements.
Deliver other communication assignments delegated by the Communications Unit.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Development Communication, Journalism, or related field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience or
Master’s degree in Communication, Development Communication, Journalism, or related field with 2 years of relevant work experience

Skills Required

Mandatory

Experience in developing communication products
Strong written and oral communication skills, expertise in Science Communication
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others
Experience in packaging communication collaterals that are applicable across multiple mediums or channels
Experience in client/account management
Strong project management skills
Knowledge of the communication landscape

IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances.

Join our team and be part of our story!

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.

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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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