- Homebased potentially with travel
- Communications and Knowledge Management
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a seasoned communication and event management professional to provide support to a range of activities throughout the year.
ILRI works to improve food security and nutrition and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe, and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 11 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org
Background
The International Livestock Research Institute is celebrating its 50th Anniversary throughout 2024 requires a seasoned communication and event management professional to provide support to a range of activities throughout the year. Consultant should be based in Nairobi, willing to travel and work flexible hours.
The consultant will work under the Executive management directorate of ILRI and support strategic engagements throughout the year. The consultant will work closely with the Executive management team, the Directorate assistants and the ILRI communications team.
This includes but not limited to:
- July 1-5: CGIAR Science Week
- September 1-7: Africa Food systems forum, Rwanda
- October 14-20: World Food Forum, Committee on Food Security, Rome
- December: ILRI IPM and Strategy Launches, Nairobi
Scope of Work
The consultants will:
Under the supervision of the ILRI Head of Communication and Knowledge management. The consultant will:-
- Provide logistical and coordination support to the directorate in relation to events for ILRI’s anniversary celebrations. Including but not limited to:
- convening meetings with logistical and other support teams;
- communicating with senior level participants;
- arranging for travel and accommodation needs, organizing conference venue etc.
- Support to organizing webinars when needed
- Managing speakers
- Engaging and communicating with high level donors, decision-making, government officials around particularly events
- Support in developing speeches, powerpoints and other materials for the Director and others on ILRI related work as well as CGIAR related work
- Developing briefing notes on various topics related to livestock development
- Developing and managing an Alumni list and ensuring they are informed and engaged, including participation in events where applicable.
Final Products
- Production of powerpoints, talking point and other materials
- Successful completion of events
- Updated Alumni list
- Updated VIP list
- Report/presentation on how ILRI can better systematize and organize its work
Consultancy Fee: By mutual agreement based on agreed milestones and deliverables.
Post location: Home-based.
Expected places of travel: within Nairobi, Rome, Rwanda
Duration: 01 April 2024 to 31 December 2024 with a maximum working day: 75 days
Essential skills and qualifications
The selected Consultant should possess ;
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline e.g. communications, agriculture, development, journalism, development communications, innovation systems, ICT or development
- At least 7 years of experience in communications, event management or related field. Working in development related organization highly desirable.
- Highly organized and ability to problem solve
- Ability to write and synthesize information
- Creative in solving problems and developing messages, briefs and materials for the directorate.
- Ability to facilitate people as well as work alone to get jobs done
How to apply:
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the “Apply Now” tab above before 25 March 2024. The position title and reference number REF: CKM/1339/2023 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer
