PR and Communications Manager

To be based in Nairob i- Kenya, the PR and Communications Manager will play a key role in leading, developing and overseeing the implementation of CABI’s media strategy across the whole business. He/she will report to the International Development Senior Communications Manager with a dotted line to the Deputy Director for Development for the Africa Region.
 

Established over 100 years ago, CABI is a not-for-profit intergovernmental science based development and information organization. CABI improves people’s lives by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. 

Our mission and direction is influenced by our member countries who help guide the activities undertaken.

These include scientific publishing, development projects and research, and microbial services. Our activities are based principally in 2 major sites in the UK and 5 scientific centres globally. 

Please see our website www.cabi.org for further details about our organisation.
 

A key responsibility for the successful candidate will be to build, protect, manage and reinforce CABI’s reputation and help ensure against loss of image. 

The job-holder will seek out new opportunities to raise CABI’s profile, promote the brand image and influence key stakeholders. S/he will build and implement a regional marketing and communications plan for CABI in Africa and promote the Centre’s capabilities.
 

S/he will have a Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Marketing, preferably with post graduate training in one of the above relevant fields and at least five years’ experience in an active Public Relations role. 

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Multi-lingual (knowledge of French and/or Portuguese) would be an added advantage. Ability to use basic IT systems and software is required. 

The candidate shall have strong leadership skills, excellent administrative and communication skills with the ability to prioritise and manage diverse workloads, use initiative and proactive thinking and demonstrate attention to detail. A strong understanding of project management systems and of working in a cross-cultural environment is desirable, together with ability to cope well with changing environments.
 

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the post and detailed curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages) with full names and addresses of 3 referees, and current remuneration package. 

Applications quoting Job Ref. No. 36/2012 should be sent to recruitment@cabi.org.
 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 19 October 2012 at 5pm East Africa time.
 

A full Candidate brief for this post is available on our website under the above Job Ref. No. at www.cabi.org/vacancies 

Additional information
 

Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience
 

Position Type: 2 years initial appointment with a possibility of renewal.