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Develops and delivers integrated communication strategies for the African Region, ensuring alignment with CIMMYT's 2030 Strategy and global objectives. Manages high-profile media relations, internal communications, and public engagement to enhance CIMMYT's reputation, influence, and impact across Africa and beyond.

Duties and responsibilities

• Strategy.
• Manage Communications operational plan aligned with CIMMYT's mission, vision, and strategic goals to build reputation and maximize the policy and development impact of its research across the African Region.
• Provide strategic communications to support resource mobilization efforts in the region, ensuring global impact.
• Work on impactful donor communications plans with the Donor Relations and Fundraising Support services team as part of donors' cultivation plans.
• Represent the organization at high-profile regional and international forums, such as UN assemblies and COP events, to amplify CIMMYT's mission and impact."
• Provide input into Chapter global strategy and operational plan.
• Keep abreast of the latest communication trends and technologies, ensuring that the organization is using the most effective tools and strategies.
• Manage and implement crisis communication plans to ensure that the organization is prepared to respond to negative events, in coordination with the Global Head of Communications.
• Creative Hub.
• Ensure consistent brand expression and powerful visuals through regional creative services.
• Ensure the creation of high-quality content for various channels, including internal communications, executive communications, websites, social media, email, and publications.
• Establish and enforce editorial policies and procedures, in line with C&O global policies and procedures.
• Translate CIMMYT's mission and projects in concrete, tangible story lines with high human interest.
• Ensure that the company's brand voice is consistent across all regions and communication channels.
• Manages workflows, including project scoping, prioritization, and scheduling, to ensure timely execution of all requirements.
• Media Relations.
• Coordinate with Media Relations Manager all activities involving programs or projects from Africa, including media events, speeches, interviews, press releases or any other activity related to media management.
• Develop engaging content for media channels, such as press releases, news articles, feature stories, and interviews. Craft compelling narratives that highlight CIMMYT's impact, research breakthroughs, and human-interest stories.
• Social & Digital Communications.
• Manage digital communications to support global communications goal of positioning CIMMYT as a leader within food and agriculture within the African Region.
• Lead innovation in social and digital communications in the region by driving digital transformation, implementing AI-driven content strategies, and managing campaigns; oversee the development of enterprise-wide communications systems and platforms to strengthen reach and impact according to the global communications strategy.
• Manage and curate content calendars to optimize content for different platforms and formats Plan and execute social and digital campaigns to achieve specific objectives related to Africa's programs and projects.
• Prepare quarterly reports including CIMMYT's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for social media, media, website, and publications.
• Monitor and evaluate CIMMYT's communications and outreach digital platforms and regularly provide analysis and recommendations for improvements.
• Internal Communications.
• Support strategic decisions on internal communications channels and tools, including townhalls, intranet, newsletters, etc.
• Executive Communications.
• Coordinate with the Executive Communications Manager all activities related to the Executive team and programs/projects developed in Africa.
• Manage systems to ensure quality assurance and streamline event engagement for leadership team members.
• Provide guidance and support to senior leaders on communication matters, including media relations, crisis communications, and public speaking.
• Regional Communications.
• Ensure all regions contribute to building reputation and maximizing the policy and development impact of CIMMYT's impact across the main target regions, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
• Administration.
• Develop and Manage workflow and plans of CIMMYT's Communication unit for Africa and ensure all output and deliverables are produced cost-efficiently and according to predetermined timelines, guaranteeing internal clients' satisfaction.
• Create a high-performing team that strives for excellence and supports the CIMMYT mission for impact with a culture of shared accountability and results orientation.
• Develop and constantly update a global roster of cost-efficient, high-quality freelance editors, translators, designers, web programmers, and other specialists.
• Mentor and empower the Africa communication team to pursue innovative approaches and set demanding metrics for engagement that deliver results in a fast-changing, competitive external communications environment, and build the organization's brand and contribute to succession planning.
• Develop and manage the communications budget/SAS Africa, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
• Conduct recruiting and onboarding processes to expand the team as needed.
• Promote values and behaviors, to uphold CIMMYT's culture in the organization.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Master's degree in communications or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Communications, with a strong emphasis in external, internal and executive communications, media relations management, campaign execution, social and digital communications.
• Strong knowledge of media outlets, journalists, content development, advocacy, media, writing, editing, and translation.
• Proficiency in digital content management systems, social media platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Extensive experience in various countries of the Africa region.
• Experience in nonprofit or international development contexts is preferred.
• Experience with development, management and execution of strategic communications plans.

Terms and conditions

• This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position and on competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
• The appointment will be for two (2) years, including a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent on performance, continued relevance of the position, and available resources.
• The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The application deadline is 28 August 2025, 5:00 PM EAT.
• CV and Cover Letter should be in PDF and labelled with the applicant's First and Second Names.
• We will acknowledge all applications, but will only contact short-listed candidates.

CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

Application process

The application deadline is
28 Aug 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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Job Details
Cencora Global Consulting Services (GCS) is one of the leading service providers for the Pharmaceutical Industry globally and is specialized in all aspects of drugs and medical devices approval, of the market development and any action of effective product maintenance.

Global Consulting Services (GCS) are seeking a Manager, Local Pharmacovigilance to be remote based in Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage the local pharmacovigilance system
• Local Literature Search
• Local ICSR Management
• PV Intelligence Screening
• Local PSMF Maintenance
• Setting up local Organized Data Collection
• Local PVA Management
• Local adaptation and submission of PSUR / RMP
• Local signal detection
• Implementation of additional Risk Minimization Measures
• Reviewing materials relating to local post-authorization safety
• Participate in PV-relevant audits and inspections
• Attend regular meetings according to project meeting schedule
• Provide monthly PV report on status of local PV system in the country/ies
• Ensure PV training of affiliate employees, service providers and Third Parties
• Close cooperation with the global PV system of the client as well as related global and local departments and functions
• Issue, review and maintain pharmacovigilance procedures (i.e. Standard Operating Procedures, Working Practices) related to the local tasks in connection with client procedures
• Close cooperation with the respective Deputy and providing the Deputy with information on relevant current PV activities
• Deputy is assuming responsibility in case of planned or unplanned absence
• The employee agrees to take over primary listed tasks and responsibilities in other service lines, project management activities as client contact point and additional reasonable tasks that align with their abilities, qualification and training, if required.

Education

• University degree in Life Science

Work Experience

• Several years' experience and profound knowledge in the field of pharmacovigilance
• Expertise, experience and knowledge regarding relevant legislative and non-legislative guidelines on pharmacovigilance

Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrable ability in leading, mentoring, managing and motivation of staff (team leads).
• Ability to train and support junior/new colleagues in daily activities; ability to lead small project with clearly defined scope.
• Ability to manage internal and external (client) relationships on operational / day-to-day working level as well as client's team lead level.

* *What Cencora offers***
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

* *Affiliated Companies***
Affiliated Companies: PharmaLex GmbH

* Equal Employment Opportunity *
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call or email We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Result of Service

The ultimate result of this consultancy is the establishment of inclusive and functional Local Economic Development (LED) Forums in Jawhar, Kismayo, Adado, and Barawe, equipped with governance structures, terms of reference, and strategic plans that enable government, private sector, civil society, and diaspora actors to jointly drive local economic growth and support the objectives of the Dowladkaab Programme.

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• Operate commercial vehicles for the delivery and pick-up of goods.
• Plan daily routes to ensure efficient delivery schedules.
• Load and unload merchandise safely and accurately.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report any mechanical issues.
• Maintain accurate logs of deliveries, mileage, and fuel consumption.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients upon delivery.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Assist with inventory management and warehouse duties as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to operational improvements.

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class BCE or equivalent).
• Clean driving record with no major violations.
• Proven experience as a commercial delivery driver.
• Knowledge of local roads and traffic patterns.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy items.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Familiarity with basic vehicle maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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PROJECT OFFICER – GREEN GROWTH & LIVELIHOODS LOCAL AGENT GROUP 1 ref.:

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We are looking for a Project Officer in the Cooperation Section to work in the Green Growth & Livelihoods Team under the supervision of a Team Leader. The workplace is Nairobi, for a fixed term contract of two (2) years (with a possibility of renewal), subject to six months' probation and it is open to Kenya nationals and residents with a valid work permit.

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The European Union
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations.

Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic missions, also known as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to that of an embassy.

Offer
We are looking for a Project Officer in the Cooperation Section to work in the Green Growth & Livelihoods Team under the supervision of a Team Leader.

The workplace is Nairobi, for a fixed term contract of two (2) years (with a possibility of extension), subject to six months' probation and it is open to Kenya nationals and residents with a valid work permit. We offer a competitive position in a lively and multicultural environment. Full time of 37.5 hours per week (under flexible time regime), and remunerated according to a salary table in shillings (basic minimum 488,752KES), including a supplementary pension scheme and medical insurance, offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

After recruitment, the chosen candidate will occupy a specific Local Agent job as Category 1, for a job description that can evolve according to the needs.

Main Objectives

• Promotion of conflict resolution, peace-building, and community cohesion.
• Improving economic opportunities and livelihoods for communities affected by instability or environmental challenges.
• Engaging with local businesses, cooperatives, and private sector partners to create sustainable employment and income-generating activities.
• Supporting vocational training and capacity-building initiatives.
• Promotion of climate adaptation measures and mitigation of environmental risks.
• Promotion of sustainable natural resource management practices to enhance community resilience.
• Supporting the development and implementation of disaster risk reduction plans and early warning systems.

To advise on and manage, under the supervision of the Team Leader and Head of Cooperation, projects and programs of development assistance and of financial and technical cooperation with third countries in the fields of: climate adaptation and resilience building; including through private sector engagement and market systems development.

Main Tasks
Key thematic responsibilities will include:

POLICY ANALYSIS

• Support policy dialogue with all relevant ministries, agencies, donors and other relevant stakeholders in all areas of concern.
• Contribute to sector analysis, strategy formulation and programming
• Observe, monitor and report regularly and in timely fashion (including early warnings on potential disputes) on sectoral issues

PROGRAM / PROCESS / PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Contribute to the programming, identification and appraisal in close cooperation with the beneficiary institution(s) in Kenya.
• Contribute to all aspects of the procurement process (drafting Terms of Reference, launching tenders, participating in evaluation committees, etc.).
• Ensure the follow-up of the implementation of projects, monitor contractual obligations (via periodic reviews, audits, reporting and assistance, etc.) and gather and handle external expertise.
• Deal with horizontal activities, concertation and networking aspects of the programme and its projects.

REPRESENTATION, NEGOTIATION and PARTICIPATION

• Maintain good and effective contacts with the local operators in the field, with the national authorities and institutions, with representatives of the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States, with representatives of the principal international donors, with NGOs and other local non-official actors.
• Prepare and assist in missions from Headquarters.
• Contribute to communication and visibility of programmes.
• Extract and disseminate best practices and facilitate exchange of experiences.

Degree And Experience Required

• A Bachelor's Degree in Development/Political or Economic Science, Agriculture/Rural development, Environment/Natural Resources Management/Climate change or another related discipline.
• Work experience in project management: at least 7 years (essential). Work experience in Climate adaptation, Drought resilience, Community livelihoods, Market systems building and Humanitarian - Development nexus: at least 5 years (essential).
• Knowledge/experience of the following topics will be an advantage: Green Job Creation and access to finance, Climate change, Environment and biodiversity, Climate-smart Agriculture, Natural resources management/ Land governance issues Refugees, Private sector development, Peace and Conflict, Trade facilitation, Integrated landscape management. Proven experience of mainstreaming topics will be an advantage: Gender, Youth, Human Rights/Rights-Based Approaches, Environment, Conflict sensitivity.

Language Qualifications
English - Proficient user (level C1(1)).

• Computer skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Knowledge
• Cooperation and development aid
• EU cooperation strategy and policy
• Project management
• Procurement and contract management

Personal skills and qualities

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Very good organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Very good planning skills
• Very good drafting skills

(1) European levels of language skills, as provided in
Curriculum Vitae
europass standardized. A self-assessment grid is at the following web address:

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Result of Service

• Inception report finalized and delivered, including the proposed workplan, methodology, and timelines for execution of the assignment.
• Final approved data collection tools delivered.
• Final validated and endorsed status analysis report on the CoIPs submitted.
• Draft evidence-informed and rights-based national guidelines developed and delivered, outlining preventive and responsive mechanisms for the care and protection of CoIPs.
• Pilot testing completed and review report on the developed guidelines finalized and delivered.
• Final approved Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework delivered.
• Final evidence-informed and rights-based national guidelines validated, approved, and delivered for the care and protection of CoIPs.
• Final comprehensive, output-oriented consultancy report submitted not later than three working days before the end of the consultancy.

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