Senior Strategic Communications, Content Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kenya, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic leadership in content development across CGIAR GENDER Accelerator priorities

• Offer guidance on how to frame, position, and strategically package evidence and innovations

• Identify evidence, innovations, tools, methodologies, and emerging solutions with potential for visibility and influence

• Create strategic narratives, messaging, and positioning strategies

• Simplify complex research and technical evidence into content and knowledge products tailored for the audience

• Produce content that highlights CGIAR GENDER innovations, evidence, and solutions

• Assist in the communication of outputs, learning products, and significant research findings

• Ensure that communication outputs are clear, accessible, accurate, and aligned with strategic objectives

• Aid researchers and technical teams in enhancing communication products

• Draft speeches, talking points, and briefing materials for the Director

• Lead the development of messaging frameworks and strategic content packages for flagship reports, campaigns, conferences, and major initiatives

• Offer strategic advice on content opportunities, emerging themes, and high-potential evidence

• Collaborate with the Engagement, Policy, and Advocacy Expert to package evidence and innovations

• Deliver strategic messaging, narratives, case studies, communication products, and content packages

• Provide guidance on evidence, innovations, and opportunities that deserve greater visibility

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree in communications, journalism, international development, public policy, gender studies, or a related discipline

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in strategic communications and content leadership

• Proven experience in communicating research and evidence to non-technical audiences

• Exceptional editorial, writing, and storytelling abilities

• Experience supporting high-level thought leadership and executive communications

• Knowledge of gender equality, climate change, food systems, agriculture, or international development is highly desirable

• Experience in international organizations, research institutions, or development programs

• Resume and cover letter must be submitted in English

• Documents submitted in a language other than English will not be considered

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement

• Inclusive, multicultural, and collegial working environment

• Commitment to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted