Communications Officer – Digital Media(SEI)

Reference number: 202616
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya

CIFOR-ICRAF

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

Overview

Stockholm Environment Institute is an international non-profit research institute that tackles climate, environment and sustainable development challenges. We empower partners to meet these challenges through cutting-edge research, knowledge, tools and capacity building. Scientific quality and integrity are foundations of our work. Partnership is at the heart of our approach, leading to change that lasts.   Our work connects science to policy and practice, aiming to drive tangible impacts. It spans climate change, natural resources, water, air, and health, and addresses questions of governance, innovation, finance, poverty, gender equality and social equity. Through SEI’s HQ and seven centres around the world, we engage with policy, practice and development action for a sustainable, prosperous future for all. SEI Africa is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and is hosted by the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) based in Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya. We invite you to learn more about SEI and World Agroforestry by accessing our web sites; www.sei.org and www.worldagroforestry.org. Purpose of the job The position holder leads the planning, development, and delivery of high-quality multimedia and digital content that effectively communicates SEI Africa’s research, projects, and policy work. This includes creating engaging materials for social media, websites, and other digital platforms to boost the organization’s visibility, strengthen its brand, and ensure research outputs reach and resonate with diverse target audiences. 

Duties and responsibilities

1.       Content creation

• Manage, create and publish social media and website content, including features, videos, infographics, podcasts, and other multimedia materials.
  
• Design social media templates for the dissemination of SEI publications, reports, media coverage, and other project outputs.
  
• Develop and implement the center's social media calendar, aligning posts with SEI Africa communication goals.
  
• Adapt reports and publications into compelling multi-media content such as documentaries, reels, social media cards, and other visual formats.
  
• Write scripts and manage end-to-end production of multi-media content, including videos, reels and podcasts,
  
• Collaborate with Global Communications to ensure consistent messaging with SEI global platforms.
  

2.       Branding

• Produce branded materials, such as reports, flyers, posters, brochures, presentations, and infographics, in line with SEI visual identity guidelines.
  
• Ensure on-brand implementation of visual identity guidelines across the organization.
  

3.       Capacity strengthening

• Provide guidance, tools, templates, and content to research teams to enhance coherence in messaging and brand.
  
• Support the delivery of digital and visual communication training for research teams for impact communications.
  

4.       Reporting

• Periodically submit/update reporting metrics on social media and website content to the Communications Specialist and Global Communications.
  
• Contribute to reporting on communications activities in the SEI Annual Results Report (ARR).
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Public Relations or related field.
  
• At least four (4) years of relevant experience in research, development, or policy-oriented organizations.
  

Education, knowledge and experience

•Bachelor’s degree in Digital Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Public Relations or related field.
•At least four (4) years of relevant experience in research, development, or policy-oriented organizations.

Terms and conditions

•This is a Locally Recruited Position (LRS). CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
•The appointment will be for a period of two (2) years, inclusive of a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
•The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya.
•We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.

Application process

The application deadline is 09 Apr 2026
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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