International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT Int.)
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT Int.)
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT Int.)
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Summary
- Vacancy: —
- Location: Dhaka
- Experience: 5 to 6 years
- Published: 7 Aug 2024
Requirements
Education
Master’s degree in Communication, Media & Journalism, English Language, or Social Science.
Experience
- 5 to 6 years
Additional Requirements
- At least 5-6 years of experience working in NGO/UN/research organization’s media and communication.
- Experience working in USAID-funded projects.
- Support developing content for promotional materials, including electronic newsletters, websites, social media, and blogs.
- Relevant professional certification or portfolio in designing and media communication.
- Basic knowledge of and skills in desktop publishing, HTML, photography, and photo editing.
- Ability to work independently and within teams.
- Possess skills in initiating innovative ideas and accurately judging what will appeal to target audiences.
- Excellent writing ability (English and Bangla).
- Ability to collect and synthesize information from diverse sources.
- Must be creative and resourceful.
- Able to manage multiple tasks.
- Experience using social media: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
- Skills in PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are extremely useful.
- The selected candidate requires the following competencies: Team Leadership, Negotiation, Resolution, Client Orientation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving.
Responsibilities & Context
CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.
For more information, visit cimmyt.org.
CIMMYT seeks a Communication Coordinator who will be working for Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia-Mechanization and Extension Activity (CSISA-MEA)
On-site Sustainable Agrifood Systems (SAS)Full time-B24179
This position will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh with frequent field visits.
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Compensation & Other Benefits
The position is for Bangladesh Nationals for an initial fixed-term contract of 1-year with 3 months probationary period, which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds.
CIMMYT will provide a nationally competitive salary and benefits that include comprehensive health and life insurance, paid vacation, contributions to a retirement plan, and a range of other benefits as required by Bangladesh law.
Employment Status
Contractual
Job Location
Dhaka