• Working closely with the Digital Communications Manager, Programme Leads for LSFF and Nutrient Enriched Crops, Program Managers, etc., to design and implement the unit’s communication strategy and work plan
• Leading the development and dissemination of content that raises the awareness of the unit’s work (e.g., press releases, videos, pamphlets, publications and articles) with special consideration to the variety of targeted audiences
• Regularly liaising with media outlets to ensure that the appropriate information and messages are reaching the public
• Participating in field visits to document project updates that can be used to develop human interest stories, case studies, success stories, and other communication resources that can be utilized to engage various stakeholders e.g., private sector, policy makers, NGOs and implementing agencies active in LSFF and biofortification etc.
• Strengthening and positioning the digital communications for the program through targeted digital engagement and positioning
• Ensuring that the programme outputs are updated and well covered on GAIN’s digital media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Building internal communications capacity by providing timely and effective information on key developments and initiatives to programme staff and promoting stronger staff engagement
• Systematically employ monitoring and metric tools for measuring impact, gauging gaps and assisting fine tuning the programme communications strategy and workplan

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in communications, interactive digital media, print and broadcast media- as well as working on social media and digital media as a Coordinator or Officer, ideally with exposure to the international development sector.

You will have expertise and experience of working in communication with Government, UN, development partners, media, or research agencies. Candidates’ with experience working in communications, directly or indirectly related to food supply chains, SMEs, development sector with direct/indirect engagement with farming communities will be preferable.

You will be a dynamic individual with excellent communication skills and you will possess a good command of written and spoken English and be willing to work in multicultural, multi-lingual environments. Candidates’ with knowledges in French or another GAIN country language will be a plus.

The ideal candidate will also have a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and matrix management structure and will be able to synthesize complex content into simple terms and passion for creative storytelling and new ideas.

GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.

We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.

GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.