Communications Specialist - Benguerir
Company sector : Education / Training
COMPANY :
The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) is seeking a Communications Specialist to be based at the APNI Headquarters in Benguérir, Morocco.
About the African Plant Nutrition Institute :
APNI is a not-for-profit research and education institute based in Benguérir, Morocco, with the mission of enhanced plant nutrition for a resilient and food secure Africa. The institute works to develop and promote sustainable plant nutrition management practices and innovation through research, education, and outreach and has active programs across Continental Africa.
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Company culture :
UM6P – Mohammed VI Polytechnic University operates within a strongly innovation-driven culture, where creativity, experimentation and intellectual boldness are key foundations. The university promotes initiative, openness and autonomy in a stimulating environment focused on research, entrepreneurship and impact. This innovative mindset is reinforced by a solid cooperative dimension, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and human development. A clear focus on performance and excellence further supports this culture, while formal processes remain lighter to maintain agility and flexibility.
Job :
Responsibilities :
The Communications Specialist will support the creation and implementation of our internal and external communication strategies, create and disseminate content, and respond to internal and external requests for communications support. The selected person will be responsible to socialize key messages and stories about our research and development
programs, and help build our reputation as a leader in plant nutrition science in Africa.
The ideal person would be a creative thinker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong writing and creative media manipulation skills, familiarity with the best practices of common social media platforms, a desire for creativity and innovation in new forms of media, and a generous team player are all desirable qualities.
Specific Tasks :
• Assist in communication of strategies or messages from leadership and other staff.
• Collaborate as a communications team member to plan, create, edit, distribute, and manage content including website content, press releases, newsletters, presentations,
reports, short videos, and other media products that effectively communicate and promote APNI’s activities and products.
• Promote communications materials through appropriate social channels and social media campaigns.
• Ensure that all communications material aligns with brand standards and seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the APNI brand.
• Maintain familiarity with APNI vision and mission statements and program activities and goals.
• Maintain a digital media archive including photos and videos.
Required profile :
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria
• A Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 3-4 years’ experience as a Communications Specialist or in a similar role is required.
• Proficient command of English, French, and Arabic is required.
• Exceptional writing skills and the ability to create engaging and accurate content.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, desktop publishing software (Adobe InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator), content management systems, and social media platforms.
• Experience working with a WordPress website platform.
• Working knowledge of video-editing software is an asset
• Understand the best practices of communications and main social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve our communication efforts.
• Must be a resourceful and creative thinker, and should be able to take initiative even when given minimal direction.
• A strong communicator who works well independently and with a team.
• Good skill-sets related to time management and organization, problem solving, and
decision-making. Must have the ability to effectively prioritize projects and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
The position is for a full-time, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period.
Start date: June 2021
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