Mar 21, ILRI Consultancy – Communications and Event Management Support Jobs in Kenya

Background

The International Livestock Research Institute is celebrating its 50th Anniversary throughout 2024 requires a seasoned communication and event management professional to provide support to a range of activities throughout the year. Consultant should be based in Nairobi, willing to travel and work flexible hours.

The consultant will work under the Executive management directorate of ILRI and support strategic engagements throughout the year. The consultant will work closely with the Executive management team, the Directorate assistants and the ILRI communications team.

This includes but not limited to:

July 1-5: CGIAR Science Week

September 1-7: Africa Food systems forum, Rwanda

October 14-20: World Food Forum, Committee on Food Security, Rome

ecember: ILRI IPM and Strategy Launches, Nairobi

Scope of Work

The consultants will:

Under the supervision of the ILRI Head of Communication and Knowledge management. The consultant will:-

Provide logistical and coordination support to the directorate in relation to events for ILRI’s anniversary celebrations. Including but not limited to:

Convening meetings with logistical and other support teams;

Communicating with senior level participants;

arranging for travel and accommodation needs, organizing conference venue etc.

Support to organizing webinars when needed

Managing speakers

Engaging and communicating with high level donors, decision-making, government officials around particularly events

Support in developing speeches, powerpoints and other materials for the Director and others on ILRI related work as well as CGIAR related work

Developing briefing notes on various topics related to livestock development

Developing and managing an Alumni list and ensuring they are informed and engaged, including participation in events where applicable.

Final Products

Production of powerpoints, talking point and other materials

Successful completion of events

Updated Alumni list

Updated VIP list

Report/presentation on how ILRI can better systematize and organize its work

Consultancy Fee: By mutual agreement based on agreed milestones and deliverables.

Essential skills and qualifications

The selected Consultant should possess ;

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline e.g. communications, agriculture, development, journalism, development communications, innovation systems, ICT or development

At least 7 years of experience in communications, event management or related field. Working in development related organization highly desirable.

Highly organized and ability to problem solve

Ability to write and synthesize information

Creative in solving problems and developing messages, briefs and materials for the directorate.

Ability to facilitate people as well as work alone to get jobs done

How to Apply

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