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Communications Assistant at icipe – International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
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Kenya 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 8 days ago (28 Aug 2026) Updated 8 days ago
Job Description
The Communications Assistant will support icipe’s outreach efforts by creating content, managing media relations and assisting with stakeholder communications. The role involves drafting press releases, updating digital platforms and coordinating events to promote research impact. Strong writing skills and a collaborative attitude are essential.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field
- • Experience in scientific or development communications is an advantage
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Draft press releases, newsletters and social media content
- • Update website and digital communication channels with research highlights
- • Assist in organizing events, webinars and stakeholder briefings
- • Maintain media contact lists and support outreach activities
- • Collaborate with researchers to translate scientific findings into public‑friendly messages