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Communications Assistant at icipe - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 12 days ago (24 Aug 2026) Deadline: 8 Sep 2026 Updated 11 days ago
How to Apply
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Job Description
The Communications Assistant will support the project’s communication strategy by creating and managing visual and written content. Responsibilities include designing promotional materials, producing graphics for digital platforms, and developing infographics that simplify scientific data. The role also involves maintaining website content, facilitating stakeholder engagement online, and ensuring the accuracy of all published materials.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Diploma in communications, journalism, graphic design or a related field
- • Minimum of 1 year experience in content development or editorial work
- • Strong written and spoken English proficiency
- • Ability to convey complex scientific ideas in a clear, creative style
- • Good command of Swahili
- • Proficiency in graphic design software and content management systems
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Design brochures, flyers, posters, banners and advertisements for print and digital media
- • Create digital graphics and visuals for websites and social media platforms
- • Develop data visualisations and infographics to present scientific information clearly
- • Produce motion graphics for videos and digital displays used at stakeholder events
- • Manage website content updates and ensure consistent layout and readability
- • Facilitate stakeholder engagement on web platforms such as the Agroecology Transformative Partnership Platform and SharePoint
- • Perform quality assurance reviews of published content for accuracy and relevance
- • Publish news articles, press releases, event announcements and project updates