The Communications Department of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT, http://www.cimmyt.org) seeks candidates for a one-year, paid consultancy to help with writing, editing, social media, marketing and public relations.
Located outside Mexico City, CIMMYT is a non-profit, international agricultural research-for-development organization that develops and promotes improved maize and wheat varieties and cropping systems for farmers in developing countries. The communications junior consultant will work full-time assisting department writers/editors in duties such as:
· Writing, editing and proofing articles for a weekly, internal newsletter.
· Reporting, researching and writing articles for a bi-monthly e-newsletter distributed to an external audience of thousands.
· Managing CIMMYT's social media using tools such as Twitter, Flickr and Facebook.
· Developing content about projects, results, meetings and partnerships for CIMMYT’s website and blog.
· Monitoring the media for agricultural development-related articles.
· Drafting/editing content for pamphlets, posters and presentations.
· Other communications and dissemination tasks, as agreed.
The ideal candidate should be able to commit for one year and have an undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or international development, and writing or editing experience in English. Knowledge of Spanish, science, agriculture and agricultural development are advantages but not mandatory.
CIMMYT offers junior consultants a monthly stipend (paid in US dollars), health insurance stipend, housing allowance and an airline ticket to and from Mexico. To apply, please e-mail a letter of interest, resume, two writing samples and contact information for two references to Scott Mall (s.mall@cgiar.org) as soon as possible.
CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality