Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in international relations, communications, journalism, or related discipline.
  
•  Minimum 8 years of professional work experience in a fast-paced, dynamic communications environment, preferably at the international level and with a science focus.
  
• Well-versed in using different communications tools and techniques, with a clear focus on targeting stakeholders effectively and achieving measurable impact.
  
• A strong writer, preferably with journalism experience, who can develop compelling content for a wide variety of need.
  

•Master’s degree or equivalent experience in international relations, communications, journalism, or related discipline.
•Minimum 8 years of professional work experience in a fast-paced, dynamic communications environment, preferably at the international level and with a science focus.
•Well-versed in using different communications tools and techniques, with a clear focus on targeting stakeholders effectively and achieving measurable impact.
•A strong writer, preferably with journalism experience, who can develop compelling content for a wide variety of needs.
•Track record in producing and overseeing the production of exceptional content.
•Sound understanding of how traditional media and social media work and what it takes to pitch content successfully.
•Experience in planning, implementing and overseeing complex communication activities.
•Experience in monitoring progress and evaluating impact of communication activities.
•Experience in working for a research facility or within the development sector is an advantage.
•Fluency in English at a native level is essential; other languages (esp. French, Spanish, Indonesian) an advantage.

•Ability to strategize at both macro and micro levels.
•Ability to nurture networks within and outside of the institution.
•Ability to manage multiple projects with demanding internal and external counterparts in parallel.
•Ability to work with significant autonomy and find creative solutions.
•A team player and have outstanding interpersonal communication skills.
•Self‐motivated, resourceful and energetic. 
•Proven ability to work well under pressure.