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• Periodically update and implement AFAAS’s
  communication and social media strategy i.e. produce and disseminate
  public awareness materials such as case studies, policy papers targeted at
  development partners and policy makers;
• Build on the AFAAS communication strategy to
  develop media relationship i.e. relating with International and African
  Press Agencies to disseminate AFAAS important news or events such as the
  Africa Wide agricultural Extension Week, symposia held biennially and;
  drafting press releases, and opinion pieces on agricultural extension and
  Advisory services ( AEAS) issues in Africa;
• Contribute to the regular updates of AFAAS
  information and communication tools
• Contribute to the production of AFAAS quarterly
  and annual reports, and lead the publication of reports in soft and hard
  copies;
• Offer support to regional nodes, Country Fora
  and AEAS stakeholders to effectively integrate into communications
  processes in order to harmonise actions at global, regional and national
  levels;
• Design, develop, produce and distribute audience
  specific English, French Portuguese and Arabic AFAAS key messages and
  results and manage promotional launches for key initiatives and
  publications in AEAS in partnership with the regional organisations/
  bodies;
• Package organisational and programme achievements
  and success stories for information sharing to aid resource mobilisation
  efforts;
• Monitor events, opportunities or developments
  relevant to Africa’s agricultural development at the global, continental,
  sub regional and national level;
• Coordinate AFAAS’s response to requests for
  information in a timely, cost effective and appropriate manner on various
  issues raised by AFAAS Stakeholders;
• Design media strategies to increase the
  visibility of AFAAS and its members and to position AFAAS to better influence
  the AEAS agenda;
• Support the internal communication and
  information flow, define activities aimed to facilitate information and
  knowledge sharing among AFAAS’s diverse constituency and act as AFAAS
  Public relations officer and spokes person;
• Develop and strengthen AFAAS guidelines and
  templates; advise on issues related to branding, use of the AFAAS logo,
  copyright, editorial/style norms, and other topics;
• Offer technical support in supervising
  Knowledge Management and communications consultants, including writers,
  editors, translators, proof readers, designers, and web masters, including
  partnerships in communication;
• Steer the development and use of AFAAS
  websites, social media and multimedia tools and supervise the maintenance
  and expansion of AFAAS websites and the intranet and ensure regular
  content updates; and innovative use of web tools;
• Perform any other duties as might be assigned
  by AFAAS Management from time to time.

• The applicant should hold a relevant Master’s
  degree or equivalent degree in development communications and
  communication management or other relevant qualification;
• Prior international experience in developing
  countries and particularly in Africa and in agricultural issues with focus
  to agricultural development;
• At least seven years experience with an
  outstanding record of achievement in information and communication and
  knowledge management,
• Excellent scientific writing skills in French
  and English and ability to make presentations and write well under
  pressure and a commitment to meeting deadlines
• Knowledgeable and experience in managing of
  social media tools;
• Fluency in French and English, both oral and
  written, being bilingual shall be an added advantage;
• Possess the ability to present AFAAS activities
  at public fora and serving as a spokesperson;
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural
  environment;
• Should have a stronger experience on political
  economy issues, in Agricultural research and development transformation in
  Africa.

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