The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Communication Consultant.

The Position: The consultant will work with the interdisciplinary social science team to consolidate key findings and develop communication materials (blogs, briefs) to a wider audience in the agriculture and development sectors for greater visibility and impact in sub- Saharan Africa.

Key responsibilities:

• A blog on youth videos

• An outcome story on gender and pest & disease management

• A brief on gender, seed systems and marketing (the targeted audience = seed companies)

• A blog on triple S

Selection Criteria

• At least a master’s in journalism, communication or related field • At least 10 years of relevant experience in writing articles and copy editing • Experience in working with international organizations

• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the- art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa. • CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.

• CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members. What are the conditions?

This is a national consultancy position limited to Ugandan nationals and permanent residents only. The consultancy will be for a period of 3 months.How to apply?

Visit the following link: http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on October 13, 2020 and will continue until the post is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.