Consultant – Project Communications Specialist

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About the Organization

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is an international non-profit institute for vegetable research and development. Founded in 1971 with headquarters in Taiwan, the Center’s global network today covers East and Southeast Asia, subSaharan Africa, South Asia and Central Asia. The Center mobilizes resources from the public and private sector to realize the potential of vegetables for healthier lives and more resilient livelihoods. WorldVeg’s improved varieties, production and postharvest methods help farmers increase vegetable harvests, raise incomes in poor rural and urban households, create jobs, and provide healthier, more nutritious diets for families and communities.

Job Description

WorldVeg is seeking a Consultant – Project Communications Specialist to provide key communication support services to research and development projects mostly in South Asia. The incumbent will be expected to travel to field sites and to develop training and promotional videos to support project activities, manage the design, layout and printing of publications and assist in maintaining regional web pages and social media services. This is a consultant position open for Indian nationals only. The consultant will be based in Hyderabad and will work closely with the WorldVeg headquarters communication team

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop short training and promotional videos in close collaboration with project field staff located across India.
• Design and manage the printing and distribution of project training and extension publications.
• Write news stories for publishing in the WorldVeg global newsletter and website, and develop regional promotional materials.
• Liaise with communication staff in WorldVeg headquarters and with communication professionals in Hyderabad to enhance regional communication services.
• Raise the profile of WorldVeg in India through print media and social media, and facilitate communications between regional project teams using social media.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in communications, advertising, social sciences or a related field, with at least five years’ experience in organizational or development communications, training or event support services.
• A self-starter with good all-round communication skills in video and print media who is prepared to travel within India and can build good rapport with field staff and farmers to help meet project communication needs.
• Proven abilities to design and develop short and effective training and promotion videos.
• Excellent graphical design and writing skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Hindi (knowledge of other regional languages would be an advantage).
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, a good team player and the ability to work well in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent computer skills with experience in using InDesign and other major graphical design software.

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