The International Potato Center (CIP), on behalf of the Landscape Alliance (CIFOR & ICRAF in action) Communications, Outreach and Engagement Unit (COE), requires the support of a Communications Specialist to strengthen the planning, coordination and implementation of strategic communications and outreach activities for Latin America.
About Landscape Alliance: Landscape Alliance is the operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research on Agroforestry (ICRAF). Landscape Alliance transforms science into action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being. CIFOR and ICRAF are independent International Organizations and CGIAR Research Centers.
About the position: The position will work closely with the Latin America Communications Coordinator and the Peru and Latin America research teams to ensure timely, high-quality and impactful communications that effectively translate science and project outcomes for diverse audiences. The role will also coordinate with the global Social Media Coordinator, outreach peers in Africa and Asia, and project leaders across the region to plan, adapt, translate and implement communications strategies that enhance visibility, stakeholder engagement and measurable impact for Landscape Alliance and its projects. This position will be based in Lima, Peru.
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Please visit the following link: http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ to submit your CV and cover letter, including evidence of relevant experience and the contact details of at least two references (recent supervisors preferred). We welcome the use of AI tools in the preparation of application materials. However, candidates must include a brief declaration specifying how AI was used (e.g., drafting, editing, translation). Applications that include AI-generated content without declaration may be excluded from consideration. The deadline for the receipt of applications is August 20, 2026.
This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults.
We look forward to receiving applications from individuals with disabilities who are willing to contribute their talents and skills to our team. If you require specific accommodation for the selection process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to inform us.
Learn more about CIP by accessing our website at http://www.cipotato.org
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.
