Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Vacancy for Director of Communications

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The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a not-for-profit organization formed in 2006 to work with African governments, farmers, donors, NGOs and the private sector to reduce hunger and poverty in Africa through agricultural development targeted at resource poor farmers. AGRA has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and an office in Accra, Ghana.

Director of Communications


AGRA is seeking to recruit an exceptional and experienced individual to fill the position of Director of Communications. The position will be based in Nairobi and will report to the President of AGRA.

Specific responsibilities:

· Developing and implementing AGRA’s strategic communications plan in accordance with AGRA’s overall organizational strategy;
· Leading a team of communications professionals to effectively implement the Communications Unit’s strategies and activities;
· Overseeing the development and delivery of clear, consistent messages demonstrating the purpose and value of AGRA;
· Overseeing the development of all AGRA communications materials and ensuring that these are in concert with AGRA messages, strategy and policy positions;
· Managing media relations with the global, regional and national news media to convey and support AGRA views on issues of significance;
· Supporting senior staff on the planning of media briefs, interviews, offsite visits, and special events;
· Developing and facilitating internal AGRA communication protocols, including development and review of AGRA’s program communications and staff media protocols; and
· Working with AGRA’s Monitoring and Evaluation Unit to oversee development and tracking of metrics and success criteria for communications programs and activities.

Key qualifications:

· A Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, International Development, International Relations, Agriculture or related field is a requisite, while a Masters degree in a relevant field is an added advantage;
· A minimum of 10 years of senior experience in strategic communications/public relations, preferably as a key spokesperson for a major organization, as well as experience working with local, national and international media;
· Demonstrated ability to lead a team in the development and implementation of strategic communications plans;
· Demonstrated ability to cultivate strategic internal and external relationships in a high pressure multicultural environment;
· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, vendors and partners, as well as the ability to work with a wide range of partners in a multi-line reporting environment;
· Excellent project management skills and demonstrated ability to handle shifting priorities;
· Well-developed and effective oral presentation skills and excellent writing and editing skills for print and web; and
· Proficiency in Microsoft office applications is a requisite, while a working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.


Applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV, stating their current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting reference number DC - 02/10 on both the application letter and envelope. To be considered your application must be received by 26th February 2010 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
"Kirungii", Ring Road, westlands
P.O.Box 400092 00100 Nairobi

Tel: (254 20) 423 000
Fax: (254 20) 444 8966
Email: agra@deloitte.co.ke