Communications Consultant

Organization: Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT

Position Title: Communications Consultant

Reference Code: Ref: RFC12114938- Communications Consultancy

Job Type: Full-time / Consultancy

Location: Remote (Base: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

Closing Date: August 4, 2026

About the Organization

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) deliver research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve lives. As part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, the Alliance addresses global crises including malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Communications Consultant to support project deliverables under the s290 (IKI LTS sub-grant). In this role, you will synthesize project reports and multi-stakeholder consultation outputs to develop policy briefs, targeted analytical notes, and communication products. Your work will directly communicate the integration of food systems transformation into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for policy audiences.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Policy Brief Development: Synthesize technical project reports and stakeholder workshop outputs into impactful, high-level policy briefs and targeted analytical notes to guide NDC revisions.

• Workshop Preparation & Extraction: Provide technical commentaries on workshop templates and extract key content for policy brief materials.

• Knowledge Dissemination: Write and edit engaging science blogs, policy briefs, and communication products tailored to decision-makers and policy audiences.

• Stakeholder Engagement Synthesis: Translate complex multi-stakeholder consultations and science editorial research into actionable policy insights.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated background in science communication and translating complex research for non-technical audiences.

• Expertise in policy document generation and editing high-level policy briefs.

• Strong background in science editorial work with exceptional writing and proofreading skills.

• Hands-on experience with stakeholder engagement and consultation synthesis.

• Familiarity with agricultural biodiversity, climate change mitigation/adaptation, or food systems transformation (a strong plus).

How to Apply

To view full position details and submit your application, please visit the: >> Alliance Bioversity Careers Page.

Application Guidelines:

• Reference Code: Applications MUST include Ref: RFC12114938- Communications Consultancy as the position applied for.

• Document Format: Please combine your cover letter/application and CV into a single document named as LastName_FirstName.

• Deadline: August 4, 2026

Note: Email applications will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The Alliance does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process nor request bank account details.