Communications Manager

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is hiring for the Communications Manager position in Nairobi. This is a full time role. Qualification level: Masters; experience: 5 – 9 yrs. The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. Applications close on 11 November 2026.

ILRI is a CGIAR research centre – part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.Key Responsibilities:

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading communications for multi-country or multi-partner consortium programmes.

Experience designing or overseeing influencer, ambassador, or creator-partnership programmes at scale, including vetting frameworks, contracting, and brand-safety and performance management.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in the design, refinement, and execution of REAP's integrated communications strategy, ensuring alignment with ILRI and Mastercard Foundation priorities and reporting requirements.
• Lead the program's external positioning and influence strategy, repositioning the livestock feed sector as a modern, dignified, and economically rewarding space for young women and men through peer-led, influencer-driven, and edutainment content.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Development, or a related field (a Bachelor's degree with significant additional relevant experience may be considered)…

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