INTERN – COMMUNICATIONS

Job Description

INTERN -COMMUNICATIONS- IITA, RWANDA

THE ORGANIZATION

The
Alliance of Bioversity International delivers research-based solutions that
harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to
improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of
malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

The
Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners across Latin
America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the public and private
sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a
food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition
security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.

THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a
not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet
Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural
resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa,
we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase
employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR,
a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Please
visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As part of its capacity
building program, the International Institute of Tropical agriculture (IITA)
offers internships to students during their academic program or shortly after
completing their studies. They are appointed to work on specific projects that
serve as a platform to enhance their academic knowledge, gain practical
experience, and prepare for a successful career. Additionally, they gain
numerous other benefits in professional development, and personal growth. As a
research organization, IITA seeks to enhance their knowledge and skills through
hands-on experience in agricultural practices, research methodologies and other
disciplines pertinent to their careers. We are in the process of recruiting a
candidate who will assist in the implementation of the communication and outreach
strategy of IITA Rwanda.

This internship position supports the communication
office of IITA Rwanda in achieving its objectives both internally and
externally.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Specific duties

The position holder will assist in raising awareness
and promoting various IITA projects and activities in Rwanda by performing the
following duties:

Photography and videography

• Assist in capturing and
  editing high-quality, professional photos and videos that effectively showcase
  IITA Rwanda’s projects and activities.

• Under the guidance of the
  communication officer, edit raw footage into polished videos, photos, graphs
  etc.. for use on social media, blogs, success stories, scripts, and
  presentations, ensuring alignment with the organization’s branding guidelines.

• Assist in capturing
  engaging visual content that highlights project milestones, community impact,
  and key events.

Content creation and design

• Assist in brainstorming,
  developing, drafting, editing, and adapting communication content, including
  website stories, project updates, social media content, newsletters, brochures,
  factsheets, and other promotional materials.

• Support the design and
  production of engaging visual communication materials such as social media
  graphics, posters, banners, presentations, infographics, and other digital and
  print materials using tools such as Canva and Adobe Photoshop.

• Assist in collecting and
  organizing communication materials from projects and field activities,
  including stories, photographs, videos, quotes, and other visual assets, while
  ensuring accuracy and compliance with IITA’s branding and communication standards.

Content gathering and management

• Work closely with staff
  across various projects to gather and curate content that reflects the scope
  and achievements of IITA’s initiatives in Rwanda.

• Ensure timely follow-up
  on ongoing communication tasks and assist the team in meeting deadlines.

• Support the communication
  team in identifying content needs and delivering high-quality outputs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and
Experience

• Bachelor’s
  degree in Communication, Public Relations, Multimedia.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  applications.

• Excellent English communication
  skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to draft clear and
  effective communications.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Willingness to learn and ability
  to complete tasks on time and to a high standard of quality.

• Proactive approach.

• Ability to work independently
  and/or as part of interdisciplinary, multicultural, and collaborative teams.

• Ability to work under pressure
  and meet tight deadlines.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position
is a National recruited position based in Kigali, Rwanda. The initial contract will be for 6 months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.

The
Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces.
We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence,
and is critical for our mission. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an
inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority. We
encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes,
national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations,
marital status, and gender identities. Female candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants
are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers to get
full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications
MUST include reference number RFP301464 – INTERN -COMMUNICATIONS-
IITA, RWANDA as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be
saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of
sorting. The Alliance collects and process personal data in accordance with
applicable data protection laws.

Applications Closing date: 21 st October 2026