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 integral 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.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage editorial planning and content development for the Los Bosques al Día portal, including identifying opportunities for translation, original content production, story pitching, and supporting the outreach team in achieving annual outreach goals.
- Strategically manage social media channels by planning and producing content, visuals, campaigns, paid content and innovative outreach approaches that drive audience growth, visibility and engagement.
- Support research teams in documenting and communicating activities, results, contributions and impact through strategic communications and outreach products.
- Cover events, conferences and institutional activities involving Landscape Alliance teams, translating key discussions and outcomes into dissemination and engagement products.
- Produce newsletters, presentations and other corporate communication materials in Spanish.
- Coordinate and liaise with the COE production team to support the development and delivery of knowledge and communications products.
- Prepare quarterly reports on communications performance, analytics and achievements, and propose strategic improvements and innovations.

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📌 -38 Communications Specialist (Lima)
🏢 International Potato Center (CIP)
📍 Lima