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 global 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:
What
are we looking for?
What
are we offering?
How
to apply?
Please
visit the following link:
http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/
to submit your CV
and cover letter, including evidence of relevant experience and the contact
details of at least two references (recent supervisors preferred). We welcome
the use of AI tools in the preparation of application materials. However,
candidates must include a brief declaration specifying how AI was used (e.g.,
drafting, editing, translation). Applications that include AI-generated content
without declaration may be excluded from consideration. The deadline for the
receipt of applications is August 20, 2026.
This
position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults.
We
look forward to receiving applications from individuals with disabilities who
are willing to contribute their talents and skills to our team. If you require
specific accommodation for the selection process due to a disability, please do
not hesitate to inform us.
Learn
more about CIP by accessing our website at
http://www.cipotato.org
CIP
is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from
developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.
The International Potato Center (CIP) was founded in 1971 as a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato and Andean roots and tubers.
It delivers innovative science-based solutions to enhance access to affordable nutritious food, foster inclusive sustainable business and employment growth, and drive the climate resilience of root and tuber agri-food systems. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, CIP has a research presence in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
CIP is a CGIAR research center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis. Its research is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector. www.cgiar.org
