The
African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) is a leading regional
multi-disciplinary network of researchers, practitioners and policy makers that
promotes science, technology and innovation (STI) policy research, dialogue and
practice, for African Development.
Its mission is to improve the quality of science, technology, and innovation research, policy and practice for sustainable development in Africa.
ATPS works primarily through its National Chapters in at least 27 African countries, and with a chapter in the UK and the US to represent the African Diaspora.
Its mission is to improve the quality of science, technology, and innovation research, policy and practice for sustainable development in Africa.
ATPS works primarily through its National Chapters in at least 27 African countries, and with a chapter in the UK and the US to represent the African Diaspora.
ATPS
supports science, technology and innovation capacity building for African
development through knowledge generation; knowledge brokerage; knowledge
dissemination & outreach; and knowledge valorisation.
Its research and training efforts focuses on building a culture of innovation to address topical and emerging development challenges in the continent including climate change, health care delivery, integrated management of environmental infrastructure including land, water, and biodiversity, etc for sustainable ecosystem services, community livelihoods, and poverty alleviation.
ATPS also supports thematic and facilitative programs to broker the socialization of science and technology in Africa through democratic governance of knowledge and technology sharing and the up scaling and down scaling of indigenous and emerging technologies (biotechnology, ICTs, nanotechnologies, etc) to facilitate equitable partnerships within the continent and beyond.
For more details about ATPS, please visit our website at www.atpsnet.org.
ATPS is seeking to recruit a dynamic individual to fill the position of Communications and Outreach Officer to be based at its secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya.
Reporting to the Senior Communications Officer, he/she will be responsible for ensuring that the ATPS research outputs are published and disseminated.
In liaison with the ATPS Research and Training Team, he/she will ensure that outputs from ATPS thematic and non-thematic activities are published in relevant media, and effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders.
The post holder will also assist in the development of the ATPS web-based Knowledge for Development and Outreach program to bridge the gaps between science, technology and innovation research, policy and practice in Africa.
Major responsibilities will include:
Its research and training efforts focuses on building a culture of innovation to address topical and emerging development challenges in the continent including climate change, health care delivery, integrated management of environmental infrastructure including land, water, and biodiversity, etc for sustainable ecosystem services, community livelihoods, and poverty alleviation.
ATPS also supports thematic and facilitative programs to broker the socialization of science and technology in Africa through democratic governance of knowledge and technology sharing and the up scaling and down scaling of indigenous and emerging technologies (biotechnology, ICTs, nanotechnologies, etc) to facilitate equitable partnerships within the continent and beyond.
For more details about ATPS, please visit our website at www.atpsnet.org.
ATPS is seeking to recruit a dynamic individual to fill the position of Communications and Outreach Officer to be based at its secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya.
Reporting to the Senior Communications Officer, he/she will be responsible for ensuring that the ATPS research outputs are published and disseminated.
In liaison with the ATPS Research and Training Team, he/she will ensure that outputs from ATPS thematic and non-thematic activities are published in relevant media, and effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders.
The post holder will also assist in the development of the ATPS web-based Knowledge for Development and Outreach program to bridge the gaps between science, technology and innovation research, policy and practice in Africa.
Major responsibilities will include:
- Assist in writing, editing,
proof-reading and designing of all ATPS publications on a timely basis;
- Collecting information and
stories necessary for the publication of in-house newsletters twice a
year, news articles, bibliographies, brochures, program promotions, media
outreach, etc. on a timely basis;
- Assist the ATPS Research,
Training and Communications team to organize peer review of ATPS Research
outputs for publication in ATPS publication series: ATPS Research Paper
Series, Working Paper Series, and Techno Policy Brief Series;
- In liaison with the ATPS
Research, Training and Communications Leader, assist ATPS national
chapters and researchers to edit relevant ATPS research publications
including articles in international journals, ATPS publication series,
popular articles, book volumes, and publications in the fourth estate;
- Run the ATPS Information
Resource Centre;
- Work with consulting designers,
editors and other suppliers to publish institutional documents;
- Assist the Senior
Communications Officer in organizing media and public awareness events and
campaigns and other special events, such as the Scientific Revival Day of
Africa;
- Prepare ATPS promotional and
advocacy materials;
- Maintain contact with press,
information professionals, communicating with libraries and publishers for
documents and information requested by ATPS staff;
- Assist the team in media
outreach and information dissemination-related activities and supporting the
implementation of relevant public events;
- Design communications media and
advertising materials to effectively represent the network’s products and
services;
- Assist in the design and
planning of advocacy and communications strategy plans ;
- Assist the team in undertaking
research on topical issues as identified by the Research, Training and
Communications Leader;
- Undertake such other related
duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Required
skills and qualifications
- A Masters Degree in
Communications, Journalism or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Must have attained a First
Class or Second Class Honours Upper Division (or the equivalent) in their
first degree/Bachelors degree;
- At least 3 years proven
experience in communications, preferably with an International
organization.
- Experience in Journalism and
editorial work;
- Good writing skills;
- Good knowledge and experience
in using computers;
- Ability to undertake research
will be an advantage;
- Desktop publishing and Web
design skills will be a distinct advantage.
- Proficiency in French and
Experience in Public relations will be a major advantage.
- Good interpersonal skills and a
good team player
The vacancy is expected to be filled by 29 February
2012 but will be left open until a suitable candidate is found. A competitive
salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful applicant. The
initial contract period will be one year, renewable based on performance.
Qualified candidates should send a detailed letter of interest and curriculum vitae to hr@atpsnet.org no later than 15 February 2012.
The Executive Director
African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)
3rd Floor, The Chancery Building, Valley Road
P.O. Box 10081 00100 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya
Qualified candidates should send a detailed letter of interest and curriculum vitae to hr@atpsnet.org no later than 15 February 2012.
The Executive Director
African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)
3rd Floor, The Chancery Building, Valley Road
P.O. Box 10081 00100 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya
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