Consultant - Visibility Designer

About Us: CIFOR & ICRAF in action Landscape Alliance transforms science intoaction, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestrylandscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being. It is theshared operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research(CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry(ICRAF), two independent International Organizations and CGIAR Research Centers working together through a common strategy, governance andleadership structure. CIFOR and ICRAF bring together decades ofscientific leadership in forests, trees, agroforestry, biodiversity, climate, food systems and livelihoods. CIFOR, headquartered in Bogor, Indonesia, advances research on forests and landscape management toinform policies and practices that improve human well-being, protect theenvironment and increase equity. ICRAF, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, harnesses the benefits of trees for people and the environment, generating knowledge that helps governments, development partners andfarmers make farming and livelihoods more sustainable.

Overview: The Landscape Alliance (CIFOR & ICRAF) is seeking a short-term consultant to support the development of compelling visual communication materials to advance the global soil health agenda. Healthy soil is fundamental to sustainable food systems, climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem restoration, yet its critical role remains underrepresented in global policy discussions and public awareness. Raising awareness, communicating scientific evidence, and engaging diverse stakeholders are essential to mobilizing action and investments in soil health. The Landscape Alliance (CIFOR & ICRAF) Soil and Land Health Theme is a global leader in advancing soil health, land restoration, and sustainable land management through innovative research, systematic landscape monitoring, advanced soil analytics, and integrated soil information systems. Through strategic partnerships and engagement in global policy processes, including through the Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH), the Theme works to translate scientific evidence into actionable policies, investments, and solutions. In collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) the Soil Protection and Rehabilitation for Food Security (ProSoil) programme and the Soil Matters programme (2025–2030) aims to support efforts to advance the global soil health agenda through. Through strategic partnerships with governments, research institutions, the private sector, and civil society, they seek to accelerate investments, strengthen enabling policies, and advance sustainable soil management and resilient food systems. The goal of this assignment is to enhance the visibility, accessibility, and impact of soil health initiatives through strategic communications, digital storytelling, and targeted knowledge dissemination. The assignment will amplify project achievements, scientific evidence, and local voices to strengthen stakeholder engagement, inform policy, and promote investments in soil health, landscape restoration, and climate resilience.

Job Description: The main objective is to enhance visibility and accessibility of ProSoil and Soil Matters and investments in soil health, through strengthened digital presence and curated knowledge dissemination. The activities will consolidate and showcase project outputs and lessons learned in advancing soil health. The consultant will expansion of dedicated SOILutions webpage featuring relevant resources, infographics, news pieces, and project materials, including uploading of project briefs and outputs. The consultant will also provide digital monitoring and analytics capacity to better track user engagement, resource downloads, geographic reach, and stakeholder interaction with content. The consultant will also upload the produced knowledge products such as disseminating key messages for UNCCD and UNFCCC and publication and dissemination across various channels including the CA4SH website, social media, and newsletter. Summary of responsibilities Strengthen and expand the SOILutions digital platform: Support the expansion and regular updating of the dedicated SOILutions webpage, including the curation, organization, and uploading of project briefs, technical reports, infographics, news articles, knowledge products, and other relevant resources. Consolidate and showcase project achievements, lessons learned, and evidence-based approaches to advancing soil health. Enhance digital monitoring and analytics: Strengthen digital monitoring capabilities to track webpage traffic, user engagement, resource downloads, geographic reach, and stakeholder interactions. Provide periodic analytics summaries and recommendations to improve the accessibility, visibility, and effectiveness of knowledge dissemination. Coordinate publication, dissemination, and strategic communication: Support the publication and dissemination of knowledge products and key messages through the SOILutions and CA4SH websites, social media, newsletters, and partner networks. Amplify soil health messages around key global policy processes, particularly UNCCD and UNFCCC, highlighting the role of healthy soils in climate action, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity, and food security. Deliverables/Outputs Strengthen and expand the SOILutions digital platform – links to the dedicated Soilutions webpage and the uploaded material on the CA4SH website 20 December 2026 Fees 5,000 Euro Deliverables/Outputs Coordinate publication, dissemination, and strategic communication. Examples of op-eds, news pieces, and LinkedIn posts 20 December 2026 Fees 3,500 Euro Deliverables/Outputs Enhance digital monitoring and analytics: a report of the number of views and downloads on the CA4SH website 30 January 2027 Fees 3,500 Euro Education, Experience and Technical skills Strategic Communications and Knowledge Management: Minimum 15 years of experience in strategic communications, knowledge management, digital storytelling, and translating complex scientific information into accessible, engaging content. Personal Attributes and Competencies Multimedia Production and Digital Content Creation: Proven expertise in documentary and commercial film editing, visual storytelling, information design, and multimedia production, supported by a strong portfolio of high-quality communication products. Digital Engagement and Outreach: Demonstrated experience in social media campaigns, digital analytics, stakeholder engagement, and global communications, preferably in soil health, landscape restoration, climate resilience, and international development in Africa. Terms and conditions This is a consultancy position The period of the consultancy is 3 (three) months, commencing on 1 November 2026 and ending on 31 January 2027.

Work location: Home-based