IFPRI-FOLU is a program of work on the urgent transformation of food and land use systems to deliver a better future for people, nature and climate. It supports science-based solutions and helps to build a shared understanding of the challenges and opportunities to unlock collective, ambitious action.
Job Highlights
As Communications manager, the candidate will support IFPRI-FOLU China’s strategic communications design and content execution in line with FOLU Global Brand Guidelines. The role demands a candidate who can understand complex sustainability issues, translate them into clear communication content, and proactively design campaigns, narrative frameworks, and multi-channel communication plans, with a particular emphasis on engaging the business and finance community in line with work programs and the FOLU 2030 Strategy.
The candidate should demonstrate a solid understanding of sustainability topics, with working knowledge of key stakeholders in the sustainability landscape - ideally within the agrifood sector. The candidate must be a communications professional grounded first and foremost in the Chinese context, with a proven track record of navigating the political, cultural, and media complexities of China’s communications landscape, including hands-on communications experience in China.
We are seeking a consultant with a nearly full-time commitment (minimum four days per week). The initial contract will run until 31 December 2026, with the possibility of renewal.
Scope of Work
Strategic communication and Delivery
Design and deliver strategic communications products, such as messaging frameworks and messenger strategies that translate complex insights into clear, actionable narratives for external engagement.
Plan and deliver communication outputs end-to-end, including campaigns/thematic content series, partner co-delivery, and event communications (pre-, during-, and post-event).
Actively create and leverage communications opportunities — including podcasts, interviews, and media features — to shape public narratives and advance system-level transition agendas.
Build and maintain partnerships with communication platforms and peer organizations to co-develop and deliver joint communication activities.
Content creation and media management
Manage multi-channel publishing and content operations across WeChat, LinkedIn, and program webpages, ensuring regular, interactive, and high-quality content output.
Draft, edit, and quality-control bilingual content (Chinese/English) across formats: articles, briefs, newsletters, social posts, and event materials.
Support visual storytelling and layout for digital content (design capability is a plus).
Track performance metrics and relevant online trends and translate insights into practical recommendations to improve reach and engagement.
Impact Reporting and Team Collaboration
Work with country-level and Global teams to ensure communication outputs aligned with project goals and global guidelines.
Work with the Head of Communications to identify and deliver communications outputs around key international moments, public-facing impact stories, or donor-facing materials.
Maintain and update internal documents, including digital and editorial calendars, in coordination with the FOLU Global Secretariat.
Required Qualifications
Essential:
Strong writing and editing skills in both Chinese and English.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, journalism, digital marketing, public affairs, or related fields.
Political acumen and contextual sensitivity: Understands the complexities of climate communication and can strategically design and deliver communications initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to design or manage communication campaigns or content series.
Interest in sustainability, food systems, or public-interest communication.
Ability to work independently, remotely, and reliably manage tasks.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and clear communication.
Familiarity with impact reporting and storytelling.
Awareness and sensitivity to brand and reputation management.
Preferred:
Familiarity with sustainability, climate, food and agriculture topics.
Experience and a solid understanding of communicating with the private and/ or finance sector.
Visual or digital content production skills.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit the following:
Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experience
One-page statement of interest that includes a summary of relevant qualifications and experience for this assignment
