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<\/span><\/p>The <\/span><\/span><\/span>Alliance of Champions for Food Systems\nTransformation (ACF)<\/span><\/a> is a\nstrategic coalition of ambitious countries determined to act urgently,\ntogether. Launched at COP28 in Dubai, signatories to the Alliance are\ncommitting to driving bold, coordinated action, taking a \u2018whole of government\u2019\napproach to transforming their food systems such that they deliver better\noutcomes across 5 key areas: Food nutrition and security; adaptation and\nresilience; equity and livelihoods; nature and biodiversity; and climate\nmitigation. ACF countries are working to improve their national food systems in\nways that become attractive blueprints for others to follow, showcasing\nnational leadership, facilitating learning, disseminating knowledge and\naccelerating innovation. ACF members include Brazil and Sierra Leone\n(co\-chairs) plus Cambodia, Colombia, Italy, Norway, Rwanda and Vietnam. <\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/p>On behalf of ACF, the\nAlliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical\nAgriculture (CIAT) is seeking a qualified Senior Communications Specialist to\nprovide strategic communications support to the ACF Secretariat, contributing\nto the development and delivery of high\-impact communications products that\nstrengthen the visibility, credibility, and influence of the Alliance.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/p>The consultant will\nsupport ACF's efforts to advance ambitious, country\-led food systems\ntransformation by developing communications strategies, messaging frameworks,\nthought leadership content, advocacy materials, and stakeholder engagement\nproducts. Working closely with the ACF Secretariat, member countries,\ncommunications partners, and other consultants, the consultant will contribute\nto positioning ACF as a recognized voice on food systems transformation through\nthe production of high\-quality communications outputs for key policy, advocacy,\nand global engagement opportunities.<\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/p>1. Strategic\nCommunications and Positioning (30%)<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/span><\/p>- Develop and\n periodically update strategic communications recommendations aligned with\n ACF's advocacy and organizational objectives.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Develop and\n refine messaging frameworks, narrative guidance, and positioning materials\n for priority policy and advocacy themes.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Assess\n opportunities for strengthening ACF's visibility and influence across\n relevant policy areas, including climate, biodiversity, finance,\n resilience, security, health, and trade.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Prepare\n strategic recommendations on priority communications opportunities,\n channels, audiences, and areas of focus.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Develop\n guidance materials to support alignment between global ACF communications\n and member\-country communications efforts.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>2. Thought\nLeadership and Flagship Storytelling (20%)<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/span><\/p>- Develop\n thought leadership products, including op\-eds, commentary articles,\n speaking points, feature stories, messaging documents, and senior\-level\n communications materials.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Develop\n country narrative packages that showcase policy progress, implementation\n experience, investment mobilization, and impact across ACF member\n countries.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Produce\n flagship long\-form communications products highlighting lessons,\n achievements, and opportunities arising from food systems transformation.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Adapt complex\n technical and policy information into accessible communications products\n for external audiences.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Develop a\n thought leadership and external engagement calendar aligned with key\n international policy moments.<\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/p>3. Strategic\nCommunications Inputs and Stakeholder Engagement (20%)<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/span><\/p>- Develop\n integrated communications and narrative frameworks for major international\n policy processes and events.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Prepare\n briefing materials, key messages, and communications recommendations for\n ministers, senior officials, ACF leadership, and partner organizations.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Develop\n stakeholder engagement recommendations and messaging guidance reflecting\n country priorities and political realities.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Identify and\n document opportunities to engage external validators, champions, media\n actors, and strategic amplifiers.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Prepare\n stakeholder mapping and engagement recommendations to support ACF advocacy\n objectives.<\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/p>4. Campaigns and\nStrategic Communications Planning (20%)<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/span><\/p>- Develop\n strategic communications plans for major advocacy moments, campaigns, and\n international events.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Prepare\n recommendations on the use of media, broadcast, podcast, and digital\n channels to strengthen ACF visibility.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Develop\n editorial planning tools and campaign frameworks aligned with annual\n advocacy priorities.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Prepare\n integrated communications packages that support earned media, partner\n amplification, digital communications, and stakeholder outreach.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Develop\n recommendations to strengthen audience targeting, visibility, and uptake\n among priority audiences.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>5.\nCommunications Risk and Quality Assurance (5%)<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/span><\/p>- Prepare\n communications risk assessments and mitigation recommendations for\n priority campaigns and external engagements.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Develop rapid\n response guidance and issue\-management recommendations for sensitive\n communications moments.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Review\n priority communications materials and provide editorial and strategic\n quality assurance recommendations.<\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/p>6.\nCommunications Planning and Process Improvement (5%)<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/span><\/p>- Provide\n strategic communications guidance to Secretariat colleagues,\n communications consultants, and external communications partners.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Develop\n recommendations for improving communications planning, content\n development, approval processes, and stakeholder engagement workflows.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Prepare\n strategic guidance on website redesign and development, content\n architecture, discoverability, and audience engagement.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Develop\n strategic communications inputs to internal planning and priority\-setting\n processes.<\/span><\/span>
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