Consultant, Communications Specialist, ACF

The Organization

The Alliance of Champions for Food Systems Transformation (ACF) is a strategic coalition of ambitious countries determined to act urgently, together. Launched at COP28 in Dubai, signatories to the Alliance are committing to driving bold, coordinated action, taking a ‘whole of government’ approach to transforming their food systems such that they deliver better outcomes across 5 key areas: Food nutrition and security; adaptation and resilience; equity and livelihoods; nature and biodiversity; and climate mitigation. ACF countries are working to improve their national food systems in ways that become attractive blueprints for others to follow, showcasing national leadership, facilitating learning, disseminating knowledge and accelerating innovation. ACF members include Brazil and Sierra Leone (co-chairs) plus Cambodia, Colombia, Italy, Norway, Rwanda and Vietnam.

About The Position

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), on behalf of ACF, is seeking a qualified Communications Specialist to provide communications and coordination support to the ACF Secretariat, contributing to the implementation of strategic communications activities that enhance the visibility, engagement, and impact of the Alliance. The consultant will support ACF's communications efforts by developing and adapting communications products, strengthening digital communications channels, coordinating communications activities, and contributing to monitoring and reporting on communications performance. Working closely with the Senior Communications Specialist, the ACF strategic communications advisory partner, and other Secretariat colleagues, the consultant will contribute to showcasing member country leadership, promoting progress on food systems transformation, and delivering high-quality communications outputs that support ACF's advocacy, visibility, and stakeholder engagement objectives.

Responsibilities

• Content Development and Editorial Support (30%)
• Develop communications materials for a range of audiences and channels that showcases member country leadership, policy progress, investment mobilization efforts, and evidence of impact, including website content, newsletters, social media posts, briefing notes, media lines, quote cards, and other communications products.
• Adapt technical reports, country stories, and strategic documents into concise, audience-friendly communications products.
• Prepare communications toolkits, campaign assets, and supporting materials for priority international events and advocacy moments.
• Provide editorial review and quality assurance support to ensure consistency of messaging, tone, branding, and style across communications outputs.
• Digital Channels and Platform Management (30%)
• Work with ACF external communications partner on the ACF website redesign, including working to populate the new pages once the new format has been designed in the summer/autumn 2026.
• Develop, prepare and publish content for ACF's digital communications channels, including LinkedIn and the ACF website.
• Prepare and upload content across digital platforms and liaise with external service providers as required.
• Provide technical and content support for ACF website redesign and relaunch process.
• Develop and disseminate newsletters and routine communications products.
• Editorial Planning and Coordination (20%)
• Develop and maintain editorial and content calendars aligned with ACF priorities and key international events.
• Identify and document opportunities to expand the reach of ACF communications through partner platforms and external networks.
• Gather and compile content contributions from member countries, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare communications materials and provide logistical support for member meetings, campaigns, and external events.
• Amplification and Network Support (15%)
• Develop communications materials and dissemination packages that can be used by member countries, partners, and champions through their own communications channels.
• Identify and document opportunities to expand the reach of ACF communications through partner platforms and external networks.
• Develop and periodically update stakeholder, media, and dissemination contact databases.
• Assess audience engagement data and identify opportunities for follow-up communications and outreach activities.
• Monitoring, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement (5%)
• Compile and analyze communications performance data across digital, media, and stakeholder engagement channels.
• Prepare periodic pe