GET READY TO APPLY: Officer - Communications Specialist
ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics)
Apply on their own site: https://careers.icrisat.org/careers/jobs?id=MzMz&view=careers
This checklist: https://qualifyafrica.com/o/icrisat-communications-specialist-bamako-mali
Built only from what the listing states. Lines marked (our advice) are ours.
The application takes real work, by our reading.

1. CHECK YOURSELF AGAINST WHAT THEY ASK
[ ] being a Mali national
[ ] a Master's degree in communication, journalism, public relations or development communication
[ ] at least five years in communications, ideally in development, agriculture or research
[ ] fluent French and good written English, and willing to travel in the region

2. WHAT TO GET READY
[ ] CV or resume (One or two pages. No CV yet? Our CV starter builds a plain one from your answers.)
[ ] References: three (Ask your referees now and send them the listing. Give them time.)
In their words: "Latest resume, plus names and contact details of three references who know your professional qualifications and work experience."

3. DATES
- No closing date is stated.
- Openings with no closing date can close once they have enough people, so sooner is safer. (our advice)
- On the date, the listing says: The page says the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified, and that shortlisting starts from 01 March 2026.

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