Media and Advocacy Manager at Save the Children in Kenya
Closing date: 17 Oct 2012
The Media and Advocacy manager shares in the overall responsibility to undertake advocacy work to advance Save the Children’s policy positions and influence decision-makers, both at Nairobi level and internationally. S/he will manage media enquiries regarding Save the Children in Somalia and will provide support the PDQ department on all issues of advocacy and media.
Key selection criteria
- Demonstrated experience in media management and proven ability to understand print/broadcast/online/social media and using these to promote clear messages for humanitarian and development issues;
- Clear understanding of the range of media networks and tools available to influence key targets, and their applicability in a humanitarian situation;
- A clear understanding of key humanitarian actors - including UN agencies and bilateral donors - and how they coordinate and operate in emergency situations;
- Proven experience of external representation and direct lobbying of high-level targets; An ability to synthesise complex information into concise and compelling policy briefing notes and media/advocacy documents;
- Direct experience working with communities affected by disasters, and organisations seeking to serve them;
- Proven experience of using media for advocacy purposes
How to apply:
Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org.
For more information please visit our website www.savethechildren.net/jobs Applications close on October 17th 2012
