Social Media Youth Trainer and Developer (2 positions) at ActionAid in Kenya
Closing date: 16 Oct 2012
ActionAid International Kenya seeks to employ two Social Media Trainers and Developers (Tech and Communications) under the Global Platform Nairobi.
The Global Platforms function as youth hubs and incubation centres and the trainers are part of a global network working with different Global Change modules: Youth Participation and Governance; Campaigning; Social Entrepreneurship; Training and Facilitation; and Social Media.
The social media module will be developed and implemented at the Nairobi Global Platform; we therefore seek to recruit two (2) Social Media Youth trainers specifically in charge of the technical and communications aspects of the training programme and with very good inclusive facilitation skills targeting young people.
The Global Platform Nairobi is a new platform in the Global Platform family and it will officially be launched January 2013. The successful candidates will be part of the team starting up and developing the uniqueness of this platform.
The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and organizational space while joining an experienced and dynamic staff working in solidarity with women and people living in poverty and exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing ideas, spreading inspiration, campaigning, advocating and formulating public policy to eradicate poverty and ensure social justice.
ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation; ActionAid works in more than 40 countries all over the world, in the places where we can make the biggest impact. Global Platform Nairobi is a joint project under AAIK and ActionAid Denmark under the Training4change programme which provides spaces for innovation, creativity, solidarity, cultural exchange and growth in a myriad of ways.
For full job descriptions of both profiles: http://www.actionaid.org/kenya/jobs/social-media-youth-trainers
How to apply:
To apply send your motivation letter, academic record, CV and contacts of three referees to hresources.kenya@actionaid.org . Kindly specify the position applied for on the subject line of the email. The closing date for receipt of applications is October 16, 2012.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
