Youth, Communication and Advocacy Technical Advisor, African Leaders Malaria Alliance

The African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) was founded in 2009 and is a platform for African Heads of State and Government working to end malaria on the African continent by 2030.  All African Union Member States belong to ALMA. ALMA’s vision is aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the African Union’s Catalytic Framework to End AIDS, TB and Eliminate Malaria and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

ALMA works to enhance accountability for results in malaria, neglected tropical diseases and reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health with the use of the scorecard accountability and action tracking mechanism at continental, regional, national, sub-national and community levels. ALMA works to sustain political and leadership commitments, and supports countries to track progress, identify bottlenecks and take action.

In addition, ALMA works with African countries to establish End Malaria Councils and Funds to sustain political and leadership commitments at country level.

The ALMA Heads of State and Government have charged the ALMA Secretariat with supporting them in achieving their mission and vision.  ALMA is headquartered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and has an office in New York City, U.S.A.

The Youth, Communication and Advocacy Technical Advisor will be seconded to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kenya and will support the Ministry’s internal and external communications strategy for malaria aimed at ending malaria.  This includes, supporting advocacy and public communication to promote the ALMA Chair’s four point legacy agenda, resource mobilisation and accountability to eliminate malaria in Africa by 2030. This will be achieved through working with the malaria program and senior management at the Ministry of Health, sector ministries and partners to develop core youth, advocacy and communication materials and support event management.

The Youth, Communication and Advocacy Technical Advisor will report primarily to the Head, Division of National Malaria Program.

Job Profile

The TA will also be responsible for raising awareness about the Kenya’s malaria programme and activities as well as the ALMA Chair’s legacy agenda.

The main duty and responsibilities are:

1.       Programme Communications for advocacy and awareness

The TA will work closely with the malaria program and the Ministry of Health, to develop a strategic communication strategy. This Strategy will ensure that relevant program communication materials such as Press Releases, Op Eds, Feature Stories, Social Media Messages, factsheets, infographics and  etc. are developed and disseminated to relevant stakeholders and target groups through relevant media and network channels.

2.       Media Relations

Develop and maintain contact information, materials and relationships with journalists and media outlets (print, electronic (TV, radio), web etc.) to increase coverage of malaria control issues in the media (print, broadcast and digital).

Organise press conferences, media briefings and exclusive media interviews for senior leaders in the Ministry of Health.

Specific activities may include:

·         Draft and edit newsletter articles, press releases, information and advocacy briefs, PowerPoint presentations, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials.

·         Collaborate with the media by organizing activity site visits; facilitate photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.

·         Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. Maintain a library of media coverage, clippings etc.

·         Work with the authorised Ministry officials and spokespersons to respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews.

3.       Digital Communications/Social media

Support the malaria program to maintain the website and social media sites (Facebook,  Twitter, Instagram and others) through monitoring, posting and content development.

The TA will support the malaria program develop and archive communication materials, including digital, such as publications, press releases and clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources etc.

4.       Partner Relations

Develop and maintain an updated list of malaria stakeholders and special interest groups.

5.       Events/campaigns

Assist in organizing and generating public support for special events and campaigns to promote strategic goals. Support organization of workshops, seminars, campaigns, events and program review meetings including agendas and meeting minutes.

6.       Monitoring and evaluation

Monitor and evaluate impact of communication materials and advocacy events/campaigns to target audiences. Goals and targets for this consultancy will be developed in partnership with the Kenyan Ministry of Health and the malaria program at the outset of the consultancy.

7.       Advocacy

The TA will work with malaria advocates at the Ministry of Health, regional economic blocs and the end malaria council to communicate, conduct interviews and respond to inquiries from the public and media about malaria.

8.       Youth Agenda

The TA will work with the malaria program and ALMA to:

·         Establish a Kenya youth advisory and advocacy group

·         Develop a network of young leaders to integrate malaria and universal health coverage into existing advocacy activities.

·         Develop communication and advocacy materials on the youth agenda to enhance public support.

·         Support content development for toolkits and material for youth leadership training.

Minimum Qualification and other Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success developing and executing media campaigns, be a self-starter, possess a positive attitude and have strong writing and presentation skills with familiarity and ease working across a variety of online, cloud and mobile platforms.

Education: Advanced Degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field. Specialty in health communication (preferred)

Experience:

·         At least 5 years similar work experience.

·         Knowledge and experience using a variety of social media platforms.

·         Experience working with Governments and multilateral institutions (preferred)

·         Proficiency in written and oral English and Kiswahili.

·         Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher)

·         Design and layout skills necessary. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or other design packages will be an added advantage.

Terms of Engagement

The consultancy will be for a period of one year with the successful candidate expected to work for 10 working days per month. In addition, the successful candidate will develop a work plan with agreed activities and timelines for 12 months and produce quarterly reports against set deliverables.

 To Apply

Submit cover letter, resume and writing sample in pdf via email to info@alma2030.org with Youth, Communications and Advocacy Technical Advisor in the email subject line by 15 August 2020.

Regional PR and Communications Manager at Feed the Children in Kenya

Regional PR and Communications Manager at Feed the Children in Kenya

Closing date:  24 Oct 2012

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and developing the organizations communication strategies and project campaigns that reach to stakeholders, beneficiaries and the related public.
• Management of events and other correspondences with the organization
• Develop and implement the necessary tools of communication to reach target audiences, both internal and external.
• Planning and implementing all the organization’s internal and external communications procedures, promotional activities, and advertising;
• Play an important role in communicating the organizations policy internally and outside.
• Liaise with head office in maintaining the organization website to ensure it is updated and remains relevant for purposes of information dissemination;
• Form an important bridge between the organization, the media, and other organizations, plus the management and the employees.
• Organizing and managing press conferences, media coverage and respond to incoming media enquiries; answering all questions related to the organizations strategies.
• Drafting and editing speech notes by staff for presentation, news releases and any other presentations as required;
• Advising and directing Management on the organizations publicity programmes to the various publics; beneficiaries; stakeholders and staff
• Lead in gathering information, write design articles and edit newsletters, reports, journals and other publicity materials;
• Manage development, production and delivery of promotional campaigns and special publications, including season brochures, flyers, posters, electronic promotions, calendars, and other publicity support materials.
• Liaising with the media in monitoring and analysis of media coverage for the organization.
• Work hand in hand with fundraising unit of the organization and all other departments.

Qualifications

• A degree in Public relations and communications, Journalism a Masters will be an added advantage.
• Ability to plan, proactively monitor and evaluate meetings, and conferences
• Team player with ability to deliver, creative, enthusiastic
• Mature judgment and good media relations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, editing and writing skills
• Good knowledge of Web design and maintenance.
• Membership with a PR body
• Up-to- date in the field of public relations
• At least 5 years’ experience in PR with some years in the NGO world.

How to apply: 

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed CV, phone and email contacts of three (3) references; to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 24th October 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Communication Officer at CAP Youth Empowerment Institute in Kenya

Communication Officer at CAP Youth Empowerment Institute in Kenya

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute a registered non – government Organization is looking for the Communication Officer position.

Job Responsibilities

• Designing the monthly newsletter of CAP Youth Empowerment Institute.
• Attending the CAP meetings and preparing the minutes of the meeting.
• Develop communication material for the Organization Progress reports, brochures, case studies, reviewing reports from the field and validating the reports, media relations etc.,
• Review and develop the content for the website.
• Capturing the Process and document the process flow.
• Preparing and Sending the documents as per Sponsor’s requirements.
• Any other requirement as designated by the responsible authorities.
• Internal and External Communication.
• Skills Required
• Must be good in Corel Draw, PageMaker and Adobe Photoshop.
• Very good written and proven documentation skills.
• Strong Media Relations are desirable.
• Good in using Internet.
• Good photography skills are added advantage

The above positions require diploma/graduation with two to three years of working experience in a reputed NGO.

• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills are must. 
• Networking skills are compulsory.   

Please apply within a week online at hrcapyei@gmail.com

Regional Behavior Change Communications Manager at Danya International in Kenya

Regional Behavior Change Communications Manager at Danya International in Kenya

Closing date:  31 Dec 2012

Danya International, Inc. (Danya) provides technology-enabled services to achieve social impact for the government, nonprofit, and commercial sectors. Danya is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, and has offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Nairobi, Kenya.

Danya’s core competencies include information technology, research and evaluation, behavior change communications (BCC), education and training, capacity building, and program management support. Recognized as a past U.S. Government Contractor of the Year, Danya is dedicated to outstanding service and creativity. We not only use the latest technology, but we also strive to apply it in a way that enhances the human experience. We use technology to innovate with social impact!

SUMMARY:
Under supervision of the VP, Africa Programs, the Regional Behavior Change Communications Manager will provide technical leadership and implementation oversight for Danya’s evidenced-based BCC initiatives in the region. This position will be responsible for providing technical assistance to U.S. Government (USG) agencies, USG partners, and national government partners, in designing and leading high-impact communications strategies and implementations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

• Lead the BCC technical approach across multiple projects
• Represent Danya before stakeholders and oversee implementation of activities throughout Kenya
• Contribute to annual work planning
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, nongovernmental organizations, and community groups for smooth implementation
• Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure the necessary program planning, development, resource availability, and management activities function smoothly and efficiently

Management

• Manage BCC project staff in multiple countries
• Contribute to ensure all projects meet the set targets
• Promote and support the dissemination of best practices among the project teams
• Contribute to the timely, accurate, and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports and annual reports

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or a compatible combination of education and experience.
• Relevant degree with postgraduate-level training in public health preferred
• A minimum of 6+ years of senior-level experience in designing or implementing BCC strategies
• Demonstrated experience providing BCC technical assistance to public health and/or food security projects
• Expertise in research to practice – identifying best practices and adapting them to program realities
• Experience developing successful, replicable, and sustainable projects
• A team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating working teams, and developing communities of learning among host country partners and counterparts
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
• Strong change management, results-oriented, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense pressure to perform

Unique Requirements

• Fluency in English
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally

Competencies

Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad.

Quality: Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.

Creativity/Innovation: Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation, solves problems creatively.

Competitive salary and benefit package including Relocation.

Danya is an equal opportunity employer

How to apply: 
Please visit our website at www.danya.com/careers.asp. Click on International positions and select the position to apply to. You can also send your resume to globalrecruitment@danya.com.

Communications Associate at Management Sciences for Health in Nairobi, Kenya

Communications Associate at Management Sciences for Health in Nairobi, Kenya

Overall Responsibilities:

• The Communications Associate supports the CKE Coordinator and the project’s technical advisors in ensuring the smooth operation of CKE activities for the Leadership, Management and Sustainability/Kenya project (LMS/Kenya). This is achieved by coordinating communications logistics and exchanging programmatic information.
• The Communications Associate is primarily responsible for the management of content on the project-related website and for promoting the website and the project’s activities via social media such as Facebook and Twitter. Additionally, s/he is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of communications-related activities ensuring that communications tasks are scheduled and carried to completion, comply with donor-specific regulations when appropriate, and that project documents are disseminated to targeted audiences in a timely manner.
• S/he is also responsible for working with other LMS/Kenya staff on specific project activities, such as special event coordination and monitoring and evaluation reporting activities, when required. The Communications Associate is aware of, and adheres to, MSH’s Procurement Integrity standards in all activities.

Specific Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the CKE Coordinator and additional staff, identify, write and manage content for LMS/Kenya’s leadership and management website and social media (50% of effort).
• Manage the technical document production schedule by tracking document deadlines, communicating with technical staff and copy-editing consultants, and coordinating with design and printing firms to complete the printing process.
• Coordinate CKE-related events, such as a planned bi-annual leadership and management conference (15% of effort)
• Coordinate and produce project newsletter
• Assist in LMS/Kenya’s media relations efforts, such as developing and updating an LMS/Kenya media contacts list, disseminating press releases when necessary, and providing project information to journalists (5% of effort)
• Coordinate knowledge exchange between LMS/Kenya and project partners, stakeholders, the public and additional MSH offices, projects and staff (5% of effort)
• Document and archive LMS/Kenya activities, including writing copy and photographing project activities (5% of effort)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or similar field
• Strong writing, copy editing, and formatting skills in English required. Writing samples will be collected at time of interview and a writing/copy editing test administered.
• Minimum 2 years work experience in communications and website/content management.
• Experience using social media for organizational development
• Additional education, experience or interest in public health or medicine preferred. This could include but not be limited to degree, diploma or certificate in a health-related field, or experience working for an organization that is health-related.
• Demonstrated ability in computer skills for e-mail, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and presentations (Microsoft Office applications preferred); ability to learn new software packages; photography and design skills very helpful
• Competence to assess priorities, manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent coordination, administrative and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and to work proactively and independently
• Must be a team player and able to maintain a flexible work manner and schedule
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants
• Sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
• Some travel within Kenya will be required

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply:
To apply for this position, please submit a resume to https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4652/job. For more information about MSH, please visit our web site at www.msh.org. If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org.

Closing date: 27 Mar 2012

Resettlement Support Center Case Processing Assistant - Church World Service, Nairobi, Kenya

Resettlement Support Center Case Processing Assistant for Church World Service in Nairobi, Kenya

The Resettlement Support Center (RSC) operates a US refugee resettlement program in sub-Saharan Africa through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. RSC is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) officers, as well as the out-processing and cultural orientation of all approved cases. RSC is administered by the Church World Service International Refugee Program (CWS/IRP) and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

RSC seeks a qualified individual for the Case Processing Assistant position to work in the correspondence unit. The position is based in Nairobi.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position is primarily responsible for providing accurate and timely case status updates to partners and refugees as well as creating multimedia materials to better educate and inform refugees and partners about the resettlement process.

The Case Processing Assistant reports directly to the Correspondence Team leader and Public Information Manager and works closely with other operations staff.

Key responsibilities include:

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION & CREATION:

• Contribute to the conceptualization, implementation, and creation of information campaigns
• Development & management of communications materials aimed at educating and informing refugee applicants on the resettlement process
• Know how to use audio/visual media programs to create appropriate communications materials

CORRESPONDENCE

• Receive and respond to inquiries from implementing partners and refugees in a timely and professional manner.
• Follow-up with refugee cases according to section Standard Operating Procedures.
• Any other tasks as assigned by Correspondence Team Leader and Public Information Manager, including possible rotation to other units.

Qualifications/ Experience:

• Demonstrated computer & audio/visual media skills: especially Microsoft Word, excel , outlook, Final Cut pro, Cool Edit Pro (or other sound editing software), Premiere, Adobe Creative Suite, Publisher, etc.
• Training in graphic design and visual media essential.
• Technical expertise of computer programs used to create materials is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Visual Media, Journalism required.
• Previous experience working in development an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written English, conversational French language skills a plus.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to competing priorities
• Ability to maintain high performance standard with keen attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to competing priorities
• Ability to exercise good judgment and seek guidance as appropriate when confronted with unanticipated problems.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of RSC.
• Ability to follow directions and implement policies and procedures from Supervisor with a positive and receptive attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment in implementing the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The recruitment for this position is a local hire. Applicants must be Kenyan Citizens.

How to apply:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV and portfolio URL to The Human Resources Officer at the following e-mail address: Email: hr@cws-rscnairobi.org On the subject line, please indicate the reference code of the position, followed by your surname. This position will remain open until filled.

Communications Officer - Camera Person - Equity Bank, Kenya

Communications Officer - Camera Person at Equity Bank in Kenya

Equity Bank is the region’s leading Bank whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities.

With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 7.3 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa.

Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below:

Communications Officer - Camera Person

The Position

Under the supervision of the communication manager, the role holder will, be responsible for supporting the Communications department in video shooting and editing.

Key Responsibilities

• Video shooting and editing as directed by the communication manager
• Photography and maintaining a photo library for the Bank materials
• Logistical support for events

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Higher diploma in mass communication with emphasis on videography and production
• Professional training in communication, public relations and video production
• Over three years practical experience in content development production

Desired Skills and Ability

• Creativity
• Voicing over scripts
• Video recording and production
• Scripting for documentaries
• Able to work well with minimum supervision

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by 2 March, 2012.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobs@equitybankco.ke

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

Assistant Manager, Communications - Equity Bank, Kenya

Assistant Manager, Communications at Equity Bank in Kenya

Equity Bank is the region’s leading Bank whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities.

With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 7.3 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa.

Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below:

Assistant Manager, Communications

The Position
Reporting to the Head of Communications, the role holder will. be responsible for supporting the Communications department in the development and production of content for electronic, print and digital channels for the Bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Concept development and production (shooting, scripting/writing and editing) for features and stories for the Banks various communication channels (electronic, print and digital)
• Content development and production of video features for the Africa success stories channel on www.youtube.com/africasuccess
• Photography and maintaining a photo library

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in communication with emphasis on videography and production
• Professional training in communication and public relations
• Over three years practical experience in content development and production
• Knowledge and experience in working with new media will be an added advantage

Desired Skills and Ability

• Creativity
• Voicing over scripts
• Video recording and production
• Scripting for documentaries
• Ability to work well with minimum supervision

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by 2 March, 2012.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobs@equitybankco.ke

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

Marketing Communications Officer - Media Management & Advertising - Equity Bank, Kenya

Marketing Communications Officer - Media Management & Advertising at Equity Bank in Kenya

Equity Bank is the region’s leading Bank whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities.

With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 7.3 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa.

Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below:


Marketing Communications Officer - Media Management & Advertising


The Position
The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Marketing Communications department in media management and advertising activities and other related roles as shall be assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• A degree in Communications or a business related field
• Professional training in Marketing or Public relations
• Over 3 years experience in media management and advertising
• Desired Skills and Ability
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical ability.
• Able to work well with minimum supervision
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer Proficiency

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by 2 March, 2012.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobs@equitybankco.ke

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

Marketing Communications Officer - Equity Bank, Kenya

Marketing Communications Officer at Equity Bank in Kenya

Equity Bank is the region’s leading Bank whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities.

With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 7.3 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa.

Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below:

Marketing Communications Officer

The Position
The role holder will, be responsible for supporting the Communications department in marketing, promotion, event management activities and other related roles as shall be assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate sponsorships, events and promotional activities involving the Bank
• Liaise with service providers to ensure proper preparation and execution of events including brand visibility in such events through branding opportunities
• Identify opportunities, sponsorships, promotions for marketing and sales
• Manage vendor contracts; exercise diligence in tracking expenses to meet expense! budget goals
• Monitor vendor performance by ensuring alignment with market value for services rendered
• Interface with all Equity Bank teams and offices to optimize event and associated campaigns effectiveness
• Manage promotional items for the company
• Offer support to the branches, departments and subsidiaries in regards to marketing and promotion requirements
• Liaise with the creative agency to follow up on execution of tasks
• Ensure timely execution and production of key deliverables

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Marketing or a business related field
• Professional training in Communications, public relations and event management
• Over 3 years relevant experience in marketing or event management in a large media organization or in communication function in an established organization

Desired Skills and Ability

• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Able to work well with minimum supervision
• Flexible, ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
• Creative thinker and fast learner, ability to communicate ideas effectively
• Team player
• Computer proficiency

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by 2 March, 2012.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobs@equitybankco.ke

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.

Communications Officer - Oxfam’s Kenya Programme, Nairobi

Communications Officer at Oxfam’s Kenya in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

Oxfam’s Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work. Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction. Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal settlements and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora. Oxfam has launched its largest ever appeal in Africa in response to the massive food crisis facing more than 12 million people across Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. In Kenya, Oxfam aims to help 1.3 million people with clean water, cash initiatives and veterinary support people’s livestock.

To this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Location: Nairobi
Contract: Open Ended; National Level D1

• The post holder will review and update, in consultation with the programme team, and with support from the Regional Media Communications Officer, the current Kenya communications plan.
• The role identifies and supports the communication needs of our partners and beneficiaries; help to raise their profiles and their key issues, and promote the voices of the communities in which we work.
• The post holder will use innovative methods and new communication technologies to deliver a multimedia strategy that communicates Oxfam’s work and gives ordinary people a voice.
• He/She will ensure the development of Oxfam publications including situation reports, information summaries, annual reports, policy briefs and promotional materials.
• The post holder will in close collaboration with the Regional Media and Communications Officer, support emergency response situations as they arise with fast, accurate media work with strategic impact. In addition you will help develop the capacity of the Oxfam Kenya programme team especially in relation to media and communications.
• You will produce multimedia stories on Oxfam and partner work in Kenya for Oxfam’s website as well as support events organization and coverage on activities such as campaigns and dissemination forums.
• To be successful for this post, you will require a high standard degree level education with extensive proven experience of working effectively in communications, public relations or media.
• You will need to have a demonstrable knowledge of humanitarian or development work. Ability to present and package information in attractive, accessible formats is essential. You will have the ability to digest large amounts of complex information and produce clear, well-written summaries. You will be a confident verbal communicator with good representation skills.
• You will have demonstrable ability to identify and write compelling human interest stories. An excellent English writing skill as well as working knowledge of Kiswahili is essential. Desktop publishing, photographic, video and web skills are an added advantage.

To apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk by 23rd of September 2011.

Indicate in the subject line the position that you are applying for.

Please note that due to the current emergency response we will be reviewing and interviewing applications as they are submitted. If successful candidate is found we may appoint prior to the 23rd of September.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization

Assistant Manager, Communications - Equity Bank, Nairobi

Assistant Manager, Communications at Equity Bank in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to approximately 6 million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African Region.

Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below:-

ASSISTANT MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS

The Position
The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Bank Communication department in the area of documentary content production, video shooting, editing, scripting and other related roles as shall be assigned.

Candidate’s Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• A degree or Higher diploma in mass communication with emphasis on videography and production
• Professional training in communication, public relations and video production
• Over 3 year experience relevant experience in the production of documentaries, photography in a media organization or in a communication function in an established organization
• Thorough knowledge in scripting for audio and visual production, communication, and public relations
• Knowledge and experience in content production for online digital broadcasting will be an added advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Video shooting and editing
• Scripting for documentaries
• Photography and maintaining a photo library
• Event management, e.g. media related road-shows
• Web based digital content development

Desired Skills and Ability

• Skills in video recording and production
• Ability to script stories for video and print production
• Web content development skills
• Ability to record, edit and produce audio visual content using advanced editing softwares
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Positive attitude, humble and flexible
• Ability to work under pressure, including frequent field travels across the country within tight deadlines and with minimal supervision
• Excellent organization & planning skills
• Team player
• Working knowledge of computers

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by 26th September 2011.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials and daytime telephone contact and email address.

All applications should be in soft and through the email indicated below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: InternalJobApplications@equitybank.co.ke

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.

Communications Officer - The Anglican Communion Office, Nairobi (Salary 2.5M - 2.7M p.a.)

Communications Officer for The Anglican Communion Office in Nairobi (Salary 2.5M - 2.7M p.a.) - Kenyan Jobs

One year contract (renewable to a maximum of three years)

Applications are invited for a Communications Officer to source and share the best news, information and resources from Provinces in Africa, with a focus on East Africa.

This position will be principally managed by the Anglican Communion Office’s Director for Communications in co-operation with CAPA staff.

The Communications Officer will work closely with Provincial communications staff and General Secretaries to ensure that through a range of communications channels, including the Anglican Communion News Service, those inside and outside the Communion have a clearer understanding of the challenges and successes of church mission and life in that region.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications or an equivalent degree;
• Demonstrated experience as a working journalist/press officer and strong writing and precise editing skills in English;
• A sound knowledge of Anglicanism in Africa;
• Experience of undertaking communications work in other countries;
• Good IT skills and understanding of Social Media;
• Existing relationships with regional and international media
• Good organisational skills and willing to be flexible, with the ability to work to deadlines;
• An ability to work with minimum supervision;

Further information on the post including a full job description can be found on www.anglicancommunion.org.

Your application should include a CV indicating relevant experience, a personal statement outlining your suitability for the position and the name of two referees.

It should be sent to jan.butter@aco.org or to the Anglican Communion Office in London by Friday 23rd September 2011. Shortlisting will take place in early October and interviews will be held in Nairobi in early November and may include a short practical test.

The position will be located in Nairobi and, while people from outside Kenya are invited to apply, there are no additional benefits for expatriates. Annual Salary and allowances is Kshs 2,500,000 to Kshs 2,700,000 depending on experience.

The contract will be reviewed annually and may be renewed up to a maximum of three years.

The Anglican Communion Office in London, England, is the permanent secretariat for the Anglican Consultative Council, the Primates’ Meeting and the Lambeth Conference, as well as for commissions, committees, networks and other groups of the Anglican Communion.

Staff from six continents work to consolidate Communion history, information and data; facilitate Communion-wide projects on church growth and evangelism, relief, development, advocacy and theological studies; source and share Anglican Communion news and information worldwide; maintain a presence at the United Nations; and also facilitate meetings on ecumenical dialogues, interfaith dialogues and on Faith and Order issues.

Regional Behavior Change Communications Advisor - Danya International, Kenya

Regional Behavior Change Communications Advisor at Danya International in Kenya - Jobs and Vacancies

Closing date: 31 Oct 2011

SUMMARY SCOPE OF WORK:

The Regional Behavior Change Communications Advisor will provide technical leadership and implementation oversight for all of Danya’s evidenced based behavior change communications initiatives in the region. The position will be responsible for providing technical assistance to USG agencies, USG partners, and national government partners, designing and leading high impact communications strategies and implementations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for Danya’s BCC program
• Responsible for leading the behavior change communication technical approach across multiple projects
• Represent Danya before stakeholders and oversee implementation of activities throughout Kenya
• Contribute to annual work planning
• Establish and maintain a productive relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs and community groups for smooth implementation
• Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary program planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently

Management

• Work collaboratively with project teams and US-based headquarters staff to assure proper financial projections, reporting, spending and compliance with project terms and conditions.
• Contribute to ensure projects meets set targets
• Promote and support the dissemination of best practices among the project teams
• Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports, and annual reports

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Clinical or communications degree with post-graduate level training in public health preferred
• A minimum of 8+ years of senior level experience in designing and implementing behavior change communications strategies
• Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to public health or food security projects of over $1,000,000 US per year in the Africa region
• Expertise in research to practice – identifying best practices and adapting them to program realities
• Solid publication record in area of BCC
• Experience evaluating impact of BCC interventions
• Experience developing successful, replicable and sustainable projects
• A team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating working teams, and developing communities of learning among host country partners and counterparts
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
• Strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Fluency in English
• Experience and understanding of Global Health Initiative and Feed the Future frameworks
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally

Please send CV/Resume to globalrecruitment@danya.com

Danya is an equal opportunity employer.

E-Communications Officer - AMREF, Nairobi

E-Communications Officer at AMREF in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the position of E-Communications Officer – Ref: CHR/11/08-15 to be based at AMREF Headquarters.

Job Title: E-Communications Officer

Directorate: Communications

Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters

Reports to: Director of Communications

Main Purpose of Job

To update and maintain AMREF’s E-communication tools to achieve user and audience satisfaction in support of the objectives of the communications and fund raising department.

Key Responsibilities

Information Management

• Updating and maintaining AMREF’s E-Communication tools i.e websites, Intranet, newsletter, social media
• Developing improvements to E-communication tools

Content management

• Creating, designing and releasing E-communication content

Capacity Building

• Providing support and training to AMREF E-Communication tool users

Data management

• Analysing web statistical data and creating monthly/quarterly reports on the use of AMREF’s E-business tools for evaluation and remittance
• Administration of security, hosting and maintenance of all E-Communication tools to ensure maximum up-time
• Ensuring accuracy and useful content on AMREF websites and other e-communication tools

Required Qualifications

Education and knowledge

• Degree in Communications
• Website development or related field
• Understanding of web statistics tools e.g Google Analytics

Experience

• 3 years Website development, maintenance and content management
• Writing for the web
• Management of E-Business tools

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Writing and editing skills
• Creative with a flair for communication and design
• Planning and organization
• Proactive
• Team work
• Interpersonal
• Communication skills

Competences

• Confidentiality
• Ethical
• Integrity
• reliability
• Ability to work within deadlines

Mental Competencies

• Problem Analysis: The job requires a professional and analytical approach to E-Communication.
• Flexible Thinking: The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of set corporate policies and procedures.
• Decision Making: The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on corporate policies

Communications

Oral

Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices

Written

Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices and donors

Environmental Conditions


Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods

The job demands a thorough understanding of corporate culture and Human Resource Management policies and procedures


Work Environment

Normal office environment

Hours of Work

Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general

How to apply

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here http://goo.gl/vaxnw attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Communications Assistant - CARE International, Dadaab

Communications Assistant at CARE International in Dadaab – Kenyan Jobs

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT (Ref: CA/08/2011)

based in Dadaab, (12 Months Contract).

CARE International in Kenya seeks to recruit Communications Assistant within its Refugee Assistance Programme (RAP) in Dadaab, North Eastern Kenya.

Reporting to the Communications Officer, the Communications Assistant will assist the Dadaab team to co-ordinate information related to CARE’s ongoing programming in order to meet internal and external information needs, support communications work by producing regular communications materials, provide coordination for CARE International, VIP or journalist visits. S/he will support CARE’s commitment to transparency and accountability, including providing information about CARE’s activities to affected communities.

Applications:

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters, indicating the reference number in the subject line together with a detailed CV with three professional referees and daytime telephone contacts by 5th September, 2011 to the Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya.

Email: vacancies@care.or.ke. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For a full job description, please visit our website: www.care.or.ke

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Women are
encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Warning to all applicants:

CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

Senior Communications and Media Relations Officer - The National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Nairobi

Senior Communications and Media Relations Officer at The National Cohesion and Integration Commission in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission invites applications from qualified persons for the following position:

Senior Communications and Media Relations Officer

Grade: NCIC 4

Specific Duties Entail:

• Managing, maintaining and updating of the NCIC website and intranet.
• Conceptualizing, designing and implementing internal and external communication strategies and media based advocacy strategies, that advance the NCIC’s strategies objectives.
• Acting as a media liaison and coordinating media monitoring
• Facilitating internal communications
• Ensuring positive visibility of the NCIC through branding and other strategies
• Writing opinion pieces, writing and reviewing press statements
• NCIC events management
• Photography and video documentation
• Coordinating the publication of the NCIC Internal E-newsletter
• Editing and coordinating the production of NCIC’s key publications including Annual Report, Closing the Gap Journal, State of Cohesion Report and key IEC materials
• Ensuring appropriate use of the NCIC logo and compliance with NCIC Communications policy, and strategy
• Coordinating the production of dissemination institutional Information, Education, and Communication materials development
• Assisting in coordinating the Face of Kenya Awards
• Providing communications supports to all staff and commissioners
• Any other assigned responsibilities

Requirements for Appointment:

• A Bachelor of Arts Degree in any of the Social Sciences and a Diploma in Mass Communication / Journalism from a recognized institution, or a Degree in Journalism / Mass Communication, Masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Served satisfactorily in the area of Corporate Communications, Media, Public Relations, Marketing or any other relevant field for at least five (5) years two of which should have been at a senior level.
• Posses effective oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Experienced in IEC materials development.
• Proficient in computer applications including desktop publishing.

Applications attaching CV’s and copies of certificates should be sent to the undersigned before 2nd September, 2011.

Commission Secretary / CEO
National Cohesion and Integration Commission
Delta House, 4th Floor
Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 7055 – 00100
Nairobi