African Population and Health Research Center Communications Manager Jobs

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and engaged in multidisciplinary, evidence-informed policy research.

Our researchers are contributing to the body of evidence about the critical issues in population health and wellbeing impeding Africa’s development in order to provide strong direction and recommendations to policy- and decision-makers at all levels.

We are pursuing three objectives to achieve our goal of demonstrating where research evidence can contribute to the decision-making process:

To promote a culture of evidence at all levels of government, improving usage of evidence through innovative sharing of research findings

To nurture strategic relationships and partnerships predicated on evidence

To cultivate greater recognition and visibility of APHRC in the implementation of regional and global development agendas

Responsibilities

Serve as institutional editor-in-chief, supporting copy and content editing for a variety of products across six research units as well as for Center-wide promotional and visibility products

Mentor and guide a team of communications officers

Lead media outreach including development and implementation of media strategy that includes pitches, field visits and responding to ad hoc media requests

Direct in-house training on public speaking and presentations for research staff

Oversee development of visibility products including promotional brochures, website content, newsletters and annual report

Contribute to development of innovative multimedia products including infographics, short films and animations

Skills and Qualifications

Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field

At least seven (7) years of post-qualification work experience in communications, writing and content creation, preferably at an international organization

Excellent editing and writing skills as well as ability to translate complex scientific facts into accessible messages for general audiences

Visual media skills including use of still and video camera; ability to develop video storyboards and basic editing to a professional standard

Some knowledge of graphic design

and desktop publishing, including Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe or Corel suites

Experience in using social media channels and extending their reach

Experience of creating and editing digital media and publishing across a variety of platforms including but not limited to Storify, Prezi, Slideshare and YouTube

Familiarity with approaches for planning, executing, and monitoring communications strategies

Excellent existing network of media contacts

Excellent verbal communication and ability to train and mentor

Demonstrated willingness to work as part of a team

Networking, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills coupled with resourcefulness initiative and maturity of judgment

French language skills highly desirable

How to Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through our recruitment portal and should include: Portfolio of written work (no more than 5 samples, 3 of which must be published versions) to also include tracked change edits of a pre-publication piece of someone else’s writing and a Cover letter.

Please include one reference of someone who can speak directly to your ability to manage a complex and varied workload. Applications will be considered up to May 24, 2018.

Cover letters should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787 – 00100
GPO Nairobi

APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of children
For more information and job application details, see; African Population and Health Research Center Communications Manager Jobs

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