AMREF Communications Specialist Jobs in Kenya

AMREF Communications Specialist Jobs in Kenya


Job Opening

  • Communications Specialist
  • Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) Program

    REF: Amref/RMNCAH/07/04/2018/CS

    Identification

    Job Title

    Job Grade

    Communications Specialist

  • Senior Technical Advisor for Child, Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM) and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
    (FGM/C)

    DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM/PROJECT

  • RMNCHAH Program/The Koota Injena Project

    Physical Location

  • Nairobi

    Amref Health Africa is the largest international health development organisation based in Africa. Working
    with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa’s vision is for lasting health change in Africa and is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities, and strengthening health systems.

    Experience Required

  • At least five years of relevant experience supporting communications related to community health programming preferably in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), gender equality, or abandonment of FGM and Child Marriage programming, social work or other relevant areas
  • Demonstrated experience in graphic design, audio/visual production and web content
    development
  • Experience supporting communications for USAID or other U.S. Government -funded projects is a plus

    [Education, Skills and Competencies

    Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience in writing and editing performance reports and creating project documentation products (fact sheets, brochures, newsletter articles, technical briefs, success stories).
  • Experience in proposal/grant writing is a plus.
  • High level of proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite or other desktop publishing software
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently with minimum supervision
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, trouble-shoot, and to meet short- and long-term deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to exercise confidentiality, tact and discretion when
    dealing with diverse groups of people

    Main Responsibilities

    Key Area Activities

  • Development of web content, quarterly project newsletter, success stories
    and documentaries on a regular basis
  • Ensure that project achievements are widely disseminated within Amref and at the county and country level
  • Lead regular compilation of project documentation including success stories
    Technical support
  • In close coordination with the FGM/C and CEFM Senior Technical Advisor,
    lead the development of project Information, Education and Communication
    materials
  • Ensure adherence to Koota Injena branding and marking plan
  • Work with the project team and Amref Health Africa USA Communications
    team to provide updates on ongoing events and activities on a weekly basis
  • Mentor the project team on success stories writing and photography
  • Provide editorial support in the development of regular project deliverables
    and reports Monitoring and evaluation
  • Perform the editorial review of the monthly, quarterly and annual M&E project
    reports
  • To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@amref.org with the subject line: REF:
    Amref/RMNCAH/07/04/2018/CS
    .
  • Applicants who speak/understand the following local languages are strongly encouraged to apply: Rendille, Samburu, Borana and Gabra.
  • closing application date 12th december 2018.
  • For more information and job application details, see; AMREF Communications Specialist Jobs in Kenya

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