AMREF Communications Specialist Jobs in Kenya
AMREF Communications Specialist Jobs in Kenya
Job OpeningCommunications 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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