Management Systems International Communications Specialist Jobs in Kenya

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world.


Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Kenya, Indonesia, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Colombia, and Mexico.


As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with organizations across all sectors of international development to support clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities.

Responsibilities:

Social Media and Media Monitoring

  • Manage the project's presence on social media and create content necessary to grow the USAID Mission's engagement within the sector, including content creation, basic online graphics and development of shareable products and content targeting multiple audiences.
  • Author brief social media postings with corresponding links and source appropriate images for the postings.
  • Schedule and post social media content as per the content calendar and obtain approvals for content prior to publishing.
  • Produce social media toolkits and contribute to the daily management of several accounts.
  • Provide analytics and identify trends.
  • Review and organize daily press mentions and produce media monitoring reports.

    Event Coverage

  • Prepare website stories.
  • Engage in media calls and prepare press kits.
  • Take, edit and post photos and short videos.
  • Update media contact lists.
  • Prepare event specific media monitoring reports.

    Gathering Content from the Field

  • Arrange logistics and gather stories from implementing partners via field visits at the discretion of USAID.
  • Produce various products from field content including Flickr photo albums, Exposure photo stories success stories and blog
    posts that reflect USAID reach and impact with a human-interest focus.
  • Prepare content for use in other publications including annual reports, e-newsletters and brochures and videos.

    Meeting Coordination

  • Plan and execute stakeholder meetings.

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • At least 3 years of related public relations, public outreach, or communications for development experience.
  • Experience in Kenya, East Africa and/or Somalia preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience: producing written products such as articles, reports, fact sheets, proposals, speeches, success stories, press releases, web site content, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube content; planning and managing events and site visits.
  • English language skills at the S/5 and R/5 level to perform communications technical services.
  • Somali and/or Arabic language skills a plus.
  • Ability to travel as needed throughout Kenya, East Africa and Somalia.
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite are required; knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop a plus.
  • Basic photography and videography skills.
    USAID experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work well in a team.
  • Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.


    MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.


    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 30th June, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; Management Systems International Communications Specialist Jobs in Kenya

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