Medecins Sans Frontieres Press Officer Jobs in Kenya

Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization,

which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association.

Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values
and principles of MSF.

Main responsibilities:

Establishes and fosters strong relationships with journalists, editors and producers within print, radio, TV and online media in Kenya and East Africa in order to expand media outreach.

Proactively pitches stories and contents that help to increase the visibility of MSF in
Kenya and East Africa. Proposes, organizes and facilitates interviews, articles, press
conferences and briefings with journalists.

Identifies, develops and implements ideas and opportunities for feature articles and
interviews in external media that promote awareness of MSF, its international field
work and advocacy effort

Maintains regular contact with MSF communications colleagues at a local, regional and international level, in order to share information and best practice, ensure
coordination and identify opportunities.

Is available to act as emergency press officer, travelling to the field in case of major field emergencies, during a crisis, to support journalist visits or to produce content.

As part of the communications team, ensures the quality and consistency of all
communication outputs and public presentations of the different areas and members of the NBO.

Upholds MSF principles and ethical guidelines at all times.

Takes part in an on call system to respond to media requests out of hours.


Requirements:

Degree in journalism, communications or related field

Extensive experience in journalism or institutional press management

Excellent writing, editing and communications skills in English

Proficiency in Swahili

Knowledge of

the Kenyan and East African

Desirable:

Previous work experience with MSF or a similar medical or humanitarian organization.

Photo, video and multimedia skills, including social media


Competencies:

Commitment to MSF’s humanitarian principles

Cross-cultural awareness

Results and quality oriented

Planning and organizational skills

Initiative and innovation; capacity to seize opportunities

Teamwork and collaboration

Networking skills

Flexible, hands-on attitude and ability to work in the field/provide support during an
emergency or crisis at short notice.

Stress management


Conditions:

Annual Gross Salary of KES (Kenya Shillings) 2,358,905 and secondary benefits
according to the OCBA Nairobi policy

Full-time position, based in Nairobi

Expected start date: ASAP


How to Apply


Applicants should send their curriculum vitae and cover motivation letter as a single file by 16th July 2018, under the reference ‘Press Officer’ to MSFE-RRHH-NBO@barcelona.msf.org


Please note that MSF will only contact short-listed candidates.


Your application will be reviewed only if you enclose answers to the below questions.

Explain what you would do to raise the profile of the humanitarian situation in South Sudan amongst key audiences in Kenya? (200 words).

Explain three ways you would suggest MSF uses the media in Kenya to improve
understanding about the organisation and its work (200 words).

Write a draft pitch to a news outlet to invite a journalist to visit an MSF project in the Central African Republic (200 words).

Which three news outlets do you prefer for foreign news and why? (200 words).



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