Save the Children Job Opportunities in Kenya

Save the Children Info & Communications Job Opportunities in Kenya

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Qualifications for the Info & Communications Job

Education to BSc/BA level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience

Proven experience of developing and managing the production of communications materials for INGOs or other similar organisations in emergencies and in humanitarian crises for a minimum of 5 years.

Can produce accurate, clear and consistent information and communication outputs relating to both programme support and humanitarian situation including key messages, Q&As and fact sheets, case studies, press releases, media statements, briefs amongst others

Evidence of excellent English verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of different audiences including donors, journalists and the general public. Ability to strategically target a wide range of audiences is essential.

Deep understanding of the East and Southern Africa context, specifically the countries in the Horn of Africa, and South Sudan and Uganda, and particularly relating to international NGO work

Excellent relationship building skills in order to work across all Country Offices and various Members

The ability to support the communications team in high-pressure situations, with changing deadlines and priorities, and in a complex humanitarian situation;

Understanding of how to manage strategic media engagement in politically sensitive environments essential.

Experience in leading information and communication flows between emergency responses and a variety of internal and external stakeholders;

Proven ability to work with communities and partners to gather case studies, testimonies and information on the humanitarian situation and on programmes.

Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word, technical aptitude in MS Office.

Excellent understanding of communication and information needs across fundraising, media and campaigning activities, as well donor and member requirements and standards;

Experience in capacity building and managing humanitarian communications teams;

Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion. Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy;

An initiative-taking, proactive, inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload and solve problems quickly with limited support;

Ability to fact check, proofread, edit and draft materials;

The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances.

Commitment and interest in Save the Children’s mission, vision and values. In particular, a good understanding of Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Deadline Thursday 1st June

How to Apply

Save the Children Info & Communications Job Opportunities in Kenya

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Save the Children Regional Media Manager Job Opportunities in Kenya

Media Manager Job Responsibilities

The Media Manager role is a key management position meant to ensure that quality and timely media are produced for news media organisations and other partners and to ensure visibility of Save

the Children’s brand.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter who will generate ideas and drive content forward, providing compelling case studies, images and video, as well as spotting strong news lines and writing engaging headlines.

The Media Manager will act as a key focal point for all media requests from members. When necessary, this post-holder may act as a Save the Children Spokesperson.

Qualifications for the Media Manager Job

At least five years experience as a journalist in a credible news organisation or equivalent experience as a Media & Communications Manager in an international humanitarian or development agency, and experience of dealing in the international media environment

Significant experience of working overseas/regionally in humanitarian programmes
University degree in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience

Experience of leading media activities in a challenging environment

Fluent in at least English

Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills producing materials for a wide range of different audiences including donors, journalists and the general public

Experience of effective spokespersoning across a range of media

Experience designing and implementing training in communications and media skills

Excellent writing skills, and the ability to produce compelling media products such as press releases, key messages/speaking points and Q&As

Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality photography and video materials

Familiarity with digital production workflows, with knowledge of photography and video editing software

The ability to digest complex information, quickly, and express this crisply and clearly
Thorough understanding of the various political and cultural contexts surrounding of emergency responses and international development programming in East and Southern Africa

Excellent relationship building skills in order to work for limited periods within programmes under pressure of running emergency responses

An initiative-taking, proactive, inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload and solve problems quickly with limited support

Experience of delivering training, presentations and other capacity building activities to varied audiences, ideally within a country programme.

Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word, as well as Adobe Creative Suite software

Excellent understanding of media and campaigning activities

Strong influencing skills

Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy

The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances
Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus, and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Deadline application Friday 2nd June

How to Apply

Save the Children Regional Media Manager Job Opportunities in Kenya

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