Communication Officer - World Vision Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Communication Officer - World Vision Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Purpose of the position:

To provide communications advice and guidance and to implement communications plans for the Child Health Now Campaign and other advocacy programs for World Vision Kenya. The role will specifically ensure that the right communications resources are sought, developed and distributed to the relevant audiences.

Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

The position reports to the Communications Manager and will be advised and supported by the Child Health Now Campaign Manager based in Nairobi, Kenya

Major Responsibilities

    * Working with the Communications Manager and CHN Campaign Manager to develop and implement communications plans for the Child Health Now campaign and advocacy programs of World Vision Kenya.
    * Providing communications advice including crafting of relevant messages, use of the right media channels by critically developing strategic solutions to given communications challenges.
    * Preparing written materials, internal newsletters, press releases, media briefings, Questions and Answers, training documents, presentation materials and other communications products.
    * Working closely with the World Vision videographer/editor in developing CHN and World Vision Kenya documentaries and features.
    * Produce communication resources for World Vision web and social media outlets
    * Participating in communications planning and briefing for example press conferences and media interviews. The person is also expected to make presentations from time to time to different audiences on CHN as may be requested by the CHN Campaign Manager.
    * Develop marketing materials for CHN and effectively market the Campaign in Kenya and other WV Support Offices.
    * Ensure effective branding for the CHN Campaign.
    * Developing strong media relations with key local and international media
    * Gathering resources for the World Vision partnership offices for Marketing, Communication and Advocacy.
    * Actively contributing to World Vision communications resources like, Scribe, News Vision, Connections and Merlin.
    * Media support - Identification and facilitation of opportunities for World Vision to feature in local media.
    * Photography and dissemination of photographic material to International Body of World Vision
    * Videography and documentary support including idea formulation, conceptualization and implementation
    * Providing relevant communications training to Sub-Branch, IPA managers and CHN field correspondents
    * Providing relevant communication related support to EDR Department during emergencies
    * Work closely with Advocacy and Communications team

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

    * The holder of the position should have at least a Bachelors degree or Post-Graduate Diploma in Mass communications/Journalism or other relevant training from a recognized university of college.
    * Should have a good command of both spoken and written English.
    * Ability to write creatively and edit communication narratives or resources and reports.
    * Should have good photography skills
    * Should be computer literate and experienced in the use of basic software programmes.
    * Should have adequate understanding of World Vision Operations to be able to work programmatically.
    * Should be creative and a team player
    * Should have media contacts
    * Must be flexible, be ready to travel and work under pressure for long and irregular hours and meet strict deadlines.
    * Must have a broad perspective on issues
    * At least two years experience in busy corporate communications ,print, electronic or social media office.
    * Videography and video editing skills are an added advantage.

How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than October 13, 2010.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Closing Date: October 13 2010

Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line the position you are applying for. (Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).

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