Field Communications Manager

Objective of the Position:
The FCM will define, implement, coordinate and supervise all operational communication activities and strategies, according to MSF standards in Kenya. She/he will build MSF’s visibility, acceptance and leverage inside the country.
Tasks & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Define the Communications Strategy and Objectives:
Define the Kenya CCF annually and monitor results through relevant indicators
Provide communications advice on public positioning and remain reactive to emergency communications needs

​Media Management:

Contribute to the media landscape; social media mapping and organize media events
Organize media/communications trainings and briefings with MSF staff in the missions
Act as spokesperson when appropriate and approved

​Content Production and Management:

Create communication packages
Track and archive communications production in the country to build institutional memory
Produce or supervise the production of content, including leaflets, brochures, posters, radio spots, newsletter, articles, photos, videos

​Content Diffusion:

Actively promote the diffusion of MSF content in the country and on international MSF platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)

​Team Management:

Manage, develop and supervise staff under his/her responsibility

​Reporting and Communication:

Produce regular reports with achievements, challenges, and priorities

​Budget Management:

Produce and manage yearly communications budget to support the identified and agreed communications priorities

Qualifications & Requirements:

Degree in Journalism, Communications, Humanitarian Affairs, Political Sciences or related Course
At least four years of relevant experience in communications, journalism or public relations
Experience in producing Communications content
Proven ability to Supervise, lead and manage multidisciplinary teams
Desirable previous experience working with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries

Competencies

Fluent in English and Swahili, written and spoken; command of other local languages desirable
Basic audiovisual production skills (photo and video)
Commitment to MSF’s work and values; willingness to work in various contexts
Able to work in a multidisciplinary team
Strategic and Results oriented, teamplayer, flexible, culturally sensitive
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills with ability to train others

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to email a motivation letter and updated Curriculum Vitae as a single file by 13th Oct 2021 to msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org and mention on the subject line “Intersectional Field Communications Manager”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org