I. Position Background: This position used to be shared 50/50 between Assistant Regional Information Officer (ARIO) and Field Communications Manager (FCM).
Given the increasing volume of MSF operations within Kenya, it became crucial for the FCM position to be occupied on a full time basis in order to provide adequate communications support to MSF operational teams in the country.
She/he will propose, implement and coordinate all MSF communications related to our operations in Kenya, in order to build visibility, acceptance and leverage.
II. Place in the Organisation: The Kenya FCM is an intersectional position shared between all MSF sections based in Kenya.
He/she is under the shared hierarchical supervision of the Heads of Mission in Kenya and receives technical support from the Regional Information Office (RIO) for East Africa managed by the Regional Communication Coordinator (RCC).
He/she also reports to the relevant Communications Advisors (CA) based at HQ level for content and strategy validation.
III. Main Responsibilities
Propose and implement the MSF communications strategy in Kenya (CCF) under the supervision of the Heads of Mission, with the direct support of the Regional Information Office (RIO) for East Africa, which is composed by the Regional Communication Coordinator (RCC), the Regional Media Manager (RMM) and the Regional Digital Manager (RDM) Media management:
Identify opportunities and Produce MSF communications for media (Press Release, Statement, Talking Points, Q&A…)
Facilitate media request and visits to MSF projects in Kenya in coordination with the RMM o Identify and brief MSF spokespeople for public communications
Act as a spokesperson when necessary Content Production: o Coordinate the production of MSF operational communication material (Operational Update, Photos, Videos, Interviews, Op-ed, Social Media Posts…) according to strategy, context and budget
Assist MSF field teams in producing communications tools directly related to operations (sensitization material, tee-shirts, posters, radio spots…)
Digital Communications:
Produce material for MSF external social media platforms (Twitter, FB, IG, Blogs, Website) in coordination with the RDM.
Event Management:
Coordinate the organisation of MSF local events related to operations and advocacy (exhibition, debate, concert…) according to strategy and budget o Support the organisation of MSF local events related to institutional communications (recruitment, East African MSF association, representation, fundraising…) in coordination with the relevant department.
Internal Communications:
Produce and disseminate material for internal operational communications at different MSF levels (field teams, associative members, coordination, communication departments, HQ…)
Budget management:
Produce and manage the annual communications budget for Kenya to implement agreed communication strategy, approved by the Heads of Mission.
Reporting:
Monthly reporting to Head of Missions, RCC and CA.
Travels:
Regular field trips to MSF projects in Kenya
Potential international training/workshop
IV. Profile Requirements
Education
Degree in journalism, communication or equivalent
Experience
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in journalism or a press office, ideally in Kenya.
Audiovisual content production
Humanitarian aid
International working environment
Languages
Fluent English and Kiswahili
Additional regional language (Luo, Somali, French) valued
Competences
Excellent writing skills
Capacities to produce and edit audiovisual contents
Event management
Very good understanding of digital communication
Commitment to principled humanitarian assistance
Outgoing personality with strong diplomatic skills
Highly organised
Willingness to work flexible hours
