JOB DIMENSIONS:
Participate in the design and planning of new stakeholder/public/school /university engagement activities including setting up participatory meetings and identifying resource requirements.
Ensure smooth implementation of public engagement and communication activities in Nairobi region as agreed upon in the Programme engagement work plan
Support in the facilitation and expansion of school engagement activities including: on-line school engagement (SEP KEMRI website); “I’m a scientist” on-line engagement platform; and other appropriate Nairobi school engagement approaches identified through 1 and 2 above
To explore potential future opportunities for communication/engagement in Nairobi and beyond through engagement with key health/education stakeholders, researchers and members of the public.
To support the Policy engagement officer and the head of communications in media engagement and liaison for dissemination of research.
To support the Policy engagement officer and the head of communications in website content development / updating in collaboration with the ICT department and scientists
Liaise with the KWTRP Head of Community Engagement and the Head of Communications, and / or other programme officers working in relevant areas to implement an overarching communications strategy
To prepare/draft write-ups as may be required for inclusion in/ to support proposals, posters, presentations/seminars, IEC materials (including website content) and publications.
Participate in tracking use of project funds/ grants through the monitoring, review and preparation of field expense reports, tracking of study expenses etc.
Prepare and submit draft reports/media as required including activity reports, project progress reports, short videos etc.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in the design and implementation of new community/public/school/university engagement and communication activities
Engaging with health and education stakeholders in the implementation of engagement/communication activities
To implement KWTRP school and university engagement activities
To keep KWTRP website updated with KWTRP Nairobi updates
To support media liaison/communication and policy engagement where required
To prepare/draft write-ups as may be required for inclusion in/ to support proposals, posters, presentations/seminars, IEC materials (including website content) and publications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A degree in a relevant discipline (communications/ journalism/Public Relations/ Social science / health / Community Development)
Experience in desktop publishing software (Correl Draw, Photoshop, etc)
At least 3 years’ experience in public engagement/communication/development
Experience of creating and implementing engagement/communication plans and activities in a busy organization
Experience of preparing visual content for scientific/health communication media (e.g. websites, video, magazines, policy briefs, newspaper articles etc.) in a variety of styles to suit different audiences
Excellent familiarity with modern and best practice approaches to communication, knowledge exchange and information management
Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications
COMPETENCIES:
Good inter-personal skills and ability to network, build and maintain strong relationships
ICT skills including familiarity with website design approaches
Excellent presentation skills (use of PowerPoint or other media including video), excellent quality of written work in English
Ability to work with limited supervision to meet deadlines
