Jobs Kenya

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  • Research and Learning Manager Programme Coordinator

    Research and Learning Manager Programme Coordinator

    General Position Summary:
    The Research and Learning Manager is tasked to deliver research, monitoring and evaluation of FilmAid’s programs on multiple donor funded communications projects in Kenya specifically for Dadaab and Kakuma humanitarian and development operations. The position also requires exemplary research, analytical & interpersonal communication skills to be used in communicating impact and promoting learning within the organization and externally with donors, government and other key stakeholders.
    Essential Functions:

    Direct responsibility and accountability for planning management and oversight of CwC outreach, livelihood and media arts programmes and projects and any other research, monitoring and evaluations relating to the Kenya Country office;
    Establishes mechanisms to assure all mandatory M&E requirements are met, the intended results are produced;
    Provides evaluation feedback into policy/project/programme design, including comments on various documents and regularly monitors risk logs of projects;
    Follows up on implementation of evaluation recommendations; ensuring the optimal use of evaluations by providing guidance in preparation of timely management response to all mandatory evaluations and by developing a communication plan;
    Provides support to the Senior Management on the programme of work, including identification of topics, and projects/programme to be evaluated;
    Provides support to internal teams and stakeholders on ways and means to improve M&E related components and activities;
    Provides support at the design stage of programmes/projects for setting up a framework with defined indicators to facilitate the evaluation at the later stages;
    Leadership and coordination of evaluation missions for projects, sectoral and thematic evaluations, including desk evaluations/studies on selected sectors/themes;
    Supports the development of project proposals – particularly performance monitoring plans and M&E sections;
    Develop standards for measuring quality of activities implemented;
    Lead in the assessing the quality of programmes on a routine basis;
    Communicate challenges, lessons learned, opportunities and best practice resulting from quality assurance activities;
    Ensures timely submission of good quality M&E report, including any other reports requiring M&E inputs. The reports should enlighten, inspire and record compliance for internal and external use, and contain data of sufficient quality to be valid for evaluation;
    In collaboration with HQ support in the preparation of organizations annual reports;
    Contribute to global research and learning on Communicating with Communities (CwC) methodologies;
    Manage programmatic learning structures to ensure that best practices and challenges are incorporated into continued activities.
    Supervisory responsibility
    All project team members.
    Works directly with: Senor Management Team (SMT: Country Director, Creative and Content Director, Operations Director) Management team (MT: Executive Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Finance Manager, Creative and Content Manager, Field/Site Managers). Supervise all program team members in the Kenya operation by articulating expectations, displaying model behavior, maintaining open lines of communication and being clear about roles and relationships. Work directly with Senior Management Team to design, monitor and report program performance objectives.

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    A degree or equivalent in Media for Development or related field with certificate/diploma in Programme Monitoring and Evaluation;
    At least 4 years experience operational M&E experience at the national and international level in development and humanitarian issues;
    Expertise and familiarity with cutting-edge M&E methods, designing results frameworks and evaluating development results, including experience in practical implementation of impact evaluations, experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations, particularly in public and private enterprises;
    Demonstrated experience in applying qualitative/participatory research methods; linking planning to M&E; results based approaches;
    Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems; proficiency in using statistical analysis software, such as SPSS and Excel); qualitative data analysis software (such as QSR) will be an asset;
    Experienced in rendering M&E results with Social Behavior Change Communication approaches;
    Experience with principles and practice of humanitarian aid and/or development.
    Has lived and is willing to live and work in non-family workstations.

    Key Skills and Competencies:

    Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili is essential.
    Excellent writing skills.
    Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
    Creative and analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects.
    Must be highly organized and able to work with other teams.

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  • 1st Assistant Director

    1st Assistant Director

    Job Specific Tasks

    Assist the Director coordinate all production activity and supervise the cast and crew.
    Provide regular production reports.
    Oversee location, props and equipment.
    Responsible for health and safety on set.
    Prepare script breakdown and preliminary shooting schedule with the Unit Producer and/or Director.
    Aid in location business, as delegated by the Director.
    Ensure production runs according to schedule.
    Prepare day- to- day schedules for talent employment and determine the cast and crew calls
    Direct background action and supervise crowd control.
    Supervise the functioning of the shooting set and crew.

    Requirements

    Degree or Diploma in Film or in any other relevant field.
    An Authoritative team leader and motivator.
    Have exceptional organizational and time management skills.
    An excellent communicator.
    Pay close attention to detail.
    Flexible and have a positive approach.
    Capable of working long hours.

  • Regional Communications Manager

    Regional Communications Manager

    To oversee the development and implementation of a communications and brand management strategy for FilmAid in East Africa and to provide expert external communications advice for donors, partners and allies in East Africa in liaison with FilmAid International.
    Job Responsibilities

    Oversee the planning and implementation of all external communications activities.
    Develop and disseminate an annual communications plan in support of FilmAid’s annual program and development goals.
    Coordinate the development, production, distribution and analytical analysis of all external communications content.
    Leverage analytics to inform strategy, improve content engagement and extend the brand reach of the organization.
    Improve upon internal processes for coordinating content production and delivery from the field, under the guidance and direction of the Creative and Content Director.
    Ensure brand guidelines and the vision, mission and values of the organization.
    Grow the reputation of the Organization and visibility of the Brand
    Support the communications strategy and communications needs of FilmAid International’s headquarters in New York.
    Ensure all communications systems are working effectively in collaboration with the international team in US
    Work collaboratively with FilmAid HQ to update the external communications strategy and workplans for the year and jointly produce marketing materials for promotional and fundraising campaigns.
    Manage and oversee the implementation of FilmAid Kenya’s first Branding Guide and Communications Strategy
    Develop succinct communications messaging around complex humanitarian and development issues, including issues affecting health, education, protection, the environment, and other issue areas that affect FilmAid’s beneficiary population.
    Work with the FilmAid International’s communications team to research, document, proofread, and publish articles for multi-platform distribution (web, social media, mobile).
    Boost the Organization’s communications impact across the media spectrum to increase awareness and recognition of the humanitarian and development impact of FilmAid Kenya and in the region and engage our various audiences.
    Maintain and update the FilmAid Kenya website and all communication database systems including Mailchimp.
    Produce and publish email campaigns and monthly newsletters.
    Manage media relations: Set up media guidelines, organize media excursions, brief the media and ensure positive publicity of FilmAid.
    Plan, design and manage communication around events to promote and expand the visibility and the work of FilmAid in Kenya as well as encourage responsible reportage on beneficiary communities, with a focus on creating platforms for independent advocacy (such as the Olympics project in Kakuma Refugee Camp that was covered internationally).
    Lead advocacy through communications on beneficiary protection issues such as SGBV and other pertinent protection issues with various stakeholders including donors.
    Provide expert external communications advice for donors, partners and allies in the U.S./European/East African communities.
    Champion Ambassadorship through leveraging internal and external communication opportunities to inform, engage and inspire our internal publics and external stakeholders
    Monitor and evaluate the impact of our communication on the Organization’s reputation.
    Work closely with Creative & Content staff to ensure products maintain high quality for international communications purposes.
    Develop & manage a partner resource index detailing partner contacts (Donors and other key stakeholders), stakeholders in each area of FilmAid’s program response, program support cycles, networks, affiliations and resources to anchor the program development strategy.
    Provide ongoing capacity building and support to all FilmAid Staff on partnership engagement and external communication strategies.
    Identifying, establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with refugee communities, donors, international organizations, NGOs, civil society actors, and other stakeholders.
    Contributing to FilmAid’s organizational strategic thinking and organizational growth strategy, working with Country Director, Program Director, HQ and other country programs
    Hire and manage partner engagement and external communications staff and media consultants
    Represent the Country Director in agency meetings and other meetings as need arises
    Under the guidance of FilmAid policy and partnerships agreements, develop Memorandum of Understanding guidelines and documents for working with partners through in-kind partnerships.

    Qualifications 

    Bachelor of Arts in Communications, International Relations, Content production and / or any other relevant discipline.
    At least 4 years work experience on humanitarian or development sector managing external communication and partnership.
    Relevant experience working for a media company in PR, content strategy, or marketing.
    Highly developed website management skills and a minimum one year experience managing an INGO’s website and other digital media communication platforms.
    At least one year experience being producer for external communications materials including video and print for an international agency.
    Well developed creative skills in one or more of the following areas graphic design, videography, photography and editing.
    Highly developed communication skills and excellent command of English language, both written and spoken.
    Excellent analytical, decision-making, interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills.
    Commitment to humanitarian principles, including CHS and CDAC standards and values as well as Sphere standards.

  • Regional External Communications Manager

    Regional External Communications Manager

    Job Purpose:
    To oversee the development and implementation of a communications and brand management strategy for FilmAid in East Africa and to provide expert external communications advice for donors, partners and allies in East Africa in liaison with FilmAid International.
    Key roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    Communications

    Oversee the planning and implementation of all external communications activities.
    Develop and disseminate an annual communications plan in support of FilmAid’s annual program and development goals.
    Coordinate the development, production, distribution and analytical analysis of all external communications content.
    Leverage analytics to inform strategy, improve content engagement and extend the brand reach of the organization.
    Improve upon internal processes for coordinating content production and delivery from the field, under the guidance and direction of the Creative and Content Director.
    Ensure brand guidelines and the vision, mission and values of the organization.
    Grow the reputation of the Organization and visibility of the Brand
    Support the communications strategy and communications needs of FilmAid International’s headquarters in New York.
    Ensure all communications systems are working effectively in collaboration with the international team in US
    Work collaboratively with FilmAid HQ to update the external communications strategy and workplans for the year and jointly produce marketing materials for promotional and fundraisingcampaigns.
    Manage and oversee the implementation of FilmAid Kenya’s first Branding Guide and

    Communications Strategy

    Develop succinct communications messaging around complex humanitarian and development issues, including issues affecting health, education, protection, the environment, and other issue areas that affect FilmAid’s beneficiary population.
    Work with the FilmAid International’s communications team to research, document, proofread, and publish articles for multi-platform distribution (web, social media, mobile).
    Boost the Organization’s communications impact across the media spectrum to increase awareness and recognition of the humanitarian and development impact of FilmAid Kenya and in the region and engage our various audiences.
    Maintain and update the FilmAid Kenya website and all communication database systems including Mailchimp.
    Produce and publish email campaigns and monthly newsletters.
    Manage media relations: Set up media guidelines, organize media excursions, brief the media and ensure positive publicity of FilmAid.
    Plan, design and manage communication around events to promote and expand the visibility and the work of FilmAid in Kenya as well as encourage responsible reportage on beneficiary communities, with a focus on creating platforms for independent advocacy (such as the
    Olympics project in Kakuma Refugee Camp that was covered internationally).
    Lead advocacy through communications on beneficiary protection issues such as SGBV and other pertinent protection issues with various stakeholders including donors.
    Provide expert external communications advice for donors, partners and allies in the U.S./European/East African communities.
    Champion Ambassadorship through leveraging internal and external communication opportunities to inform, engage and inspire our internal publics and external stakeholders
    Monitor and evaluate the impact of our communication on the Organization’s reputation.
    Work closely with Creative & Content staff to ensure products maintain high quality for international communications purposes.
    Partner Engagement Management
    Develop & manage a partner resource index detailing partner contacts (Donors and other key stakeholders), stakeholders in each area of FilmAid’s program response, program support cycles, networks, affiliations and resources to anchor the program development strategy.
    Provide ongoing capacity building and support to all FilmAid Staff on partnership engagement and external communication strategies.
    Identifying, establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with refugee communities, donors, international organizations, NGOs, civil society actors, and other stakeholders.
    Contributing to FilmAid’s organizational strategic thinking and organizational growth strategy, workingwith Country Director, Program Director, HQ and other country programs
    Hire and manage partner engagement and external communications staff and media consultants
    Represent the Country Director in agency meetings and other meetings as need arises
    Under the guidance of FilmAid policy and partnerships agreements, develop Memorandum of
    Understanding guidelines and documents for working with partners through in-kind partnerships.

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    Bachelor of Arts in Communications, International Relations, Content production and / or any other relevant discipline.
    At least 4 years work experience on humanitarian or development sector managing external communication and partnership.
    Relevant experience working for a media company in PR, content strategy, or marketing.
    Highly developed website management skills and a minimum one year experience managing anINGO’s website and other digital media communication platforms.
    At least one year experience being producer for external communications materials including video and print for an international agency.
    Well developed creative skills in one or more of the following areas graphic design, videography, photography and editing.
    Highly developed communication skills and excellent command of English language, both written and spoken.
    Excellent analytical, decision-making, interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills.
    Commitment to humanitarian principles, including CHS and CDAC standards and values as wellas Sphere standards.

  • Research and Learning Manager Programme Coordinator

    Research and Learning Manager Programme Coordinator

    General Position Summary:
    The Research and Learning Manager is tasked to deliver research, monitoring and evaluation of FilmAid’s programs on multiple donor funded communications projects in Kenya specifically for Dadaab and Kakuma humanitarian and development operations. The position also requires exemplary research, analytical & interpersonal communication skills to be used in communicating impact and promoting learning within the organization and externally with donors, government and other key stakeholders.
    Essential Functions:

    Direct responsibility and accountability for planning management and oversight of CwC outreach, livelihood and media arts programmes and projects and any other research, monitoring and evaluations relating to the Kenya Country office;
    Establishes mechanisms to assure all mandatory M&E requirements are met, the intended results are produced;
    Provides evaluation feedback into policy/project/programme design, including comments on various documents and regularly monitors risk logs of projects;
    Follows up on implementation of evaluation recommendations; ensuring the optimal use of evaluations by providing guidance in preparation of timely management response to all mandatory evaluations and by developing a communication plan;
    Provides support to the Senior Management on the programme of work, including identification of topics, and projects/programme to be evaluated;
    Provides support to internal teams and stakeholders on ways and means to improve M&E related components and activities;
    Provides support at the design stage of programmes/projects for setting up a framework with defined indicators to facilitate the evaluation at the later stages;
    Leadership and coordination of evaluation missions for projects, sectoral and thematic evaluations, including desk evaluations/studies on selected sectors/themes;
    Supports the development of project proposals – particularly performance monitoring plans and M&E sections;
    Develop standards for measuring quality of activities implemented;
    Lead in the assessing the quality of programmes on a routine basis;
    Communicate challenges, lessons learned, opportunities and best practice resulting from quality assurance activities;
    Ensures timely submission of good quality M&E report, including any other reports requiring M&E inputs. The reports should enlighten, inspire and record compliance for internal and external use, and contain data of sufficient quality to be valid for evaluation;
    In collaboration with HQ support in the preparation of organizations annual reports;
    Contribute to global research and learning on Communicating with Communities (CwC) methodologies;
    Manage programmatic learning structures to ensure that best practices and challenges are incorporated into continued activities.
    Supervisory responsibility
    All project team members.
    Works directly with: Senor Management Team (SMT: Country Director, Creative and Content Director, Operations Director) Management team (MT: Executive Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Finance Manager, Creative and Content Manager, Field/Site Managers). Supervise all program team members in the Kenya operation by articulating expectations, displaying model behavior, maintaining open lines of communication and being clear about roles and relationships. Work directly with Senior Management Team to design, monitor and report program performance objectives.

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    A degree or equivalent in Media for Development or related field with certificate/diploma in Programme Monitoring and Evaluation;
    At least 4 years experience operational M&E experience at the national and international level in development and humanitarian issues;
    Expertise and familiarity with cutting-edge M&E methods, designing results frameworks and evaluating development results, including experience in practical implementation of impact evaluations, experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations, particularly in public and private enterprises;
    Demonstrated experience in applying qualitative/participatory research methods; linking planning to M&E; results based approaches;
    Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems; proficiency in using statistical analysis software, such as SPSS and Excel); qualitative data analysis software (such as QSR) will be an asset;
    Experienced in rendering M&E results with Social Behavior Change Communication approaches;
    Experience with principles and practice of humanitarian aid and/or development.
    Has lived and is willing to live and work in non-family workstations.

    Key Skills and Competencies:

    Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili is essential.
    Excellent writing skills.
    Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
    Creative and analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects.
    Must be highly organized and able to work with other teams.

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  • 1st Assistant Director

    1st Assistant Director

    Job Specific Tasks

    Assist the Director coordinate all production activity and supervise the cast and crew.
    Provide regular production reports.
    Oversee location, props and equipment.
    Responsible for health and safety on set.
    Prepare script breakdown and preliminary shooting schedule with the Unit Producer and/or Director.
    Aid in location business, as delegated by the Director.
    Ensure production runs according to schedule.
    Prepare day- to- day schedules for talent employment and determine the cast and crew calls
    Direct background action and supervise crowd control.
    Supervise the functioning of the shooting set and crew.

    Requirements

    Degree or Diploma in Film or in any other relevant field.
    An Authoritative team leader and motivator.
    Have exceptional organizational and time management skills.
    An excellent communicator.
    Pay close attention to detail.
    Flexible and have a positive approach.
    Capable of working long hours.

  • Regional Communications Manager

    Regional Communications Manager

    To oversee the development and implementation of a communications and brand management strategy for FilmAid in East Africa and to provide expert external communications advice for donors, partners and allies in East Africa in liaison with FilmAid International.
    Job Responsibilities

    Oversee the planning and implementation of all external communications activities.
    Develop and disseminate an annual communications plan in support of FilmAid’s annual program and development goals.
    Coordinate the development, production, distribution and analytical analysis of all external communications content.
    Leverage analytics to inform strategy, improve content engagement and extend the brand reach of the organization.
    Improve upon internal processes for coordinating content production and delivery from the field, under the guidance and direction of the Creative and Content Director.
    Ensure brand guidelines and the vision, mission and values of the organization.
    Grow the reputation of the Organization and visibility of the Brand
    Support the communications strategy and communications needs of FilmAid International’s headquarters in New York.
    Ensure all communications systems are working effectively in collaboration with the international team in US
    Work collaboratively with FilmAid HQ to update the external communications strategy and workplans for the year and jointly produce marketing materials for promotional and fundraising campaigns.
    Manage and oversee the implementation of FilmAid Kenya’s first Branding Guide and Communications Strategy
    Develop succinct communications messaging around complex humanitarian and development issues, including issues affecting health, education, protection, the environment, and other issue areas that affect FilmAid’s beneficiary population.
    Work with the FilmAid International’s communications team to research, document, proofread, and publish articles for multi-platform distribution (web, social media, mobile).
    Boost the Organization’s communications impact across the media spectrum to increase awareness and recognition of the humanitarian and development impact of FilmAid Kenya and in the region and engage our various audiences.
    Maintain and update the FilmAid Kenya website and all communication database systems including Mailchimp.
    Produce and publish email campaigns and monthly newsletters.
    Manage media relations: Set up media guidelines, organize media excursions, brief the media and ensure positive publicity of FilmAid.
    Plan, design and manage communication around events to promote and expand the visibility and the work of FilmAid in Kenya as well as encourage responsible reportage on beneficiary communities, with a focus on creating platforms for independent advocacy (such as the Olympics project in Kakuma Refugee Camp that was covered internationally).
    Lead advocacy through communications on beneficiary protection issues such as SGBV and other pertinent protection issues with various stakeholders including donors.
    Provide expert external communications advice for donors, partners and allies in the U.S./European/East African communities.
    Champion Ambassadorship through leveraging internal and external communication opportunities to inform, engage and inspire our internal publics and external stakeholders
    Monitor and evaluate the impact of our communication on the Organization’s reputation.
    Work closely with Creative & Content staff to ensure products maintain high quality for international communications purposes.
    Develop & manage a partner resource index detailing partner contacts (Donors and other key stakeholders), stakeholders in each area of FilmAid’s program response, program support cycles, networks, affiliations and resources to anchor the program development strategy.
    Provide ongoing capacity building and support to all FilmAid Staff on partnership engagement and external communication strategies.
    Identifying, establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with refugee communities, donors, international organizations, NGOs, civil society actors, and other stakeholders.
    Contributing to FilmAid’s organizational strategic thinking and organizational growth strategy, working with Country Director, Program Director, HQ and other country programs
    Hire and manage partner engagement and external communications staff and media consultants
    Represent the Country Director in agency meetings and other meetings as need arises
    Under the guidance of FilmAid policy and partnerships agreements, develop Memorandum of Understanding guidelines and documents for working with partners through in-kind partnerships.

    Qualifications 

    Bachelor of Arts in Communications, International Relations, Content production and / or any other relevant discipline.
    At least 4 years work experience on humanitarian or development sector managing external communication and partnership.
    Relevant experience working for a media company in PR, content strategy, or marketing.
    Highly developed website management skills and a minimum one year experience managing an INGO’s website and other digital media communication platforms.
    At least one year experience being producer for external communications materials including video and print for an international agency.
    Well developed creative skills in one or more of the following areas graphic design, videography, photography and editing.
    Highly developed communication skills and excellent command of English language, both written and spoken.
    Excellent analytical, decision-making, interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills.
    Commitment to humanitarian principles, including CHS and CDAC standards and values as well as Sphere standards.

  • Regional External Communications Manager

    Regional External Communications Manager

    Job Purpose:
    To oversee the development and implementation of a communications and brand management strategy for FilmAid in East Africa and to provide expert external communications advice for donors, partners and allies in East Africa in liaison with FilmAid International.
    Key roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    Communications

    Oversee the planning and implementation of all external communications activities.
    Develop and disseminate an annual communications plan in support of FilmAid’s annual program and development goals.
    Coordinate the development, production, distribution and analytical analysis of all external communications content.
    Leverage analytics to inform strategy, improve content engagement and extend the brand reach of the organization.
    Improve upon internal processes for coordinating content production and delivery from the field, under the guidance and direction of the Creative and Content Director.
    Ensure brand guidelines and the vision, mission and values of the organization.
    Grow the reputation of the Organization and visibility of the Brand
    Support the communications strategy and communications needs of FilmAid International’s headquarters in New York.
    Ensure all communications systems are working effectively in collaboration with the international team in US
    Work collaboratively with FilmAid HQ to update the external communications strategy and workplans for the year and jointly produce marketing materials for promotional and fundraisingcampaigns.
    Manage and oversee the implementation of FilmAid Kenya’s first Branding Guide and

    Communications Strategy

    Develop succinct communications messaging around complex humanitarian and development issues, including issues affecting health, education, protection, the environment, and other issue areas that affect FilmAid’s beneficiary population.
    Work with the FilmAid International’s communications team to research, document, proofread, and publish articles for multi-platform distribution (web, social media, mobile).
    Boost the Organization’s communications impact across the media spectrum to increase awareness and recognition of the humanitarian and development impact of FilmAid Kenya and in the region and engage our various audiences.
    Maintain and update the FilmAid Kenya website and all communication database systems including Mailchimp.
    Produce and publish email campaigns and monthly newsletters.
    Manage media relations: Set up media guidelines, organize media excursions, brief the media and ensure positive publicity of FilmAid.
    Plan, design and manage communication around events to promote and expand the visibility and the work of FilmAid in Kenya as well as encourage responsible reportage on beneficiary communities, with a focus on creating platforms for independent advocacy (such as the
    Olympics project in Kakuma Refugee Camp that was covered internationally).
    Lead advocacy through communications on beneficiary protection issues such as SGBV and other pertinent protection issues with various stakeholders including donors.
    Provide expert external communications advice for donors, partners and allies in the U.S./European/East African communities.
    Champion Ambassadorship through leveraging internal and external communication opportunities to inform, engage and inspire our internal publics and external stakeholders
    Monitor and evaluate the impact of our communication on the Organization’s reputation.
    Work closely with Creative & Content staff to ensure products maintain high quality for international communications purposes.
    Partner Engagement Management
    Develop & manage a partner resource index detailing partner contacts (Donors and other key stakeholders), stakeholders in each area of FilmAid’s program response, program support cycles, networks, affiliations and resources to anchor the program development strategy.
    Provide ongoing capacity building and support to all FilmAid Staff on partnership engagement and external communication strategies.
    Identifying, establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with refugee communities, donors, international organizations, NGOs, civil society actors, and other stakeholders.
    Contributing to FilmAid’s organizational strategic thinking and organizational growth strategy, workingwith Country Director, Program Director, HQ and other country programs
    Hire and manage partner engagement and external communications staff and media consultants
    Represent the Country Director in agency meetings and other meetings as need arises
    Under the guidance of FilmAid policy and partnerships agreements, develop Memorandum of
    Understanding guidelines and documents for working with partners through in-kind partnerships.

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    Bachelor of Arts in Communications, International Relations, Content production and / or any other relevant discipline.
    At least 4 years work experience on humanitarian or development sector managing external communication and partnership.
    Relevant experience working for a media company in PR, content strategy, or marketing.
    Highly developed website management skills and a minimum one year experience managing anINGO’s website and other digital media communication platforms.
    At least one year experience being producer for external communications materials including video and print for an international agency.
    Well developed creative skills in one or more of the following areas graphic design, videography, photography and editing.
    Highly developed communication skills and excellent command of English language, both written and spoken.
    Excellent analytical, decision-making, interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills.
    Commitment to humanitarian principles, including CHS and CDAC standards and values as wellas Sphere standards.

  • Documentary Director

    Documentary Director

    verall Objective of the consultancy but not limited to:
    ● Thoroughly research content messaging to finalise key messages with FilmAid programmatic staff and partner agencies.
    ● Develop a story for a 2 part documentary to be aired on national TV.
    ● Develop a theme for 10 short film stories
    ● Write scripts for a two part documentary and 10 short film stories
    ● Direct content for documentary and 10 short film stories
    ● Work with the editor to create a director’s cut before the final version.
    Essential Skills, qualifications and experience and Competencies
    ● Confident in spoken and written English.
    ● Experience in documentary writing.
    ● Strong knowledge of video camera operation.
    ● At least 5 years’ experience in documentary production or related field.
    ● Creative mindset and passionate about storytelling through film
    ● Confident communicator, honest and reliable with the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
    ● Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
    ● Experience working in hardship areas.

  • Project Manager – Livelihood

    Project Manager – Livelihood

    Job Purpose
    The Project Manager – Livelihood will efficiently and effectively support, manage and implement FilmAid’s Support for the Protection and Assistance of Refugees in Kenya (SPARK) Programme funded by DFID.
    The position requires knowledge and experience of food security and livelihoods in developing countries as wells as exemplary planning, program design and interpersonal communication skills to be used in managing work in the dynamics of creating synergies between refugee beneficiaries and host community needs in Turkana West, aid stakeholders, Government and other parties in the humanitarian and development sector.
    Project Manager Job Roles and Responsibilities
    Results based planning and execution
    Direct responsibility for execution of SPARK activities based on FilmAid’s theory of Social Change. The ideal candidate must be able to drive the delivery of emergency lifesaving information in disaster contexts and longer-term behavior modification communications based on a sound understanding of the audiences;
    In collaboration with the SPARK partners in Kakuma, support the programme team to design the community level market base livelihood interventions and IGA opportunities for beneficiaries
    Through partnerships, Identify the potentials enterprise to engage and create linkages new markets and employments for beneficiaries
    Directly responsible for expenditure budget development, modification and expenditure tracking on communications based outreach in Kakuma, in collaboration with the Field Manager
    Design and execute activities that magnify desired behavior through radio, film and bulk SMS and monitor to meet the desired outcomes.
    Provides support to teams to deliver social marketing, BCC communication and CwC interventions effectively;
    Maintain an effective reporting system for SPARK. The reports should enlighten, inspire and record compliance for internal and external use, and contain data of sufficient quality to be valid for evaluation;
    Manage programmatic learning structures to ensure that best practices and challenges are incorporated into SPARK programme activities;
    Ensures timely submission of good quality project reports, including any other reports requiring outreach inputs. The reports should enlighten, inspire and record compliance for internal and external use, and contain data of sufficient quality to be valid for evaluation;
    Manage programmatic learning structures to ensure that best practices and challenges are incorporated into continued activities.
    Compliance Management
    Lead teams in results based planning drawn from shared M&E log frames, performance monitoring plans and budgets for SPARK;
    Incorporate Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) in programme implementation;
    Coordination of programmatic meetings between FilmAid in Kakuma and UN agencies, donors, aid agencies, government stakeholder to foster positive relationships;
    Lead communication between departments to facilitate quality delivery of activities and assist with the development of communications strategies to support SPARK programme goals and increase community awareness;
    Oversee the management of visibility activities ensuring that all activities include appropriate branding and donor recognition.
    Line Supervisory responsibility
    Supervise all program team members in Kakuma operations by articulating expectations, displaying model behavior, maintaining open lines of communication and being clear about roles and relationships.
    Work directly with Field Manager to design program performance objectives, develop yearly outreach plan according to program needs and capacity etc.
    Qualifications and Requirements for the Project Manager Job
    Higher Diploma in Communications for Development, Program management or other relevant discipline.
    At least four (4) years’ experience in program implementation and coordination, preferably with an international humanitarian aid organization;
    Clear understanding of economic development and market-based programming; and of socioeconomic context in the country.
    Demonstrated ability to manage a team.
    High-level project coordination experience, with requisite skills in project management, developing and managing budgets, internal communications, supervising and working with partners and Bilateral &
    Multilateral Funds (e.g. DFID…)
    Ability to deliver quality programmatic outcomes in a time-sensitive manner.
    Experience delivering projects in multiple locations, including cross-cultural and multi-language environments.
    Experience working with media and managing magnification events.
    Working knowledge on Social Marketing, C4D, CwC methodologies.
    Experience with principles and practice of humanitarian aid and/or development.
    Flexibility to work for extended hours when necessary, and able to live in a hardship area.
    Competencies
    Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
    Ability to work with a widespread cross-cultural team.
    Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili is essential.
    Excellent analytical, decision-making and organizational skills.
    Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
    Ability to exercise discretion, independent judgment, political acumen and professional accountability in all situations.