Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop and implement an integrated 360 degrees advocacy and communications strategy for the DataDENT 2.0 project;
Manage the DataDENT brand and ensure the brand guidelines are up to date and that all DataDENT products and collateral are on brand;
Develop content and lead in the design of research briefs, fact sheets and other communication/advocacy collateral in liaison with country implementing partners and DataDENT management;
Manage media relations, support the delivery of press opportunities and social media engagement for project partners, staff and other stakeholders;
Coordinate input and develop content for the DataDENT website while working with the web manager to update content;
Maintain, update and actively use social media tools and sites (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) for regular initiatives of the project;
Coordinate the advocacy and communication activities for the Community of Practice including ensuring that the database of members is up to date and organize the communication schedule;
Manage the production of advocacy and communication collateral for the Community of Practice including posters, reports, email and the drop box;
Provide technical guidance on how to use media and communications to advance upcoming technical and programmatic activities;
Provide capacity strengthening sessions for relevant content related to the project;
Attend regular advocacy and communication, technical and other meetings assigned, and provide input based on lessons from past media and communications activities including social media;
Participate in, and provide direction on project’s advocacy communication at country and regional levels and also lead capacity strengthening;
Develop a schedule for capacity strengthening for the COP and DataDENT and drive implementation;
Engage with stakeholders and the DataDENT team on policy engagement and how to communicate and advocate for the nutrition data value chain;
Lead the production of any documentation that will be used for publicity, visibility and advocacy; and
Conduct monitoring and impact evaluation of advocacy communications activities.
Qualifications, experience and skills:
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, advocacy, communications, public relations or related field.
At least three (3) years of post-qualification experience in advocacy, communications and public relations, preferably in an international organization.
Understanding of graphic design and desktop publishing, including Microsoft Publisher and Adobe or Corel suites.
Visual media skills including use of still and video camera; ability to develop video storyboards and basic editing.
Excellent editing and writing skills as well as ability to translate complex scientific facts into accessible messages for general audiences.
Proficiency in MS Office, content management systems and social media platforms.
Networking, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills coupled with resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. The ideal candidate should be able to think creatively, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our recruitment portal https://aphrc.org/vacancies/ by March 15, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Cover letters should be addressed to:The Human Resources OfficerAfrican Population and Health Research Center, IncAPHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, KitisuruP. O Box 10787-GPO, NairobiWebsite: www.aphrc.org
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