Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Officer will be responsible for coordinating the planning, execution and management of all communication-related needs (writing, media relations, documentation, development of IEC materials, events) of the CDC funded projects and corporate communication functions
Key Responsibilities
Ensure regular documentation of project events and implementation activities
Work with other team members to implement the communication strategy
Contribute to the CHS digital presence: manage and update the CDC project sections of the website, news items, personal stories and other multimedia products; posting to social networking sites as guided by the digital media strategy
Work closely with Program Technical teams to design, revise and review information, education and communication (IEC) materials, posters, project profiles, project reports, job aids and tools
Design and production of communication materials including project job aids, project tools, posters, brochures, and other project-related IEC materials for the two projects in line with CHS and donor branding requirements.
Contribute to a catalogued digital media library of CHS Images, videos and other multimedia products
Facilitate and respond to media inquiries
Build the capacity of project teams in the documentation of project success stories, best practices, presentation and photography skills as well as the correct use and application of the CHS brand
Working closely with the Program Officer Advocacy, support relevant project advocacy efforts
Take lead in the management and maintenance of the CHS website and support the implementation of the CHS Digital media strategy through regular content updates, monthly monitoring and evaluation of social media/web traffic through Google Analytics and Hootsuite
Track analytics and create reports detailing successes and failures of various communication campaigns
Any other duties assigned
Person Specification
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations
Three (3) years’ communication work experience in the planning and management of communication, print and broadcast media or interactive digital media for development, at either the national or international level
Exceptional writing skills
Knowledge of desktop publishing and video/audio editing software (Adobe Creative Suite)
Experience with HTML or other browser-based Web content management system (CMS)
Strong communication skills
Ability and interest to write for a variety of mediums
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as ability to work in a culturally diverse team
Attention to detail
Ability to plan, manage and work in high-pressure situation under tight deadlines
Photography and Videography skills
Resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction
Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the subject title as Communications Officer: CHS/HR/CO/01/2021 by 5.00 PM Tuesday, January 12 2021. Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Apply via :
vacancies@chskenya.org
