Communications Officer Security Intern

Job Purpose
Working closely with the communications manager, and leveraging sub-regional networks of communications co-workers, the communications officer will support the positioning the IFRC as a key humanitarian leader and actor.She/he will profile the achievements of National Societies; help build communications capacity of African National Societies and IFRC communications personnel in Africa region, and highlight proposed solutions to humanitarian challenges.
Responsibilities for the Communications Jobs in Kenya
Write stories profiling the achievements of National Societies, with a focus on the impact on individual lives:
Increase the frequency of articles published on the organisational website
Improve the quality of storytelling: focussing on people-centred stories
Use evidence-based approach to showcase the impact of the work on National Societies and IFRC
Collect stories with the help of sub-regional/cluster communications officers
In collaborations with the regional communications manager, strengthen sub-regional communications networks:
Update the database of sub-regional communications focal points
Create mailing lists of sub-regional communications focal points
Frequently contact and build close relationships with individual communications focal points
Operationalise the sub-regional communications networks, during emergencies, for newsgathering
Support the capacity building efforts, through training programmes and, especially, ongoing coaching on how to improve the quality of storytelling
Support emergency communication and work on the implementation of the emergency communication rapid deployment mechanism:
Update the existing roster
Update the existing mapping of qualifications and competencies existing in African National Societies in regards to communications
Update roster of photographers/videographers in each sub-region
Write stories and interviews during emergencies
Provide basic audio-visual material
Draft communication packs with key material (facts and figures, key messages, press releases etc)
Liaise with Africa regional DREF officer(s) and regional communications manager to identify DREFs to provide visibility to; follow up with affected National Society for visibility materials
Manage content for the Africa region webpage
Publish at least two to four articles per week
Proofread and edit stories from the sub-regional communications focal points
Manage content for the Africa region Twitter handle:
Propose Twitter posts to the communications manager daily, focussing on the inclusion of good quality videos, photos, graphics and short videos
Manage the audio-visual database
Upload good quality visuals onto our database, following stipulated technical requirements
Repurpose existing materials for the purposes of production of promotional tools
Compile quarterly Africa region newsletter, Africa Reportage
In collaboration with Africa region communications manager, and sub-regional communications focal points, identify editorial plan for each issue
Follow up with sub-regional communications focal points to ensure adherence to deadlines
Work with outsourced designer to layout each issue
Develop the newsletter into a web-based format, inclusive of link
External relations: establish relationship with external consultants, freelancers, journalists, interns and graphic designer to complement in-house capabilities:
Maintain and update the media directory
Stay in touch with relevant regional media house
Pitch stories and secure interviews from key media outlets
Maintain a database of photographers
Media monitoring
Monitor news and provide a news digest on daily basis
Identify any issues that affect the organisation’s reputation
Qualifications for the Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya
Minimum five years’ experience in communications, advocacy and/or media relations, or journalism
Minimum five years’ experience working in the international humanitarian or development sector or a related field in a developing country
Previous working experience at the IFRC or a National Society, with experience of having worked in the field during an emergency and/or to profile development programming
Broad understanding of Red Cross Red Crescent policies and activities
Strong knowledge of current affairs as they relate to humanitarian developments in Africa
Strong relationship management skills including ability to rapidly build and extend professional networks
Proven track record of planning and managing integrated communications programmes including digital communications and production
Fluently spoken and written English
Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)
Competencies and valuesAccountability-Commitment to the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and its values;
Diversity-Cultural sensitivity and appreciation of diversity; Integrity-High standard of integrity and personal conduct;
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