FIDA Kenya is an organization that is committed to the creation of a society that is free of all forms of discrimination against women and is looking for dynamic, innovative and experienced individual to fill the following position: -
Public Relations & Communications Officer
(to be based at the Nairobi Office)
Duties: -
Public Relations & Communications Officer
(to be based at the Nairobi Office)
Duties: -
- To enhance the visibility of FIDA Kenya on issues of gender and transformative justice.
- Development and implementation of communication strategies and policies.
- Coordination of publicity and advocacy strategies for various FIDA Kenya programs.
- Monitoring coverage, media coverage of FIDA Kenya and women's rights issues and responding to the same.
- Drafting of speeches, press statements and articles for
publication in various media. Coordination of press conferences and other media events. - FIDA Kenya website maintenance.
- Networking with like minded organizations for information sharing.
- Manage the preparation and production of FIDA Kenya journals and publications.
- Undertake any other tasks as commensurate with the post.
Qualifications and Attributes: -
The ideal candidate should posses the following qualifications and attributes:-
The ideal candidate should posses the following qualifications and attributes:-
- Hold a Bachelors degree from a recognized University majoring in Mass Communication or its equivalent in related fields.
- Minimum of 5 Years post qualification professional experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in gender & women's rights issues.
- Knowledge of media and experience in program management.
- Proficiency in computers and maintaining websites.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Social & outgoing personality.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Proven excellent writing skills, with strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send their applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating expected salary and their daytime contact, addressed to the undersigned to be received by 5.00 p.m. 24th March 2010.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.
The Executive Director
Federation of Women Lawyers - Kenya
Amboseli Road, off Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 46324-00100
Nairobi
Email: info @ fidakenya.org
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
FIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.
The Executive Director
Federation of Women Lawyers - Kenya
Amboseli Road, off Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 46324-00100
Nairobi
Email: info @ fidakenya.org
