FHI Jobs in Kenya: Associate Director and Associate Communications Officer

FHI is dedicated to improve lives through a highly diversified program of research.
Since our inception in 1971, FHI has formed partnerships with national governments and local communities in dozens of countries throughout the developing world to support lasting improvements in the health of individuals and the effectiveness of health care systems.
We seek qualified candidates for the following positions to be based in Nairobi:
Associate Director
Ref: No. FHI-AD-ROADS II
Job Summary:
  • Provide leadership and management expertise to ensure effective and efficient HIV/AIDS and broader health programming in East, Central and Southern Africa.
  • Assist the Project Director in development, management, implementation and evaluation of appropriate systems, projects, services, staff and budgets.
  • Assist in development and evaluation of project goals and/or objectives, sub agreements, monitoring of project implementation, reports, etc., as it relates to the project’s strategic plan and priorities.
  • Participate in implementing quality improvement systems for various programs and the development of staff capacity, including identification of professional development opportunities.
Minimum Requirements

  • BA/BS and 9-11 years relevant work experience in Program Management.
  • Master’s and 7-9 years relevant work experience in Program Management.
Associate Communications Officer
Ref: No. FHI-ACO-ROADS II
Job Summary:
  • The Associate Communications Officer, documentation and reporting, will provide assistance in the documentation and dissemination of success stories, promising practices and lessons learned in HIV/AIDS and broader health programming in East and Central Africa.
  • The post holder will also develop program reports in liaison with colleagues, identify resource materials to inform strategic planning, and facilitate communication across project offices.
Minimum Recruitment:
  • A basic degree in journalism, communication or public relations or postgraduate diploma with good experience.
  • Three or more years in project communications within an international development agency setting.
  • Experience in writing/ editing for the media or publications
  • Experience in the media and media relations.
  • Ability to write within tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
* For a more detailed job description of the above positions, please visit out website as indicated below.
FHI has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates may
register online through the FHI Career Center at
www.fhi.org/en/AboutFHI/Employment/index.htm. or via email
to: Kenya-hr@fhi.org and quote the Ref No. provided on the subject line while sending your application, to be
received not later than July 2, 2010.
No phone calls please!
Kindly note that only short listed persons will be contacted.