Communication Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Title: Communication Assistant

Grade: NA G5

Official Station (Country):Nairobi

Organizational Location/Unit: Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) / Office of the WHO Representative for Somalia.

The purpose of the post: To provide support to WHO Somalia country office programmes in all activities related to communications and advocacy including dissemination of information products.

Date of Issuance: 13 June 2012

Closing Date: 29 June 2012

Starting Date: 01 August 2012

Duration: 1 year fixed-term – Post of limited duration

The Successful Candidate Will:

Under the direct supervision of the Communications and Donor relations officer, with overall guidance of the WHO Representative for Somalia, the Communications Assistant will:

·         Contact WHO sub-offices to gather material on WHO’S work to promote the agency’s role in emergencies and health in general;

·         Prepare drafts of information materials, health updates, annual reports, human interest stories and updates for the website;

·         Assist in the design and development of communication materials;

·         Be responsible for the timely dissemination of the programme communication materials to target audiences, and participate in the evaluation of their impact;

·         Ensure that health partners, donors and other stakeholders receive on a timely basis WHO updates on the Somali situation;

·         Organize meetings and conferences, take notes, follow up with action points and prepare reports;

·         Contribute to development of an advocacy and communication strategy by conducting appropriate audience research and compiling and analyzing relevant data.

·         Any other tasks as requested by the Communications and Donor relations officer or WHO representative for Somalia;

Qualifications Required:

Education:

·         Completion of secondary school, supplemented with post-secondary training in Communication, Journalism and Public Relations.

Skills:

·         Good knowledge of WHO rules, manuals, practices/procedures and routines

·         Good knowledge of modern office procedures; computer literacy

·         Good filing and organizational skills

·         Communication in a credible and effective way, and ability to maintain good working relation with staff, experts and visitors

·         Producing and delivering quality results in pressing situations and conflicting priorities

·         Proven ability to work as part of a team

Experience:

·         Five years experience in Communications, Journalism and Public Relations

Languages:

·         Very good knowledge of spoken and written English and the local language.

Closing date for applications: 29 June 2012

Applications should be made in writing and sent to:

Administrative Officer
WHO Somalia
Email: recruitment@nbo.emro.who.int

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