Organization: Adeso
Position Title: Communications Officer
Position Location: Nairobi
Duration: 1 year with possibility
of extension
Reporting to:Communications &
Advocacy Officer
Starting date: Immediate
Application deadline: 6th July 2012. Adeso will
conduct interviews on an on-going basis.
Vacancy contact: Please send
applications to jobs@adesoafrica.org – Adeso will only respond to short-listed
applicants.
Organizational Context
Adeso, formally known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and
vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization.
At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full
potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans
can thrive.
Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is
the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our
programming.
We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect
community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life
and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods
through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative
humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener
future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Our current donor portfolio includes the European Commission,
USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, and the Government of Netherlands, among others.
Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing
managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities
for personal growth and development.
Position Summary
The position holder will work closely with Adeso’s
Communications and Advocacy Officer and other program staff to support the
organization’s communications needs across its three country programs.
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to support the overall
functioning of the communications department and provide administrative support
where needed.
The Communications Officer will be primarily responsible for
management of the website and social media activities, and for ensuring timely
execution of the day-to-day work of the department.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
Website
- Manage
the Adeso website. This includes regularly updating the “In the Spotlight”
and “Success stories” sections, as well as the headlines facts, and
vacancy announcements
- Monitor
and report on website usage
- Liaise
with external consultants on a needs-basis for development of new website
templates
Social media
- Develop
and oversee the implementation of an organizational social media strategy
- Set
targets for increasing Adeso’s visibility and reach via Facebook, Twitter,
Linkedin and other social networking sites
- Manage
posts on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and other social networking sites
Communications, publications and materials
- Develop
and maintain a suite of materials to effectively communication Adeso’s
mission, vision, main messages and on-going projects to key audiences;
- Edit
or develop and disseminate of Adeso case studies and success stories to
maximize their use;
- Work
with project teams to create and regularly update project profiles as well
as an organizational profile;
- Maintain
an updated database of available information materials (physical and
electronic).
Media
- Conduct
weekly media monitoring and send weekly reports to staff in Kenya, South
Sudan and Somalia respectively;
- Support
the Communications and Advocacy Officer in developing media strategy,
drafting press releases, responding to media enquiries and building
dialogue with journalists.
Editorial
- Provide
editorial support to colleagues for reports, case studies, articles, and
presentations;
Other
- Any
other duty as may be assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- Masters
Degree in Communications/Journalism or related field, or Bachelors degree
and demonstrated experience
- Experience
working within a humanitarian or development context an asset
- Excellent
communications skills (oral and written)
- Excellent
written and spoken English is essential, as well as a critical eye for
editing and grammar
- Experience
in managing websites and in using social media tools in a professional
context
- Experience
and skills in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, Adobe
- Demonstrated
effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in a timely
manner
- Demonstrated
ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines
- Ability
to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for
diversity
- Knowledge
of or interest in humanitarian programs, as well as a commitment to
Adeso’s mission and vision
- Willingness
and ability to travel to remote locations
Application Process
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly
motivated professional.
If you would like to join this dynamic team and help contribute
to better resilience and economic growth for African communities, please submit
your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org, ,www.adesoafrica.org
Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources
Manager and include the following:
- An
updated CV; and
- An
application letter which should includes full contact details of three
work-related referees.
This position is only open to Kenyan Nationals.
Applications not including all of the above information will not
be reviewed.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Adeso is an equal opportunity employer.