UNFPA
is pleased to announce the following position. The position is open to
interested nationals who should submit their applications (motivational letter)
including a P-11 form which can be accessed through
http://www.unfpa.org/employment/docs/p-11.doc to the email:
kenya.recruit@unfpa.org by
Friday 24 May 2013
Friday 24 May 2013
Post Title: Senior Communications Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Category: SB-4
Duration of Appointment: One year, renewable subject to need, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Organisational Unit: UNFPA Kenya Country Office
Background
Under the guidance of the Representative, the Senior Communications Officer will assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy for UNFPA Kenya Country Office.
The strategy developed will help in developing better media plans and in integrating all communications work on a particular issue.
The Officer will proactively work with Programme Officers to raise awareness, increase the effectiveness and visibility of UNFPA work to stakeholders and the public.
Job Purpose
The Senior Communications Officer will therefore:
- Support UNFPA
Country Office (CO) to develop and coordinate internal communication
systems so as to empower and keep staff up to date on priorities;
- Improve the
understanding and visibility of UNFPA vision, mandate and priorities, to
key stakeholders and the public.
- Consolidate and
strengthen strategic partnerships and networks,
- Support
advancing the implementation of the ICPD agenda within the context of CPAP
and UNDAF,
- Produce
user-friendly materials on key thematic areas and disseminate to the
media, key stakeholders and the public;
- Maintain and
update the website on regular basis with input from programme staff.
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Contribute to
development and implementation of communications strategies focusing on
UNFPA’s priorities in Kenya.
- Provide critical
analysis and communication support to the Country Office through
information gathering and reporting of the internal and external
environment.
- Contribute to
enhanced production and dissemination of communication and advocacy
materials, including brochures, posters, pamphlets, periodic newsletters
and press releases as and when needed.
- Organize events
and help raise national awareness on the issues that UNFPA advocates
(including photo exhibitions, drama festivals, song/poetry competitions,
concerts, etc.).
- Draft
statements, speeches and press releases for the UNFPA Representative.
- Prepare media
arrangements for the UNFPA Representative at events and during the
missions (involving local and international radio, television and
newspapers).
- Assist in
producing promotional materials together with program staff and other
staff.
- Contribute to development
of press and communication materials for media events such as World
Population Day, Launch of The State of World Population Report,
International Women’s Day, and the World AIDS Day among others, as well as
key national events such as dissemination of studies/research/assessments.
- Develop and
produce UNFPA news bulletin on a regular basis.
- Produce, with
assistance of the programme staff, an Annual Programme Report.
- Produce photo
and information materials on the implementation of the projects.
- Edit various
reports/proposals/studies, press releases, speeches to ensure quality,
including its gender sensitivity and social inclusion issues for advocacy
and fund-raising purposes.
- Draft responses
to the queries of the media.
- Develop
strategic partnerships and network with Communication Officers of UN
system, key development partners, civil society organizations (including
faith-based organization) and national and international media.
- Participate in
UN Communication Group and contribute to identifying new and creative ways
to show how UN programs are delivering results and promoting a coherent
image of the UN.
- Organize and
undertake field trips for donors and international and/or national media
to UNFPA program sites and report on the events and progress.
- Organize
training workshops for implementing partners and journalists to sensitize
and create awareness on UNFPA’s mandates and work in Kenya.
- Have a working
knowledge of Kenya Media Network of Population and Development (KEMEP),
and coordinate the successful implementation of media-related activities.
- Any other tasks
given by the UNFPA Representative
Required
Competencies
- The necessary
business acumen
- Innovation and
marketing of new approaches
- Integrity,
commitment and respect for diversity
- Skills to manage
relationships, communicate and develop people
- An ability for
analytical and strategic thinking and results-oriented approach
Qualifications
- At least a
Master’s degree in International Communication or related field. Training
in packaging of Population and Reproductive Health issues will be an added
advantage.
- 5 to 8 years of
professional experience in Communication and Media work at a senior and
preferably supervisory level.
- Fluency in oral
and written English
- Proficiency in
current office software applications such as In-Design, Adobe Illustrator,
Microsoft Word and corporate IT systems.