Communication and Media Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2 years with possibility for extension
Background
Job specifications and qualifications
Specifically
- Edit, finalise, oversee
production, and ensure overall quality and consistency of a range of
publications including technical reports, annual reports, general and
targeted audience articles, information sheets, posters, thematic
brochures, presentations, and others, including rewriting and tailoring
language for different users, and supervision of editing consultants.
- Edit/write press releases and
media background material
- Support country media work and
develop a national and Pan African media database
- Write/edit material to enrich
and update the ACORD website - primary responsible for ACORD website
updated content (news, country/thematic pages, blogs...)
- Write summaries and syntheses
of ACORD countries and partners work for dissemination
- Help in evaluating material
proposed for publication, and suggesting appropriate forms for
dissemination
- Evaluate branded items and
ensure consistency of brand application
- Offer training to ACORD staff -
in particular country staff - to support development of writing and
communication skills and in branding applications
- Support the development of new
communications instruments
- Contribute to a culture of
information sharing and organisational learning in partnership development
and communication
- Any emerging tasks within the
Funding and Partnership Unit
Because of the dynamic environment
there might be a need to take on any emerging tasks in agreement with the
supervisor and as ACORD's work in relation to Partnership development, funding
and communication keeps on evolving.
Required qualifications
- Master's degree in journalism,
mass communications or equivalent
- Excellent written and spoken
English. French would be an advantage
- At least five years experience
in editing and writing for development organisations for a variety of
media
- Knowledge of African media
houses and preferably strong networks among African and international press
senior editors
- Familiarity with production and
layout approaches
- Familiarity with the concept
and application of a corporate design (brand) and of working with brand
guidelines
- Excellent inter-personal
skills, and ability to work as a team member with colleagues of different
nationalities/cultural backgrounds
- Fully conversant with ICT and
Microsoft or Mac applications
- Ability to work under pressure
to meet tight deadlines
Relevant Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent collaboration and
team work
- Excellent networking skills
- Creativity, innovation and
ability to take initiative
- Ability to work well in a
multicultural environment across different geographical locations
- Ability to handle change and
unpredictability
- Ability to deliver under
pressure and to multi-task
- Attention to detail
- Ability to conceptualize and
present ideas in a clear and convincing manner
- Good analytical and strategic
skills
- Good understanding of the
development challenges in Africa and trends in communication, social
media, advocacy and fundraising
Timeframe
The contract will be for two years with possibility for extension.
On the basis of this broad TORs an individual operating plan with specific deliverables within the team and organisational work plan will be agreed with the supervisor
Remuneration: A competitive National package
The contract will be for two years with possibility for extension.
On the basis of this broad TORs an individual operating plan with specific deliverables within the team and organisational work plan will be agreed with the supervisor
Remuneration: A competitive National package
Closing Date: 7 June 2013
Apply to:
Submit your application by completing the application form and e-mailing it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to recruit@acordinternational.org with the job title in the subject box.
