Africa Centre for Open
Governance
Communications Officer
Background: The Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG) is an
independent, non-profit making organisation with a mandate to provide cutting
edge research on governance and public ethics issues and, monitor governance
fundamentals in both the government and the private sector.
AfriCOG hosts the secretariat for Kenyans for Peace with Truth and Justice (KPTJ).
KPTJ is a coalition of thirty
legal, human rights and democracy NGOs and individuals convened in the
immediate aftermath of the 2007 post-election violence to seek truth and
justice about the failed elections and the violence that followed.
Since 2008, KPTJ has worked
on issues of accountability, constitutional implementation and institutional
reforms through research, evidence based advocacy and litigation.
AfriCOG seeks to recruit a motivated, energetic professional for the position of Communications Officer to ensure effective and professional communication with stakeholders and the wider public.
Main Responsibilities
The Communications Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of all matters relating to communications, public relations, advocacy and outreach for AfriCOG and KPTJ.
AfriCOG seeks to recruit a motivated, energetic professional for the position of Communications Officer to ensure effective and professional communication with stakeholders and the wider public.
Main Responsibilities
The Communications Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of all matters relating to communications, public relations, advocacy and outreach for AfriCOG and KPTJ.
Specifically, the Officer
will be responsible for:
- Leading the
development of a dynamic communication strategy for KPTJ/AfriCOG
integrating both corporate and programme communication, media and public
relations and relevant branding aspects;
- Maintaining and
updating the KPTJ/AfriCOG contact list and list serve and generating
information for communication materials such as the monthly newsletter;
- Writing,
editing, co-coordinating and publishing of all in-house publications;
- Preparing
communication and publicity materials including briefs, presentations,
speeches, flyers, newsletters, op-eds etc.;
- Day to day
management and enhancement of the KPTJ/AfriCOG website and social media including
updating and monitoring the sites;
- Contributing to
planning for KPTJ/AfriCOG events in regards to design and production of
materials;
- Developing
press releases, statements and media advisories in close collaboration
with the responsible/relevant programme officer(s) and evaluating media
based activities including; monitoring media coverage and providing
analysis of coverage as required;
- Contributing to
development and implementation of communication and public relations
strategies for KPTJ and AfriCOG; and
- Networking
effectively and representing KPTJ and AfriCOG in relevant meetings,
conferences seminars etc as may be necessary.
Qualifications and
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s
degree in communications, public relations or similar field from a
recognized university
- Prior
experience in Public Relations, Media or Communications
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills as well as strong editing skills
- Self-motivated,
creative, excellent organizational skills as well as proven ability to
perform multiple tasks
How to Apply:
Application Procedure
Please send the following documents to vacancies@africog.org
Application Procedure
Please send the following documents to vacancies@africog.org
- A detailed
resume or Curriculum Vitae of no more than 3 pages
- The full
contact details of 3 contactable references
- A cover letter
indicating why you are a suitable candidate for the position
- Two (2) writing
samples of no more than two (2) pages (you may include news or academic
articles you have submitted or published)
* Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted
* Must be eligible to work in Kenya
Closing date: 30 Sep 2016
* Must be eligible to work in Kenya
Closing date: 30 Sep 2016