Vacancy: Regional Communications and
Media Specialist
About
Plan International: Plan
International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that
advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and
potential of every child.
But
this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.
And it is girls who are most affected.
We
support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable
children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.
We
drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using
our reach, experience and knowledge.
We
have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and
are now active in more than 70 countries.
Regional Communications and Media Specialist
Regional Communications and Media Specialist
The
Role: The
Regional Communications and Media Specialist will contribute to the development
and delivery of creative and strategic media and communications work to support
organisational objectives at country, regional and global levels.
Expert
knowledge of traditional and new media to manage the delivery of messages to
both internal and external audiences, assessing the reputational risks and
advising on opportunities is necessary for this role.
This post is a pivotal position for the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, which will support the delivery of communications outputs with diverse demands from different parts of the organisation to often tight deadlines.
An
ability to prioritise and maintain focus while still demonstrating high levels
of customer orientation are therefore key for this post.
The
Person
You
will have proven experience in strategy, with excellent analytical and critical
thinking skills, including the ability to find, absorb, analyse and prioritise
information from different sources.
The
ability to communicate complicated and technical issues in a concise and clear
way to a wide range of target audiences is a must.
Strong
writing skills are critical to this role.
Demonstrated
and considerable experience of working with international media, within a
communications role is required.
You will have a First Degree or Masters in Communications with a track record of achieving results and strategic impact in communications and media and in building capacity for teams to deliver.
Familiarity
with the social, political and economic context of the Region (East and
Southern Africa) and its humanitarian and development issues is required.
Experience
of working with international NGOs and understanding of a rights-based approach
is desirable, along with experience in using communications as a tool for
social change.
Location: The post holder will be based in the Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya
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Contract Period: Fixed term 3 years
Closing Date: 23rd September 2016
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The position title should be the subject of your email application.
Applications
and CVs written in English should be sent to: plan.resajob@plan-international.org
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan International’s Child Protection Policy.
Plan
International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages
diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and
experience required.
