The International Committee
of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation
with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of
victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
It also endeavours to prevent
suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and
universal humanitarian principles.
It also runs regional
specialist units that provide support and expertise to the ICRC's delegations
in East Africa, the Great Lakes region and the Horn of Africa.
The ICRC Regional Delegation
in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced & highly motivated individual to
fill the position of;
Media Officer – Open to Kenyan
Nationals Only
Function Description:
- Monitoring
public opinion, press and providing the delegation with updates;
- Organizing
seminars and workshops for the media/press officers;
- Writing articles
for the ICRC news/press officers and website on various ICRC activities in
the region;
- Distribution of
ICRC publication information releases to a regularly updated list of local
and foreign media contacts;
- Responsible for
production of the Regional Bulletin;
- Responsible for
Audio Visual production within the delegation;
- Contribute
articles to ICRC publications;
- Maintaining
list of media contacts for the department;
- Responsible for
organizing press visits to the field;
- Assist in
organising and coordinating campaigns;
- Assist in the
preparation of plans and budgets.
Requirements
- University
degree in Journalism or Communications;
- Excellent
computer skills (particularly Power point, MS Word, Excel);
- Excellent
writing and good presentation skills;
- Qualified in
journalism or communication;
- Minimum 3 years
of experience in a similar function;
- Knowledge of
French is an advantage;
- Good
interpersonal, reporting and analytical skills;
- Excellent
presentation and media skills with good organisational and analytical skills;
- Able to work
under pressure;
- Flexibility and
willingness to travel in countries covered by the Regional Delegation.
Interested persons with the
required background and experience are invited to submit their application to;
Human Resource Office on the address or e-mail below, before 12th October 2016.
Please include; Application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.
(Indicate the position title on the subject line).
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
International Committee of the Red Cross,
Nairobi Regional Delegation,
Denis Pritt Road,
P.O. Box 73226, Nairobi, 00200,
P.O. Box 73226, Nairobi, 00200,
Kenya
E-mail: nai_hrrec_services@icrc.org