Communication Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi
Closing date: 9th December 2016
Closing date: 9th December 2016
About Creaw
Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW) is national,
women human rights non -governmental organization based in Nairobi and whose
vision is a transformed and just society. CREAW’s mission is to champion,
expand and actualize women human rights. CREAW’s work is grounded on the
following core values and behaviours: integrity; professionalism; passion;
innovativeness; and synergy.
Job Purpose
The Communications Officer shall be Responsible for providing
technical support and guidance in designing and implementing the project’s
communication strategy and the linkages with relevant institutions and
organizations. The Officer will also be responsible for professional
documenting of best practices, success stories, project learnings and
visibility of the organization. The officer will be based in Nairobi with
occasional travel to Meru, Kilifi, Isiolo, Kitui, Narok and Nyeri.
Responsibilities for the Communication Officer Job
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Develop and implement CREAW’s
communication strategy and create linkages with relevant institutions, partners
and organizations
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Provide leadership and critical
support in information gathering, knowledge, management and dissemination of
communication materials within CREAW’s programs.
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In charge of CREAW’s website content
and social media platforms including but not limited to face book and twitter
accounts.
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Responsible for developing various
communication messages and dissemination relevant to the work of CREAW using
the appropriate multi-media channels.
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In charge of producing compelling
stories, press releases, media briefs and any other communication products
reflecting on the program/s.
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Responsible for occasionally
travelling to field to gather information on program work and capture visual
images of ongoing activities.
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Facilitate writing and editing of all
publications and important documents.
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In coordination with Programs,
design, edit, record and produce and publish quality promotional materials such
as e-newsletters, posters, leaflets, fliers and brochures.
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Organize media events for CREAW as
and when required.
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In coordination with Programs,
provide updates about CREAW’s work in the different programs and meet any
specific information request.
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Develop a branding strategy for CREAW
and ensure adherence by all employees.
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Build capacity of CREAW staff in
documentation and report writing.
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Act as media focal point for CREAW
and develop relations with selected media.
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Write media releases, organize press
conferences and keep up to date information on general media liaison people.
Qualifications for the Communication Officer Job
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University Degree preferably in
Communications, Public relations or related field.
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At least 2-4 years of experience in
the Communications field in an NGO environment.
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Excellent written and oral
communication skills.
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Experience in designing communication
tools and strategies.
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Excellent communication skills with
fluency in both English and Kiswahili.
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Professional experience in women’s
rights and/or human rights work.
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Previous experience in the NGO sector
in the above capacity; Confirmed previous engagement in similar assignment;
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Strong analytical and report writing
skills as well as excellent presentation and facilitation skills
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Self-driven and able to deliver results
with minimum supervision.
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Willingness to travel extensively
within the country , work extended periods in the field and interact
effectively with community members and willingness to learn new approaches.
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Ability to work in a
multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment and with partners at all
levels.
How To Apply
Those who qualify and are interested should send an application
letter, curriculum vitae (CV) providing details of three work related referees
and copies of relevant certificates & testimonials to:vacancies@creaw.org by 9th December 2016.