Africa Mental Health
Foundation
Position Announcement: Business Development and
Public Relation Officer
Number of Posts: 1
Period of engagement: 1 year
Overall Purpose of the role: To develop, evaluate,
plan and implement effective public relations strategies both externally and
internally, provide oversight on grants management and other developing
activities, increase voice and visibility and support for AMHF.
- Establish and
maintain strong media relations with local, national and international
media for regular write up of activities at AMHF.
- Identify
appropriate collaborative/partnership opportunities with media sources,
partners, donors, communities, beneficiaries and all relevant
stakeholders
- Conceptualize,
design, post/update and manage all AMHF social media platforms (Facebook,
Twitter and blogs) and engage with users.
- Design, regular
appropriate content on the Foundation’s website in consultation with the
IT Executive.
- Develop and
document written material, photos, audio and videos of all AMHF projects
and success stories to support the Foundation’s visibility both at local
and international level.
- Prepare AMHF
newsletters (on quarterly basis), articles, and presentation materials.
- Promote and
advance the planning and development of content and design for all branded
materials required for all AMHF projects. i.e. brochures, charts,
handouts, Stickers, T-shirts, pens, bags and any other materials as
required.
- Provide
creative and innovative ideas for potential Public Relations campaigns and
activities
- Coordinating
book writing and editing of various manuscripts for AMHF.
- Plan, organize
and manage events, workshops, conferences, dissemination workshops that
involve AMHF.
- Assist in
documentation of project activities through photography and video
- Participate in
drafting and proof reading of various communication messages including:
reports, grant proposals and support letters.
- Plan and manage
staff international travel and guest travel to AMHF/Kenya
- Manage local
and international relations and review of all MOU and agreements and
ensure its up to date.
- Support in
managing and developing competitive proposals in response to funding
opportunities, especially with respect to documentations and meeting the
requirements of the call
- Maintain a
database of all existing/current and potential partners, collaborators,
institutions etc. and scan landscape for new collaborators.
- Seek potential
grants/funders and any upcoming funding opportunities and charities.
- Identify
potential grants, summarize and forward them on a weekly basis.
- Seek, Initiate
and follow up contacts with all potential collaborators in Kenya and
outside Kenya.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Business
Administration or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Master’s degree
in a relevant field is an added advantage
- Minimum 3 years
of relevant experience in NGO working environment
- Computer
literate and proficiency in graphic design- Adobe premiere pro
Additional Skills and
Competencies:
- Strong
communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills
- Excellent
interpersonal skills.
- Flexible and
motivated to support the Foundation mission and vision.
- Excellent
writing skills and ability to write and edit articles, proposals and
reports
- Self driven and
able to work with minimal supervision.
- Team player and
ability to demonstrate problem solving approach
- Ability to work
under pressure
- Excellent time
management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Application
Instructions:
We invite all candidates
meeting the required qualifications to send an application letter and a
detailed CV to careers@amhf.or.ke and indicate BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC
RELATION OFFICER as the subject line.
Applications should be
received by 9th December, 2016.
All qualified internal candidates should apply electronically through the HR Department.
NB: Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
