Médecins Sans Frontières is
urgently looking for a;
Field Communications Manager for Kenya
General Context:Médecins
Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian
organization, which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of
natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without
discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political
affiliation.
Given the increasing volume of
MSF operations within Kenya, it became crucial for the FCM position to be
occupied on a full time basis in order to provide adequate communications
support to MSF operational teams in the country.
She/he will propose,
implement and coordinate all MSF communications related to our operations in
Kenya, in order to build visibility, acceptance and leverage.
II. Place in the
Organisation: The
Kenya FCM is an intersectional position shared between all MSF sections based
in Kenya.
He/she is under the shared
hierarchical supervision of the Heads of Mission in Kenya and receives
technical support from the Regional Information Office (RIO) for East Africa
managed by the Regional Communication Coordinator (RCC).
He/she also reports to the
relevant Communications Advisors (CA) based at HQ level for content and
strategy validation.
III. Main Responsibilities
Propose and implement the MSF
communications strategy in Kenya (CCF) under the supervision of the Heads of
Mission, with the direct support of the Regional Information Office (RIO) for
East Africa, which is composed by the Regional Communication Coordinator (RCC),
the Regional Media Manager (RMM) and the Regional Digital Manager (RDM) Media
management:
- Identify
opportunities and Produce MSF communications for media (Press Release,
Statement, Talking Points, Q&A…)
- Facilitate
media request and visits to MSF projects in Kenya in coordination with the
RMM o Identify and brief MSF spokespeople for public communications
- Act as a
spokesperson when necessary Content Production: o Coordinate the
production of MSF operational communication material (Operational Update,
Photos, Videos, Interviews, Op-ed, Social Media Posts…) according to
strategy, context and budget
- Assist MSF
field teams in producing communications tools directly related to
operations (sensitization material, tee-shirts, posters, radio spots...)
Digital Communications:
- Produce
material for MSF external social media platforms (Twitter, FB, IG, Blogs,
Website) in coordination with the RDM.
Event Management:
- Coordinate the
organisation of MSF local events related to operations and advocacy
(exhibition, debate, concert…) according to strategy and budget o Support
the organisation of MSF local events related to institutional
communications (recruitment, East African MSF association, representation,
fundraising…) in coordination with the relevant department.
Internal Communications:
- Produce and
disseminate material for internal operational communications at different
MSF levels (field teams, associative members, coordination, communication
departments, HQ…)
Budget management:
- Produce and
manage the annual communications budget for Kenya to implement agreed
communication strategy, approved by the Heads of Mission.
Reporting:
- Monthly
reporting to Head of Missions, RCC and CA.
Travels:
- Regular field
trips to MSF projects in Kenya
- Potential
international training/workshop
IV. Profile Requirements
Education
- Degree in
journalism, communication or equivalent
Experience
- A minimum of 3
years’ experience in journalism or a press office, ideally in Kenya.
- Audiovisual
content production
- Humanitarian
aid
- International
working environment
Languages
- Fluent English
and Kiswahili
- Additional
regional language (Luo, Somali, French) valued
Competences
- Excellent
writing skills
- Capacities to
produce and edit audiovisual contents
- Event
management
- Very good
understanding of digital communication
- Commitment to
principled humanitarian assistance
- Outgoing
personality with strong diplomatic skills
- Highly
organised
- Willingness to
work flexible hours
How to Apply
Applicants should send their
CVs and cover motivation letter under the reference of ‘Field Communications
Manager' to msf-nairobi-press@msf.org
Closing date: January 4th, 2017.
Please submit your CV and
cover letter in ONE file and name the file with your LAST NAME
Replies will only be sent to
short-listed candidates.
Important Note: If you had already
applied to the Nairobi-based regional media manager position that was
advertised by MSF last November, you will be automatically considered for this
field communication manager position for Kenya and therefore do not need to
apply again.
Médecins Sans Frontieres, as a responsible employer, under article 38 of “Ley
de Integración Social del Minusválido de 1982 (LISMI)” invite those persons
with a recognized disability and with an interest in the humanitarian area to
apply for the above mentioned position.