International Aid Services (IAS) Kenya
Job
Vacancy: Communication
Officer
International
Aid Services (IAS) Kenya is a Non – Governmental Organization registered under
the NGO Coordination Board in Kenya.
IAS
K seeks to empower communities through the promotion of access to education,
sustainable livelihood, environmental stewardship and human rights”.
IAS
K is recruiting a Communication Officer who will be based in Nairobi County.
S/he
will be responsible for the overall coordination IAS K Communication department.
Main
Responsibilities
· Lead in
preparation of technical briefs, Annual reports, human interest or case
stories, photos, press releases, newspapers articles and E-bulletin
newsletters.
· Promote
communication and publicity materials of IAS K through appropriate media
channels.
· Ensure
that all communication and marketing materials align with IAS K branding policy
and donor standards.
· Work
with Program team members to conceptualize and implement communication
strategies and other initiatives.
· Provide
technical guidance to IAS K program staff in developing Information Education
and Communication (IEC) materials
· Develop and maintain a database of journalists, reporters, media and other related organizational documents.
· Identify
and develop new communications partnerships and media alliances to enhance IAS
K visibility.
· Participate
in Resource Mobilization during grants concept note\Proposal development and
submission.
· Develop
and submit monthly, quarterly and annual communication reports.
· Ensure
Data protection Act is followed as the rules from the government
· Performs
any other assignment as assigned by management.
Qualification
and Experience
· The
candidate should have a Degree in Social Sciences, Political Science
Communications, Public Relations, Media studies, Journalism or their equivalent
from a recognized University.
· Minimum
2 years’ experience having worked in a similar position, preferably in an NGO.
· Ability
to communicate (orally and in writing) complex issues in a concise, compelling,
and easily understandable manner, including the ability to analyze and draft
policy
· Experience
and skills in photography, videography and social media management
· Proficiency
in digital media and graphic design tools .
· Excellent
written and oral communication skills, in positions requiring diplomacy in
communicating with broad and diverse audiences.
· Experience
in researching and producing communication and advocacy materials, and using
evaluation results to inform strategy design.
· Well-developed
research, interview, and analysis skills.
· MS
Outlook, Word, PowerPoint or comparable software. Administratively
self-sufficient.
Method
of Application
Interested
applicants should submit a Cover Letter and CV before 28th March 2023 to :
ias-nairobi@ias-intl.org. Quoting “Communication Officer on the email subject
line.
International
Aid Services (IAS) Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate
discrimination against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual
orientation, race, ethnicity, religion disability, pregnancy, mental or HIV
status, nationality, political or any other opinion .
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
