Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental,
international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of
suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in
the world’s poorest countries.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Kenya nationals for the following position:
Job Title:Communications & Documentation Officer
Based in: Nairobi, with frequent travel to project areas within Kenya
Contract Type: One year contract
Job Summary:
Concern is committed to its programmes are effective in order to have a positive
impact on the lives of the poor.Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Kenya nationals for the following position:
Job Title:Communications & Documentation Officer
Based in: Nairobi, with frequent travel to project areas within Kenya
Contract Type: One year contract
Job Summary:
The post holder will implement Concern’s communications strategy which is intended highlight the plight of poor people, showcase innovative approaches to poverty alleviation, and share information with stakeholders and programme participants.
The post holder will also ensure that lessons learned in all areas of Concern’s work are documented and shared widely.
Person specification:
- Degree
in journalism, communications, Public Relations or closely related field
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- At
least two years of work experience in a communications or information role
in the development or humanitarian sector
- Experience
in writing and disseminating information to a variety of audiences,
including the general public, fundraising teams, websites and for
technical audiences
- Ability
to understand and synthesise technical programme information for
non-technical audiences
- Experience
in working with media (print, online, TV and radio)
- Ability
to work collaboratively with colleagues in Kenya and globally as well as
Concern’s programme participants and partners
- Proven
experience of documenting lessons learned within an NGO
- Ability
to creatively communicate development and humanitarian issues
- Networking
and relationship building skills
A detailed ToR for this position may be obtained by sending an
email to the following address:
concern.kenyavacancies@concern.net
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering letter addressed to: -
The Human Resource Manager, Concern Worldwide,
P.O. Box 13850-00800, Nairobi,
to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net
The closing date for application is Friday, 16th March, 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
Each application should include two referees who can validate technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.
Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.
concern.kenyavacancies@concern.net
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering letter addressed to: -
The Human Resource Manager, Concern Worldwide,
P.O. Box 13850-00800, Nairobi,
to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net
The closing date for application is Friday, 16th March, 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
Each application should include two referees who can validate technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.
Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.