The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) is one of the five
regional components of the African Standby Force established by the African
Union for the purpose of containing the scourge of conflicts and enhancing
peace and security in the continent.
The Eastern Africa Region, as defined by the African Union Commission (AUC), is composed of 14 Member States: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
The Eastern Africa Standby Force Coordination Mechanism (EASFCOM) wishes to
recruit additional competent personnel to enhance internal controls.
Applications are invited from qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions
as outlined below.The Eastern Africa Region, as defined by the African Union Commission (AUC), is composed of 14 Member States: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
EASFCOM will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet its requirements. Qualified women are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received not later than 30th March 2012.
Information Management Consultant
Station: EASFCOM, Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 1 year
Essential Functions
- Administering
and managing EASF Website. Put stories as appropriate in the national and
regional media and on EASF website.
- Writing
press releases & respond to media requests as needed under the
guidance of Director.
- Hold
overall responsibility for video, web & e-communications such as for
producing a monthly PDF newsletter targeted at the partners and friends of
EASF.
- Development
& implementation of an overall, coherent, balanced & integrated
regional communications strategy designed to maximize programme impact and
build a clear and motivational image of EASF.
- In
charge of quality control of all documents to be published by EASF and
other structures, both in terms of editorial pre-approval and design
pre-approval
- Developing
& maintaining database and relationships with media based in region
and with the national media.
- Translating
all publicity materials and any other relevant document for day to day
communication in the organization.
Requirements
- Master’s
degree in Communication, Journalism, Linguistics or Information Science
from a recognized University.
- At
least five years continuous experience in Print media, Public Relations
and in a busy organization.
- Diploma
in IT or 5 years continuous experience in ICT field.
- Fluent
in both spoken and written English and French.
Terms and Conditions
One (1) year contract.
How to Apply:
Applications together with copies of certificates and a detailed CV with three referees should be submitted only by E-Mail, registered mail or courier service to:
Director
EASFCOM
Karen - Westwood Park Rd, off Ngong Rd., next to Kenya Defence Staff College
P.O. Box 1444 - 00502, Karen, Nairobi, KENYA
Fax: (254) (0)20 88 46 96
E-Mail: easbricom@easbrig.org.
