PeaceNet Kenya, a network of peace builders in Kenya with strong
regional and international linkages is seeking to recruit aKnowledge
Management Officer to be stationed at the National Office / Secretariat in
Nairobi.
Overall Job Function
Description of main duties:
- Collecting,
collating and analyzing data useful in documenting learning experiences
from PeaceNet Programs, projects and activities to be used for the
organization’s information materials/publications.
- Coordinating
editing and production of various documents from workshops, seminars,
writeshops, and conferences organized by PeaceNet and partners
- Playing
a lead role in preparing and disseminating a range of public information
materials including newsletters, annual reports, brochures, flyers, policy
briefs, documentaries and website content
- Maintaining
high quality editing and production of all external and internal documents
- Providing
appropriate guidance/support to consultants and staff in designing and
production of PeaceNet training and communication materials.
- Ensuring
appropriate storage of knowledge generated and information material in
various forms for future use
- Developing
and managing mechanisms for dissemination and sharing of knowledge and
information
- Managing
the organization’s website information and supervise the publications
process.
- Providing
technical support to programmes implementation
- Promoting
the organization’s visibility, image and presence within the network and
among partners nationally and internationally
- Contributing
towards fundraising for the organization’s programme activities and
overall sustainability
Person specifications
- A
minimum of Bachelors degree in social sciences, development studies, media
and journalism or any other related field
- At
least 3 years work experience in writing, editing and documentation in a
reputable organization.
- Experience
in a peacebuilding organization will be an added advantage
- Excellent
communication skills both oral and written
- Good
computer skills especially in website management, and desktop publishing.
- Originality,
innovation and creativity in design and packaging of information for
communication
- Ability
to work calmly under pressure and to beat deadlines.
- Facilitation/training
skills.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the
successful candidate.
PeaceNet is an equal opportunity employer.
If you meet the requirements above and are interested, please
send a detailed updated CV, cover letter and copies of relevant certificates
and contacts of three referees, two of whom must be professional referees and
one other to hr@peacenetkenya.or.ke or by hand addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Peace and Development Network Trust (PeaceNet Kenya)
Caledonia House
Maalim Juma Road, Off Denis Prit Road
P. O. Box 49806 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Peace and Development Network Trust (PeaceNet Kenya)
Caledonia House
Maalim Juma Road, Off Denis Prit Road
P. O. Box 49806 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
To be received by COB October 30th 2012.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted and if you don’t hear from us by
November 5th 2012, consider your application unsuccessful.
