Communications Officer Job in Kenya


Communications Officer

Twaweza, a dynamic East Africa wide organization, is looking for a competent, effective and energetic Kenya Communications Officer

Salary Grade: 5/6 
Department: Uwezo (Learning and Communications) 
Reports to: Uwezo Country Coordinator
Start: As soon as possible

Overall Responsibility:
  • You will steer effective and interactive communication of Uwezo, across different mediums, as well as through the design, writing, production and distribution of communication materials. 
  • You will ensure that effective communication flows to and with the different partners throughout the year. 
  • You will encourage a knowledge atmosphere; you will plan for and ensure that learning sessions take place; ensure proper documentation. 
  • You will ensure that annual communication plans are developed; communication is monitored. 
  • You will adhere to and uphold Uwezo Communication standards; develop and foster high standards of publications and other communication.
Specific Responsibilities
  • Ensure effective communications across different media and formats in adherence to the Uwezo Communication Standards;
  • Ensure that annual planning takes place; planners and detailed calendars developed and communication monitored;
  • Manage the webpage of your country program; as Country Content Officer ensure regular posting of information; Ensure page is up to date, accurate, compelling;
  • Write and produce high quality communication materials, and effectively communicate these across key audiences; while ensuring that they conform to Uwezo standards and promote the image and objectives of the initiative;
  • Edit materials (papers, briefs, power point presentations, etc) in English and Kiswahili;
  • Learn, develop, coordinate and maintain an effective social media presence for Uwezo Kenya, including through blogs, facebook, twitter and other means as appropriate;
  • Monitor Uwezo Kenya in the media; analyse emerging trends to learn, inform planning;
  • Communicate clearly and in a timely fashion with external audiences, face-to-face, through email and telephone; conferences where appropriate, and other forms;
  • Develop and maintain good links with the media; organise media events, including the Launch of Uwezo Kenya, press conferences and other engagements with the media;
  • Manage knowledge documentation; support documentation and publication of work and lessons; ensure regular learning sessions occur;
  • Manage the Communication department of the Country office; ensure that set targets are met as per the approved plans and budgets.
General Responsibilities 
  • Conduct occasional research and writing assignments on Uwezo in diverse ways supportive to program goals, including internal learning, policy debates, opinion articles; 2. Participate in the Uwezo processes (training, assessment);
  • Undertake the activities above in line with the associated budgets and with work plans, in ways that are consistent with Twaweza policies;
  • Prepare and submit quality and timely plans, budgets and reports ;
  • Keep abreast of new ideas and materials in the area of organizational learning, M&E and communications ;
  • Participate in meetings and sessions and sessions as needed;
  • Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by your manager or the Head of Twaweza
Education, skills and experience
  • Experience in development and/or communications work;
  • A university degree in a relevant field, preferably a masters degree;
  • Good understanding of educational trends in your country;
  • At least three years’ relevant working experience, specifically in learning/communications;
  • Excellent writing and communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; an eye for detail;
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills;
  • Computer proficiency including web-based applications;
  • Flair for working with visual materials; a powerful creative eye;
  • Keen understanding of traditional media, social media and uses of new technologies for communication in East African context;
  • Ability to be on top of issues and deliver quality on time;
Changes and Amendments:

This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with the employee and the supervisor.

Application process:

To apply for this position, please submit your CV (max 4 pages) to jobs@twaweza.org including a cover letter explaining your interests/motivations to work for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your written work and names of 3 referees, in MS Word or PDF file. 

In the subject of your email write your name and the position you are applying for.