Job
Title: Communications Assistant
Application Deadline: Friday, 24th May 2013
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
APHRC is looking for an individual who is creative, organized, highly motivated, results-oriented and a great communicator to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting evidence-based change in Africa, to fill the position of Communications Assistant.
The
incumbent will report to the Communications Manager and will be stationed in
Nairobi.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The Communications Assistant will work to support the delivery of clear and consistent messaging to all key internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner.
In
liaison with the Center’s Policy Engagement and Communications (PEC) team, they
will:
- Support the PEC
team’s administration and coordination including event logistics,
scheduling, managing meetings, preparation of administrative and financial
documents, grant reporting, record-keeping, library administration and
contact management
- Assist in
implementing communications strategies focusing on bringing research
evidence to decision-makers
- Assist in
developing strategic relationships with key national and international
media, to ensure comprehensive coverage of the APHRC research (local and
international radio, television, print and online)
- Assist in
developing press and communication materials for media events using key
research study findings
- Assist in
researching, writing and editing in-house publications including
newsletters articles, speeches, report summaries, case studies and human-interest
stories
- Assist in
producing and disseminating communication materials, including brochures,
posters, info-graphics, audio-visuals and policy documents
- Assist in
organizing event to journalists to sensitize and create awareness on
APHRC’s research
- Assist in
writing and editing web-based information materials in order to daily
maintain and update APHRC’s online communication (website and social
media)
- Any other tasks
given by the Communications Manager
Qualifications
and Competencies
The
ideal candidate should be a team player with the following qualities:
- A first degree
in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
- At least one (1)
year of work experience in communication, writing and content creation,
public relations and media relations.
- Experience in
graphic design, audio-visual production and online communication (social
media).
- Familiarity with
communications approaches for planning, executing, and monitoring
communications strategies
- Excellent
written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work
independently in mobilizing media coverage and producing quality
communication material
- Willingness to
work as part of a team
- Networking,
interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills coupled with
resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgment.
This
is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated, highly motivated and flexible
professional.
How to Apply
How to Apply
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated, highly motivated and flexible professional.
If you would like to join the Center’s dynamic Policy engagement and Communications team and help bring lasting evidence-based change for Africa, please send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, as well as a sample of your writing, to the Human Resources Officer, APHRC by e-mail to jobs@aphrc.org. Please indicate Communications Assistant on the envelope or on the email subject-line.
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787-00100 GPO, Nairobi
www.aphrc.org
