Communications Officer Job Vacancy

Established in 1959, (ICJ Kenya) is a non–partisan, nongovernmental organization with membership drawn from the Bench and Bar. 

The primary mission of the organization is to promote and protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law nationally and regionally. 

ICJ Kenya has a distinguished track record in advocacy, research and legal interventions and is today widely acknowledged as a premier human rights organization in Kenya and around Africa.

ICJ Kenya seeks to fill the following position as detailed below and invites suitably qualified Kenyans to apply.

Communications Officer 

Overall Purpose of the Job: The communications officer will work closely with the Executive Director and the Programme Management Teams to offer technical support in conceptualizing, planning and implementing both internal and external communications of the organization in an efficient and timely manner.

Key Roles: 

The communication’s officer will;
  • Maintain and build the ICJ Kenya brand by supporting the development of communication messages and materials.
  • Produce, edit and distribute updates, newsletters and all other IEC materials as will be required.
  • Draft, edit and distributing materials for both online networks, print and electronic media
  • Handle all communication enquiries from our stakeholders and prepare communication briefs as will be required.
  • Develop, manage, update, and write content for website.
  • Track and analyze the traffic on our social networks and suggest ways to increase visibility and impact.
  • Assist in the development of international and external communication channels
  • Update the communications strategy regularly to keep us with new technology and support the implementation of a social media strategy.
  • Assist in organizing office events, and ensure there is media coverage in all the events and prepare briefs after the events.
  • Ensure that all ICJ Kenya events are well branded and that they communicate the desired message.
  • Ensure that ICJ Kenya presents its work adequately to its donors and stakeholders by developing a standardized communication tool that incorporates our logo, vision, mission and the objectives
  • Compile and circulate electronic news that touch on the work of ICJ Kenya.
  • Maintain a log of the mentions of ICJ Kenya’s work either through emails, letters or the press.
  • Maintain a digital photo gallery of all ICJ Kenya’s activities.
  • Assist the Programme management teams to communicate the desired impact of their work through strategic profiling.
  • Undertake regular visits to the fields to support the communication strategies of the various programmes.
  • Work in collaboration with colleagues inside and outside the ICJ Kenya to allow the achievements of common goals and shared objectives in furtherance of ICJ Kenya’s mandate and to perform any other duty as may be assigned to you by the Executive Director from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours, Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

Knowledge / Experiences:
  • A Master degree or equivalent experience in human rights, political science, international development, communication or any other specific field relevant to ICJ-Kenya’s work.
  • Documented experience in international or national work environments and intercultural communication, including a good understanding of NGO structures and the UN human rights system and how these operate.
  • Documented experience in advocacy and lobby work with national and international actors
  • Documented experience in writing advocacy briefs, articles and press.-releases
Skills:
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work to a high standard, manage stress while prioritising multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent communication, networking, and inter-personal skills.
  • Knowledge about Human Rights
  • Proven excellent writing skills in English
  • Ability to translate “UN language” to understandable common language
  • Diplomatic attitude
  • Fully computer literate - skilled and confident user of office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail and calendar applications.
  • Good knowledge of social Medias including uploading and developing materials for websites and intranet.
  • Experience and knowledge of layout design and media.
Behaviours:
  • Demonstrated commitment to advocacy and communication.
  • Versatile, personable and flexible, including taking up various tasks done in a small office.
  • Self-driven and persistency.
  • Independent professional able to contribute to the overall goal of the organisation.
  • Creative and with initiative to seek workable solutions.
  • Works collaboratively and listens actively to the views of those involved.
  • Decisive and results focused following debate.
  • Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment.
How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  

Detailed Applications, CV and relevant certificates addressed to the Recruitment Committee 

should be sent through, recruiment@icj-kenya.org 

or P.O. Box 59743-00200 Nairobi 

and should be received not later than 5th January 2016.  

ICJ Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidate will be communicated to.