RefugePoint
Job Title: Officer, Communications
ID: 2046
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya
Grade: 6
Starting Salary (Gross): Kshs. 108,000
Reports to: Manager,
Communications
Supervision Given: [None]
RefugePoint was founded in 2005 to
provide lasting solutions for the world’s most vulnerable refugees.
The Communications Officer supports
RefugePoint’s external relations activities by serving as a liaison between the
Nairobi Urban Refugee Protection Program and the organization’s headquarters in
the United States.
Primary Areas of Responsibility
Writing and general communications
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Cultivate stories and draft content
for various RefugePoint publications, including newsletters, grant proposals,
and special reports.
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The Communications Associate will be
responsible for producing content from start to finish: from setting up
interviews with other RefugePoint team members and clients, traveling into the
field on a weekly basis, developing interview questions, interviewing clients
to collect stories, writing final stories using quotes/audio/notes taken and
submitting finalized work, with photos (sometimes video) to the Communications
Manager.
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Maintain strong relationships with
all Nairobi teams (medical, social work, livelihoods, counseling, etc) and
check in on a weekly basis for story leads, suggestions.
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Research, draft, and update
information related to Nairobi’s refugee population, including cultural
profiles for new arrivals and/or changes within existing refugee communities.
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Respond to immediate requests from
headquarters for updates on programs, clients, or events.
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Track refugee resettlement departures
and update headquarters regularly. Track refugees post-departure, and set up
systems to put this into place.
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As needed, help with the printing of
T-shirts and other collateral.
Social media and website support
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Support the Communications Manager in
developing content for RefugePoint’s web and social media platforms.
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Provide assistance managing and
evaluating social media platforms as requested, in particular internal
platforms for staff communication.
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Conduct media monitoring on issues
related specifically to urban refugee protection and alert headquarters to
relevant stories.
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Update the internal staff website
with new content, especially new staff bios and stories of interest, photos
from RP events, etc.
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Draft Quarterly internal newsletter
with pertinent updates for HQ, Nairobi and Expert staff.
Video and Photography
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Photograph images of clients,
programs, and the environment in Nairobi for RefugePoint’s publications,
website, and social media.
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Film, or arrange for videographers to
film, material for RefugePoint’s audio/visual needs.
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Organize and manage Nairobi’s image
library, ensuring that all releases are signed and accessible.
Event Management and Training
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Assist with coordinating RefugePoint
events in Nairobi, including trainings, conferences, community working groups,
and fundraising forums.
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Lead internal communications
trainings and motivate staff to engage in external relations activities,
including sharing stories and highlights from their departments.
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Orient newly hired regional and local
staff to RefugePoint’s external relations policies.
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As needed, coordinate focus groups to
support RefugePoint’s operations team.
Qualifications
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A strong interest in the mission of
RefugePoint and refugee protection.
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Excellent writing skills (in English)
are imperative to this position. Writing with a US-based population in mind
will be required.
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Excellent interviewing skills, and
communication skills in speaking, transcribing, contacting and following up
with refugee clients.
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Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
(communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, etc). Degrees
in human rights or international affairs will also be considered.
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A minimum of three years of
experience in a related communications position.
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Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills (English fluency required).
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Excellent writing, editing, and
proofreading skills, especially geared towards a US based audience.
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Experience with popular social media
platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc).
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Applicants with photography and/or
videography skills preferred. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software is
also a plus.
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Ability to work both independently
and collaboratively. Candidate will need to be a self-starter, someone who can
manage their time and tasks independently and responsibly.
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Respect for individuals regardless of
their race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age or legal status.
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A sense of humor, patience and
diplomacy.
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Must be legally able to live and work
in Kenya.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Closing Date: 29
November 2016 1400hrs (EAT)