Young Women Christian Association Kenya (YWCA) is a women and youth membership based, non-governmental development Organization. We wish to invite applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Communications Assistant-HQ within their establishment.
JOB TITLE: Communications Assistant
POSITIONS: One (1)
SUPERVISOR:
IT and Communications
Officer
DUTY STATION: Nairobi-HQ
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Communications
Assistant is responsible for knowledge management and supporting strategies
that increase YWCAs visibility to diverse audiences, expanding digital
information, and strengthening internal and external communication system with
a focus on impactful communication that aims to make a strong call to action
and review process of digital content creation and external communications.
Field of duties and responsibilities
Digital Engagement
- Consolidate
information from the Global and National working groups to create a
content calendar and content strategy.
- Create
graphics, edit audio and video on an ad hoc basis to support the
programmes and internal service departments.
- Assisting
in management of YWCA’s external communications and advocacy initiatives
- Create
and disseminate digital reports for relevant stakeholders as required.
- Keep
an updated media contact list
- Updating
new content, editing and posting on social media and website as required.
- Preparing
templates for presentations and formatting reports.
- Help
in the implementation of internal and external communications strategy.
- Initiating
digital campaigns to support the programmes and advocacy initiatives of
various projects.
Programme Support and Internal Communications:
- Identify
the most effective media platforms to communicate different messaging and
content.
- Assist
the Programmes team in drafting, editing and proofreading of fact sheets,
briefs, articles, press releases, op-eds, and other content.
- Design
and develop creative communication and marketing products.
- Photograph
and film events and document stories of change (for social media, donors,
articles, etc.);
- Contribute
to and strengthen fundraising proposals and project reports.
- Tracking
and Monitoring of hashtags, analytics marketing trends, partner and donor
trends.
- Ensure
organizational milestones related to communications and marketing the
Association are achieved on time and within budget.
- Update
notice-boards periodically.
Media Relations:
- Develop
and implement media strategy that advances YWCA’s visibility.
- Pitch
stories to local community and other media networks and conduct recorded
video/audio interviews.
- Coordinate
responses to incoming media inquiries, review of press releases, and relevant
news coverage monitoring.
General Functions:
- Assist
with general administration in the IT & Communications department.
- Assist
with general office tasks as may be assigned.
Level of Education/Academic qualification
- Bachelor’s
degree in Communications or related from a recognized university. Above
average knowledge of Social Media will be an added advantage
Other Competencies/abilities/skills required
- Graphic
Design
- Confidentiality
and Integrity
- Time
Management
- Web
Content Development
- Analytical
- Outstanding
verbal and written communication Skills
- Strong
attention to details
Relevant Job experience
At least Two (2) years of
experience in communication and media-related field. An NGO experience is
desired.
How to Apply
This position is contractual
and interested candidates should send their application and update CV to recruitment@ywcakenya.org indicating job
title, salary expectations and availability by
close of business on 30th September
2022. Selection of qualified candidates will be on a rolling
basis.
Female
candidates are encouraged to apply.
DISCLAIMER
The Public is advised that YWCA does NOT charge any fee
whatsoever for application, processing, interviewing or securing employment.