Communication Officer
Finn Church Aid is a
right-based organisation with 70 years of experience and operations in 12
countries. FCA is Finland’s largest NGO working in development cooperation and
second largest provider of disaster relief. We work in development,
humanitarian assistance and advocacy, guided by international human rights
standards and principles. We contribute to positive change by supporting people
in the most vulnerable situations within fragile and disaster-affected areas.
We consider three thematic areas as central to sustainable change: the right to
peace (R2P), livelihood (R2L) and quality education (R2QE).
In Kenya, FCA has been
working since 2014 in all three thematic areas, supporting local communities
and governments to resolve and prevent conflicts in five counties of northern
Kenya; providing access to primary education in Turkana, Garissa and Marsabit,
Kenya’s poorest counties; and improving access to quality education for
children, youth and their families with holistic support mechanisms. FCA also provides
emergency cash assistance to drought-affected families in Garissa.
Reporting to: Country Director
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Position Status: Locally Hired Position
Area of Operation: Kenya
Employment Period: Starting in March
2023. 1 year with the possibility of extension.
Primary purpose of the
position:
Under the supervision of
(CD), the Communications Officer is responsible for developing the Kenya
Country Office (KECO) communications strategy and for its implementation,
working closely and in collaboration with programme teams and on a regular
basis with FCA’s Service and Accountability Center (SAC). This will include
media engagement, digital and social media content production and visibility
and communications plans for programmes and building FCA’s brand with the
country. The post holder will lead the production and development of
communications materials that are necessary for communication with donors,
stakeholders, government, beneficiaries, and SAC.
Main tasks:
- Produce
accurate, clear, and consistent information and communications outputs
that highlight the situations in Kenya and FCA’s work, including case
studies, feature stories and content for online platforms.
- Planning,
producing, and publishing content on FCA Kenya’s social media platforms
and website.
- Produce
visually appealing and brand-aligned external marketing materials for
programmes, including for fundraising purposes.
- Review
and approve Terms of References (ToRs) for printing and production of all
communications materials, as well as the use of external contractors for
communications purposes.
- Lead
in the development of KECO’s annual communications plan.
- In
collaboration with Country Director and Programme Managers, develop
specific communications plans for each thematic area and ensure roles and
responsibilities for the implementation of the plans that are agreed upon
and clear.
- Regularly
update the Communications Unit in Helsinki with stories and visual content
suitable for social media.
- Ensure
high-quality internet communications materials across FCA internal
channels. Promote sharing, learning, and interactive dialogue among staff.
- Host
and plan visits from journalists, VIPs, donors, partners and visiting FCA
staff in collaboration with the logistics and programme teams.
- Obtain
approval for publishing materials as per relevant FCA procedures and
protocols, and in line and international and local laws.
Experience and skills:
- A
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Media
Studies or related field or proven equivalent work experience.
- Work
Experience: Three (3) years or more relevant work experience in
advertising, communications, social media, media management, public
relations or related field. Experience in a non-profit sector is an added
advantage.
- Ability
to speak confidently in front of the media, donors, and senior staff.
- Ability
to write compelling stories and photo captions from material gathered in
the field.
- Good
eye for page layouts and design
- Good
understanding of content suitable for social media.
- Good
understanding of the key components in brand management
- Excellent
personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to
meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Experience
of working in related human development issues, especially one or more of
FCA’s thematic areas (i.e. Right to Peace, Quality education and
Livelihood) is an advantage.
- Willingness
to travel to field offices and work in difficult environments according to
travel requirements
- Fluency
in English (written and spoken) is essential, with demonstrated strong
writing and presentation skills.
All qualified and
interested candidates are encouraged to send a completed Application Letter and
Curriculum Vitae to: recruitment.esaro@kua.fi stating the vacancy
job title in the subject line
Deadline for receiving
applications is 12th March 2023.
FCA will only contact
short- listed applicants. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
FCA is an equal
opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.
FCA is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Attempts
to influence recruitment procedures through phone calls, emails or inducements
of any kind will lead to disqualifications.