Communications Officer – Climate Change
With over 70 years of
experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome
poverty and experience the fullness of life. We help children of all
backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+
staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming
vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Planning and Reporting
- Collaborate with the Communications Manager to strategize and
execute communication content plans for the Programs/projects of the
Livelihood & Resilience Technical Program.
- Participate in the design of communications business plans
and initiatives that ensures the program delivers on high-value results.
Content Development for
IMARA, RESAF, and CRIFSUP
- Craft Compelling Narratives; Develop and curate high-quality
stories centered on the programs with a focus on children that showcase
the tangible impact of World Vision’s initiatives. These narratives should
be tailored for optimal engagement across digital platforms and be
suitable for marketing, fundraising, and public outreach campaigns, Media,
Internal, Emergency & Advocacy
- Curate Topical and Timely Content focused on Climate Change;
Identify and generate content that aligns with the programs’ core
priorities, ensuring relevance to global events, awareness days, and
significant moments. This proactive approach aims to engage audiences
effectively and deepen their connection with our programs.
- Centralized Content Dissemination; Systematically share and
distribute developed stories and content, ensuring that the material is
accessible through recognized and approved information management systems.
- Uphold Organizational Protocols in Content Creation; Ensure
that all content adheres to World Vision’s safeguarding guidelines, brand
guidelines, and other pertinent protocols to maintain the organization’s
integrity and protect its beneficiaries.
- Engage in Feedback Loops and Audience Analysis; Regularly
gather feedback on released content, analyze audience responses, and
adjust content strategies based on these insights to optimize engagement
and resonance with the target demographics.
- Stay Updated with Content Development Trends; Invest time in
continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of the
latest trends in content creation, storytelling, and digital engagement,
ensuring the programs remain current and effective.
- Collaborate with Multimedia Teams; Work closely with video,
photography, and design teams to ensure cohesive multimedia content
production, optimizing the narrative and visual appeal for maximum audience
impact.
Media Relations
- Develop and maintain key media contacts and build strategic
relationships with media in Kenya, including international correspondents.
- Proactively pursue opportunities to pitch compelling story
ideas including press releases to the media.
- Facilitate and coordinate the program’s engagement with the
media in Kenya to position the programs as credible voices for children
and voice of authority on advocacy, humanitarian and development issues.
- Coordinate, plan and facilitate media visits to World
Vision’s programmes
Others
- Participate in Trans teams and support other initiatives by
partners in the spirit of integration
- Any other duties as might be assigned from time to time
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or
a related discipline
- At least 5 years of working experience as a writer/reporter
in media company or an international development organization focus on
communications
- Experience in writing and producing content for
NRM/Environment and Climate Change (ECC) and other L&R initiatives
will be preferred
- Excellent writing, editing and photography skills.
- Experience creating content for digital platforms i.e.
websites and social media. Experience in media, the humanitarian sector
and donor engagement.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office Agile, proactive
and driven personality.
- Demonstrates creativity and innovation.
- Ability to achieve results working in a multicultural context
and with diverse teams.
- Ability to work harmoniously within teams, meet tight
deadlines under pressure.
- Strong collaborative, networking and influencing skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Photo editing skills are desirable
- Media Council of Kenya accreditation
- Public Relations Society of Kenya Member
How To Apply
