Job Purpose
Develop engaging communications
materials and identify innovative ways to actively involve Kenyans in WFP’s
‘changing lives to save lives’ agenda.
Key Accountabilities (not
all-inclusive, within delegated authority)
People
Management:
Manage an efficient communications
team. Maintain regular in-person briefings with team members and identify
efficient ways to share information within the team. Build the capacity of team
members by developing work plans and monitoring performances against
objectives.
Actively participate in the country
office leadership team.
External Communications:
Develop and implement strategic
communications products such as news releases, media messages, talking points,
opinion pieces, human-interest stories, videos, still images and social
media campaigns to support the CO Communications and Advocacy Strategy and
fundraising initiatives.
Expand WFP’s reach in Kenya by
exploring new and innovative channels, such as English and Kiswahili radio and
TV stations, to tell WFP’s ‘changing lives to save lives’ story in ways that
resonate and engage with Kenyan audiences.
Monitor all media and social media
platforms to identify and manage reputational risk. Respond to questions from
media and act as organizational spokesperson when required.
Write and implement a social media
strategy which uses compelling multimedia content to engage with stakeholders
such as UN partners, donors, media, national and county governments,
implementing partners, public audiences and the people we serve.
Internal
Communications:
Support the Country Director’s (CD)
office by ensuing all communications and advocacy messaging is aligned. Provide
visibility of the CD’s activities by creating and sharing a variety of
multimedia content in a timely manner.
Ensure that all country office
personnel are familiar with the CO communications and advocacy strategy and how
their work can contribute to its success.
Build the capacity of country office
management and programme teams in all aspects of communications by providing
advice, guidance, and training to ensure consistent and high-quality
communications products.
Community
Engagement:
Support WFP programme teams to
effectively communicate with the people we serve by overseeing the production
of a range of creative communications products such as radio broadcasts, audio
recordings, animations, motion graphics, posters, signboards, and bulk SMS.
Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
and Experience:
Five (5) years post graduate
professional experience with Master’s degree in journalism, International
Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other relevant field,
OR
Seven (7) years of post-graduate
relevant experience with a university degree in Journalism, International
Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other relevant field.
Progressive and relevant
professional work experience in communications and advocacy preferably in the
humanitarian or development sector.
Proven experience in developing and
implementing a range of creative communications products and implementing them
in strategic ways.
Has established working relationships
with Kenyan journalists and media outlets.
A strong communicator, able to present
complex information in clear and engaging ways in both English and Kiswahili.
Experienced in the design and
management of social media content and social media campaigns.
Has managed small teams of
staff to deliver innovative communications products.
Language: International Professional:
Fluency (level C) in English and Kiswahili languages.
Desired
Experience
Experience working in both development
and emergency contexts is an asset.
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