Job Title: IT/ Communications Officer
Hiring Organization: Centre
For The Study Of Adolescence
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Non
Profit Organisation
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 04/02/2024
The
Centre for the Study of Adolescence is an independent non-partisan, non-profit
organization established in 1988 working in the field of adolescent sexual and
reproductive health including HIV/AIDS
Overview
of the project
The IT
and communication function supports CSA’s work by providing timely, dependable,
and innovative applications at our offices in line with CSA’s communications
strategy. This is to ensure that users have the requisite knowledge and
resources needed to utilize our systems effectively, and stay up to date on IT
solutions, policies, and information security best practices. This role also
involves providing communications support, system updates, design and
development of materials, production of monthly newsletters and communications
tools. The role covers creating and maintaining effective digital media content
and assets across a range of platforms.
Duties and Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver
standard software and hardware support to staff.
- Monitor
and troubleshoot CSA IT systems to ensure a consistent delivery of IT
support to all staff.
- Develop
and maintain effective communication assets such as templates, graphics,
fliers, banners, databases and maintain internal IT communications.
- Develop
and publish announcements and other content and uploading on CSA website
and digital platforms- LinkedIn, podcasts, Instagram, Facebook, X-Twitter,
You Tube, Tik Tok, campaigns/petitions and press releases produce images
and videos/documentaries and other communication products as may be
required Build and manage engagement of different audiences through CSA
communication platforms.
- Work
closely with project teams CSA staff and volunteers on preparing and
reviewing research, program, monthly newsletters, and communications
products.
- Maintain
digital program folders, databases, media archives including photos and
videos, and media records and their utilization.
- Stay
current on cyber trends to share communications and updates as needed
collate periodic media analytics and metrics for different platforms
evaluating the impact and reach of IT communications and support program
teams with as and when requested.
Desired
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- University
degree in communications, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a
related field
- 2
years of relevant work experience in communications, media, marketing and
knowledge/significant interest in information security and technology
- Ability
to function independently with limited direction.
- Excellent
communication and writing skills.
- Advanced
experience with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Box and
Content Management Systems.
- Aptitude
in graphic design and production, with working knowledge of InDesign,
Illustrator, and Photoshop among others
- Ability
to communicate and build effective working relationships across diverse
audiences.
- Demonstrable
experience of excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written
and verbal, with the ability to reach multiple types of stakeholders.
- Experience
of managing and generating effective content, writing, and editing for a
range of channels such as social media
- Initiative-taking,
adaptable, and innovative
- Ability
to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Communications
skills Networking skills with a natural ability and curiosity
- Excellent
writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Good
verbal communication and presentation skills
- Excellent
interpersonal and individual communication skills
- Ability
to build positive relationships with people from diverse cultures and
backgrounds.
How to
Apply
Please
submit an application letter with a detailed current CV indicating 3
references. Two of whom should have been direct Supervisors. Applications
should be sent to jobs@csakenya.org;
INDICATE THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL.
The applications should be received by latest 22nd April 2024, 5:00 pm Kenyan
time.
Addressed to:
The Administrative Manager
Centre for the Study of
Adolescence
Mbaazi Avenue, Off
Kingara Road, Lavington
P.O. Box 19329-00202,
Nairobi