The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.
The Center seeks to recruit a Communications Manager.
Duties
Coordinate the development, production and circulation of Institutional publicationsEdit and coordinate the production of Working Papers and Research ReportsPlan and implement communication activities at international, regional and national levels.Work with, and through, national, regional and international networks to facilitate engagement with APHRC’s research evidenceSupport project-specific dissemination activitiesStrengthen APHRC’s work through media networks and associationsIdentify relevant TV/Radio programs and pitch for TV interviews with APHRC researchersProvide support in the organization of community eventsSupport or initiate activities that promote awareness of APHRC’s work among various publicsProvide advise on website content and designInitiate and / or support other e-dissemination activitiesIdentify & make available or explore availability of e-resources relevant to APHRC research workExplore fundraising opportunities for Communication activities and participate in development of proposalsMA or MSc in mass communications, information sciences (publishing major), or public relationsAt least three years of hands-on experience in undertaking similar workExcellent writing skills and ability to translate complex scientific facts into simple messages for general audiences.Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office products, and Desk-Top Publishing softwareInterested candidates are encouraged to apply enclosing a detailed CV, quoting current and expected salary and providing contact details of three referees (at least one of whom must be a current/former employer) to the address below by November 17, 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate the position you are applying for on the envelop or on the subject line for those applying by email (jobs@aphrc.org).
The Human Resources Manager
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787-00100 GPO, Nairobi
http://www.aphrc.org/
For a more comprehensive collection of jobs in Kenya, visit our new Kenyan Jobs Website http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/
.png)
No comments:
Post a Comment