Information & Coordination Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya - European Union Kenya - Somalia Delegation (KShs 314,431)

The Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Kenya, Somalia Operations Unit announces the vacant position of an Information & Coordination Officer based in Nairobi to support the Somalia Operations Unit.

Duties

Contribute to improve the visibility and general understanding of the EU support to Somalia.

Work with other donors and partners in view of improving aid effectiveness. Support internal planning and reporting.

Main responsibilities

To draft leaflets, papers and information material on the EU support to Somalia targeting different audiences;To liaise with the different media;To maintain and regularly update the Somalia Operations Unit Website;To contribute to the preparation and the follow-up of the EU participation in the Somali Donors Group and other relevant Aid Effectiveness fora;To co-ordinate with other donors and agencies in the framework of the CISS - Coordination of International Support to Somalia;To coordinate Somalia Operations Unit planning and reporting activities as requested;To undertake any other Information & Coordination related tasks assigned to her/him.University degree in International Relations, Communication, Political Sciences or similar;minimum of 5 years of professional experience in cooperation assistance with developing countries, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa;proven experience in the areas of aid effectiveness and communication;
excellent understanding of the current political situation of Somalia would be an advantage;excellent drafting and communication skills are mandatory;
good knowledge of ITC is mandatory;knowledge of EU policies and of EU development tools would be an advantage;
ability to work within a heterogeneous socio-political and ethnic environment and in areas of civil strife;
fluent to high standards in English both reading, writing and speaking skills;
knowledge of Somali would be an advantage;Computer literacy.The position is open to nationals and other residents of Kenya with a valid work permit.

The contract is initially for a probationary period of 6 months with the possibility of renewal on annual basis. As an indication, the minimum salary is 314,431 Ksh/ month with possibility of higher salary depending on experience.

Applications and CV's of interested candidates should reach the EU Delegation by mail before 28 February 2011 and should be addressed as follows:

The EU Representative,
Delegation of the European Union,
Somalia Operations Unit,
Union House, Ragati Road,
P.O Box 30475, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

E-mail: Somalia@eeas.europa.eu

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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