CARE Senior Information Officer Job in Kenya

Senior Information Officer (National)
The Somalia NGO Consortium brings together local and international NGOs working in Somalia. It promotes information sharing, cooperation and joint advocacy initiatives and highlights key NGO concerns in key coordination fora.
This recruitment is managed through CARE Somalia, an International NGO working in Somalia.Reporting to the Consortium Director, the primary role of the Senior Information Officer isGathering, analyzing and repackaging information for use by a wide range of audiences.Research and write targeted information products. Support Consortium advocacy efforts through writing and facilitating relevant advocacy products. Develop press briefings and talking points as required.Uphold strong links to key media contacts and member PI leads.Facilitate technical meetings.Support Director in development of grant proposals and reports when required.This position is Nairobi-based with limited travel to Somalia.At least a Bachelor in Political Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Humanitarianism, Information Management or any other equivalent degree. Masters degree will be a strong advantage.4 years of experience in positions requiring high level information management. Demonstrated ability to write well structured well researched reports easily accessible to multiple audience.Minimum 1 year of Somalia experience and the Somali context.Experience with advocacy/lobbying (NGO or other stakeholder).Demonstrable experience working with the media (local and international).Previous experience working with an NGO is a strong advantage.Demonstrated capacity to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of initiative and engagement.Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural team and to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.Language: Fluent English with excellent writing capacity. Knowledge of Somali a strong advantage.Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet. Capacity to manage/maintain/update websites in all its aspects (upload information).
CARE will manage the recruitment process on behalf of and in close cooperation with the Consortium Director and the Steering Committee. Please forward letter of application and C.V. only with the subject heading “Senior Information Officer’’ electronically to recruit@som.care.org copy to info@somaliangoconsortium.org as soon as possible and before 24th May 2013.
Only applications that meet the minimum requirements and qualifications above will be considered. CARE is an Equal; Opportunity Employer and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
For more information about the Consortium and this position, please visit www.somaliangoconsortium.org

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