Jobs at AATF. Communications Officer

Latest  Communications Officer Jobs at AATF, Kenya

Reporting to the Senior Manager Communications & Partnerships the Projects Communication Officer is responsible for designing and implementing communication and publicity initiatives directed at various internal and external stakeholder audiences to encourage commitment, promote understanding of AATF work and position the Foundation as a key contributor to Africa’s agricultural development.

Communications Officer Job Key responsibilities

Participate in developing, implementing and monitoring project communications strategies and plans to enhance project visibility to support positioning and understanding in line with the relevant project work plans and the Foundation’s communications strategy

Create visibility for AATF Projects through well drawn and implemented media plans to support a healthy engagement and leverage of media

Document and manage the development, production and dissemination of effective project communication and promotional products

Ensure usage of clear, consistent messages to support project communications

Develop, manage and update the project partner databases and ensure timely and scheduled provision of information to partners and stakeholders

Support country partners in developing and implementing communications strategies and plans to support project communication goals

Identify and manage strategic project related PR opportunities such as events including mounting and managing AATF displays in exhibitions and meetings among other PR activities and identify visibility opportunities that will contribute to realisation of project goals
Qualifications for Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya


Suitable candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or any other relevant field.

Candidates must also have five (5) years relevant experience in public relations and communications.

Fluency in written and spoken English is a requirement.

Working knowledge of French is an added advantage.

Compensation and tenure:
AATF offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. The employment contract is for an initial period of 2 years, renewable subject to performance and availability of funding.

Application procedures:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications quoting the job title of the position they are applying for as a subject line of their application, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the Human Resource Head at aatf-hr@aatf-africa.org on or before 8 May 2015.

Your CV should include details of your qualifications, experience, current position, telephone contact, email address, names and addresses of three referees.

AATF is an equal opportunity employer

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