Communications Officer Job Vacancy

Established in 1959, (ICJ Kenya) is a

non–partisan, nongovernmental organization with membership drawn from the Bench

and Bar. 

The primary mission of the

organization is to promote and protect human rights, democracy and the rule of

law nationally and regionally. 

ICJ Kenya has a distinguished track record in advocacy, research and legal

interventions and is today widely acknowledged as a premier human rights

organization in Kenya and around Africa.

ICJ Kenya seeks to fill the following position as detailed below and invites

suitably qualified Kenyans to apply.

Communications Officer 

Overall Purpose of the Job: The communications officer will work closely with

the Executive Director and the Programme Management Teams to offer technical

support in conceptualizing, planning and implementing both internal and

external communications of the organization in an efficient and timely manner.

Key Roles:

 

The communication’s officer will;

• Maintain and build the ICJ Kenya brand by
  
  supporting the development of communication messages and materials.


• Produce, edit and distribute updates,
  
  newsletters and all other IEC materials as will be required.


• Draft, edit and distributing materials for
  
  both online networks, print and electronic media


• Handle all communication enquiries from our
  
  stakeholders and prepare communication briefs as will be required.


• Develop, manage, update, and write content for
  
  website.


• Track and analyze the traffic on our social
  
  networks and suggest ways to increase visibility and impact.


• Assist in the development of international and
  
  external communication channels


• Update the communications strategy regularly to
  
  keep us with new technology and support the implementation of a social
  
  media strategy.


• Assist in organizing office events, and ensure
  
  there is media coverage in all the events and prepare briefs after the
  
  events.


• Ensure that all ICJ Kenya events are well
  
  branded and that they communicate the desired message.


• Ensure that ICJ Kenya presents its work
  
  adequately to its donors and stakeholders by developing a standardized
  
  communication tool that incorporates our logo, vision, mission and the
  
  objectives


• Compile and circulate electronic news that
  
  touch on the work of ICJ Kenya.


• Maintain a log of the mentions of ICJ Kenya’s
  
  work either through emails, letters or the press.


• Maintain a digital photo gallery of all ICJ
  
  Kenya’s activities.


• Assist the Programme management teams to
  
  communicate the desired impact of their work through strategic profiling.


• Undertake regular visits to the fields to
  
  support the communication strategies of the various programmes.


• Work in collaboration with colleagues inside
  
  and outside the ICJ Kenya to allow the achievements of common goals and
  
  shared objectives in furtherance of ICJ Kenya’s mandate and to perform any
  
  other duty as may be assigned to you by the Executive Director from time
  
  to time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours,

Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

Knowledge / Experiences:

• A Master degree or equivalent experience in
  
  human rights, political science, international development, communication
  
  or any other specific field relevant to ICJ-Kenya’s work.


• Documented experience in international or
  
  national work environments and intercultural communication, including a
  
  good understanding of NGO structures and the UN human rights system and
  
  how these operate.


• Documented experience in advocacy and lobby
  
  work with national and international actors


• Documented experience in writing advocacy
  
  briefs, articles and press.-releases

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with
  
  the ability to work to a high standard, manage stress while prioritising
  
  multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.


• Excellent communication, networking, and
  
  inter-personal skills.


• Knowledge about Human Rights


• Proven excellent writing skills in English


• Ability to translate “UN language” to
  
  understandable common language


• Diplomatic attitude


• Fully computer literate – skilled and
  
  confident user of office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
  
  e-mail and calendar applications.


• Good knowledge of social Medias including
  
  uploading and developing materials for websites and intranet.


• Experience and knowledge of layout design and
  
  media.

• Demonstrated commitment to advocacy and
  
  communication.


• Versatile, personable and flexible, including
  
  taking up various tasks done in a small office.


• Self-driven and persistency.


• Independent professional able to contribute to
  
  the overall goal of the organisation.


• Creative and with initiative to seek workable
  
  solutions.


• Works collaboratively and listens actively to
  
  the views of those involved.


• Decisive and results focused following debate.


• Capacity to work in a multi-cultural
  
  environment.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  

Detailed Applications, CV and

relevant certificates addressed to the Recruitment Committee 

should be sent through,

recruiment@icj-kenya.org 

or P.O. Box 59743-00200 Nairobi 

and should be received not later than

5th January 2016.  

ICJ Kenya is an equal opportunity

employer.

Only shortlisted candidate will be

communicated to.