KIWASH Project Communications Specialist Job in Re-advertisement in Nairobi, Kenya

Oct 26, 2016

Communications Specialist – Re-advertisement

DAI,
a global development consulting firm, seeks applications from qualified
candidates for the position of Communications Specialist for the Kenya
Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) project.
 

The
Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (KIWASH) Project is a
five-year, U.S Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded
project to improve lives and health through the development and
management of sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene services in
Kenya. 

 

KIWASH
is designed to institutionalize catalytic models of sustainable WASH
services delivery, improve hygiene behaviors and strengthen nutrition
education while coordinating with other USAID programs to improve access
to nutritious foods for highly vulnerable populations.

Summary of Primary Duties: The
Communications Specialist will work with the Communications and
Marketing Manager in planning, designing and carrying out project
communication activities. 

S/he
will be responsible for managing the projects presence in social media
and for the creation of content necessary to grow the projects
engagement within the sector.  

S/he
will also focus on the development of products for public access and
the project’s online platforms including the KIWASH website, Facebook,
Twitter, and Flickr.

Essential Duties
 

Responsibilities will include and are not limited to the following:
 

Program writing and graphics design

• Solicit
  for information for success stories from technical team members and sub
  implementing partners. Draft and/or edit success stories with
  appropriate photographs for sharing with USAID and posting on KIWASH
  website.


• Draft
  publicity materials including activity profiles and project factsheet,
  success stories, case studies, and articles for KIWASH quarterly
  newsletter, quarterly and annual progress reports.


• Establish photo library using Flickr, prepare updated project presentations, site visit kits and press kits.


• Provide design and layout support for all publications and publicity materials.

Social media management

• Author
  brief social media postings with corresponding links and source
  appropriate images for the postings in coordination with technical teams
  and implementing partners. 


• Schedule and post social media content as per the content calendar and obtain approvals for content prior to publishing. 


• Monitor and responds to followers’ feedback and inquiries in accordance to established policy.


• Ensure brand compliance with USAID Branding and Marking Guidelines across all social media assets deployed.


• Gather,
  analyze and report social media performance data and provide insights
  and actionable recommendations for improving performance over time. KPIs
  include: reach, engagement and sentiment.

Media relations

• Review the daily press for WASH related topics and news, and share with team based on relevance


• Help
  establish and maintain a database of project partners by soliciting
  input from the KIWASH team and key partners, stakeholder meetings and
  forums.


• Assist
  with coordination of field events, launches, site visits etc. ensuring
  USAID input and clearance is received in a timely manner.


• Help
  prepare and update a standard information package on the KIWASH project
  counties for distribution to the public and the media.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

• A degree in the field of communications, marketing, international relations or a related area is desirable.


• At
  least three years of relevant work experience in the field of
  communications, social media management, preferably in the development
  sector. Experience with a USAID project is an added advantage.


• Knowledge
  of MS Office software, web design, HTML and other media software
  packages (i.e. InDesign, Photoshop and video editing software) and
  photography is required.


• Understanding
  of the fundamentals of social media content sourcing and experience
  using Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr for campaigns and organizational
  outreach.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent
  inter-personal skills to ensure effective team relations. Strong
  organizational skills, analytical abilities and initiative to prioritize
  and complete tasks and manage multiple projects with minimal
  supervision.

Base of Operations: Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to the field

Reporting: The Communications Specialist will report to the Communications and Marketing Manager.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply via the link, 

https://kiwashproject.formstack.com/forms/communications_specialist__readvertisement  

by November 10, 2016. 

Only
candidates who send their information by applying through the link and
by the deadline will be eligible.  Copy the link and paste it on the
browser to submit your application.

NB: *The position is open to Kenyan Nationals only.*

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DAI
provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability or genetics.