Communications Officer Job in Kenya

Communications Officer

Duties and
responsibilities

•  Assist in overseeing AWARD’s internal and
  external communications activities and ensure that they support in
  building an informed focus on gender-responsive agricultural research in
  Africa.


•  Support the production and implementation
  of annual communication and knowledge management action plans.


• Conceptualize
  and develop high quality, brand-compliant, multimedia information products
  and visual assets including reports, presentations, posters, brochures,
  press releases, news articles, newsletters, videos, infographics.


• Support
  media engagement and outreach.


• Maintain
  AWARD website and other communication platforms as needed.


• Conceptualize
  and participate in field visits to document AWARD’s work.


• Support
  the updating and implementation of the social media strategy, expanding
  AWARD’s online outreach capacity.


• Coordinate
  production of bi-monthly electronic newsletter: produce and compile
  content, distribute, maintain mailing lists.


• Track
  the online footprint and media mentions of AWARD and amplify these where
  appropriate.


• Provide
  communications support to AWARD training events and other outreach events


•  Support the maintenance of an inventory of
  AWARD’s information, education and communication materials and
  communication assets/equipment.


• Assist
  in maintaining contracts for communications consultants.

Requirements

Education

• A
  bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or
  related field, preferably in the development, science, agriculture, or NGO
  sector.

Language proficiency

• Fluency
  in English required.


• Proficiency
  in French is an advantage (highly desired but not required).

Knowledge and experience

•  At
  least five years’ relevant, professional experience in a communications
  position.

Skills and competencies

• Superior writing and communication skills, with
  demonstrated experience in producing news articles and other knowledge
  outputs with professional editorial standards.


• Ability to organize and manage multiple
  priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Proven ability to synthesise written outputs for
  various types of audiences


• Strong self-starter with the initiative to
  identify opportunities and take appropriate action.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated
  ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, InDesign,
  Illustrator, Photoshop (the whole Adobe suite).


• Direct, demonstrated experience with and
  knowledge of:




• Content management systems- mainly Drupal and
  WordPress.


• Online newsletter management.


• Social networking strategies, networks, tools.




• Displays the highest standards of personal
  integrity.

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