Established in 1949, SOS Children’s Villages is a dynamic social development organisation working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.
SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation that provides support and guidance to SOS member associations in over 132 countries worldwide.
Working throughout Africa and the Middle East (AFME), SOS Children’s Villages is in the process of recruiting an External Communications Advisor, for the Continental Office AFME.
Working on a full time basis and based in Nairobi / Kenya, he / she will establish external communication systems for rapid and efficient sharing of information across the continent, particularly from countries within AFME to the Promoting/Supporting Associations (PSAs).
The External Communications Advisor will work closely with the Continental Office and the Regional Offices and report directly to the International Head of External Communications, based in Innsbruck / Austria.
The Challenge
- Plan and coordinate external communications activities within AFME and ensure consistency with the SOS Children’s Villages strategy and brand
- Form networks of communications co-workers and, as needed, serve as media spokesperson for regional/national journalists
- Build capacity of the organisation in the external communication skills that will best support the PSAs in their fundraising and communication effort
Your profile
- Formal qualification in journalism, communications, PR or similar
- 5 years experience in journalism, communications or a related field
- Excellent verbal / written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and creative communication skills and the ability to relate to different cultures
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to think strategically
- Well-developed facilitation and presentation skills
- Fluency in English (French is an asset)
- Ability to use Microsoft Office software and the internet
We Offer
- Diverse range of interesting tasks in a well recognised international organisation
- Intercultural working environment
- Interesting opportunities for further development
- Competitive compensation package
- The possibility to shape a new position within a global well-established organisation
In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
If you are interested in this position, please send your application, (detailed CV and motivation letter - IN ENGLISH) - along with three traceable references to the following email address: ro.afea@sos-kd.org
Closing date: 15th May 2012
