Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist
 

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

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

Its purpose is to institutionalize catalytic models of sustainable service delivery for accelerated water and sanitation access in specific target counties and to improve complementary hygiene behaviors.
 

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 with the sector. 

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

Essential Duties
 

Responsibilities will include and are not limited to the following:
 

Social media management

• Collect and organize content for the KIWASH website and social media in coordination with technical teams and implementing partners. Proactively make updates across all platforms
• Author brief social media postings with corresponding links and source appropriate images for the postings. 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 across all social media assets deployed
• Gather, analyze and report social media performance data and provides insights and actionable recommendations for improving performance over time. KPIs include: reach, engagement and sentiment

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.
• In consultation with technical teams, draft publicity materials including activity profiles and project factsheet, success stories, case studies, and articles for KIWASH quarterly newsletter.
• 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.

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. Masters level education in the related fields of journalism, communications or public relations is advantageous.
• 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 is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of MS Office software, web design, HTML and other media software packages (i.e. InDesign, Photoshop, 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_2017 by December 2, 2017, 5:00 pm East Africa Local time. 

Only candidates who send their information by applying through the link and by the deadline will be eligible.

Event Sales Rep, Airport Concierge and Event Management Intern

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Wilomo International Events is an established corporate events management agency with experience in corporate Meeting & Conference Planning & Management, Launches and Roadshows, as well as Corporate Support Services. 

We are seeking to recruit an Event Sales & Marketing Representative, Airport Meet & Greet Team Members and an Events Management Intern to support our operations and growth initiatives.

1. Event Sales & Marketing Representative 

(1 Position)

The Event Sales and Marketing Executive will sell and promote corporate event management services, and corporate support services to corporate clients / organisations. 

Must be ready to start in April, 2016. Working hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Responsibilities
 

Lead generation.

• Make telephone sales calls, in person pitches/visits/presentations and sales meeting.
• Preparation of customised sales pitches/presentations. 
• Creation of sales and marketing campaigns.
• Creation & implementation of a client acquisition program/client list based on our ideal target client.
• Create customer value plan & sell value add products/services to existing clients.
• Meet sales targets.
• Generation of daily, weekly, monthly reports and workplans.
• Management of company social media platforms

Qualifications:

• Sales and Marketing Diploma/Degree Certification
• 2 years’ experience in a service based industry

Remuneration:

• Attractive base salary plus commission

2. Airport Concierge 

(Part Time / Full Time: 4 positions)
 

Wilomo International also provides signature services to customers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other major airports in Kenya. 

The offering is independent from airlines and customized for any customers, regardless of traveling class, who wishes personalized service and extra care when arriving, departing or connecting through an airport.  

We offer our services to executives, inexperienced travelers, families, Senior Citizens, celebrities and small group travel.  

The role of the Airport Concierge will be to enhance the arrival experience of designated guests on arriving at JKIA and other airports we operate in.

Key Tasks:

• Key responsibility is to ensure total client satisfaction
• Greet and assist clients’ curbside, at airport gates, or arrival halls and escorting them to their desired next points within the airport.
• Knowledgeable about all airport amenities such as restaurants, services, retail locations and airline ticket counter and gate information.
• Develop and maintain professional rapport with regulating agencies and airlines within the airport
• Exhibit upmost confidentiality with clients and client information
• Maintain strict adherence to escorting protocol within the airport
• Utilize the reservation system (GDS) for managing all client services

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual
• Passionate approach to customer service, positive attitude, strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills
• Passion for serving customers
• Demonstrates the ability to have proactive problem solving techniques
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate with other employees to overcome abnormal situations
• High level of cultural awareness
• Direct experience in higher end or VIP services in the hospitality industry in order to recognize the high value customer
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills to handle all client’s needs, concerns, and accommodations
• Ability to work in a hectic, stressful environment while delivering a very calm, positive, efficient and comforting service
• Adapt to an ever changing environment and be resilient

Guests are local and international tourists and business people.

You will be meeting exceptionally nice people who may be very tired after a long trip

A calming personality with a friendly smile would be a welcoming beacon to these guests.

Requirements:

• Possess at least a College Diploma/Degree equivalent and be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work under pressure with a minimal supervision
• Must wear company uniform as prescribed and conform to all grooming standards
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and lift up to 30Kgs
• Must, after training, be able to efficiently use GDS automated reservation system
• Must be able to work shift work including irregular shifts and overtime, holidays and weekends Must be flexible in work schedule to match the demand for services
• Airport and/or Airline hospitality service experience would be a strong asset

Work is assigned a week in advance via Excel spreadsheet sent via e-mail to you with airline, flight number, flight arrival time, and guest names, the hotel destination, and transportation confirmation.

Pay: 

• Per Hour, mostly part time – approximately 8-10 hours/week – located at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
• Travel expenses to and from airport
• Phone expenses incurred through company business will be reimbursed

3. Event Management Intern

(1 position)

 
The intern will be given the role of channel coordinator in our corporate section. 

This position is an entry level position for persons looking to gain experience and a career foundation in event management. 

Responsibilities

Administration

• Preparation of proposals, quotations, contracts & invoices
• Digital filing of proposals, quotations, contracts & invoices
• Filing of expense receipts and invoices
• Receiving official vendor correspondence
• Maintaining and updating client & vendor databases
• Logging of current business status
• Preparation of business reports
• Managing business travel requisitions

Relationship management

• Managing client digital & analogue correspondence
• Follow up of pipeline business
• Meeting clients

Vendor management

• Vendor sourcing
• Vendor short listing
• Managing vendor correspondence
• Performing vendor inspections

Financial management

• Managing office petty cash
• Preparation of vendor Account receivables and Account Payables

Event management

• Preparation, maintenance and updating the events calendar
• Performing vendor site, equipment, service & product inspections
• Managing set up and execution of events on ground
• Coordination of various suppliers on ground
• Preparation of event review reports

Media management

• Maintaining and updating social media platforms

Qualifications

• Diploma in marketing or any relevant degree from a recognised university
• Experience in working to plan and execute events
• Fluent in both English and Swahili.

Personal Attributes

• Eloquent in oral and written communication
• Attention to detail in writing
• Strong work ethic

Application Process: 
 

If you are interested in the above positions, send your resume with three referees as well as a cover letter detailing your reasons for applying for the internship to admin@wilomoninternational.co.ke  on or before Wednesday, March 9, 2016

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the application deadline, you will consider your application unsuccessful.

For more information log on to www.wilomointernational.co.ke

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News Room Manager (200,000 per month)

Our client a well established Media Company with a local news website and a print magazine is looking for a News Room Manager. 

The ideal candidate MUST have experience managing people. 

Key Responsibilities;

• Manage the editorial team.
• Train and empower new senior editors.
• Tech Liaison.

Qualifications;

• Minimum 3 years concrete experience directly managing a team of 10+.
• Great leadership skills: organised, strict, excellent long-term planning skills.
• Strong voice / good speaker.
• Experience writing performance reports, disciplining, designing promotion system.
• The ability to recruit new sub-editors (keep a database of applicants, set trials, negotiate terms).
• Experience maintaining/enforcing staff schedules (24hr coverage, record sick/off/leave days).
• Experience reading/recording data.
• The ability to come up with creative feature requests to optimise the editorial process.
• The ability to develop strategies to obtain more news story submissions.
• Good general knowledge of online content, content creation.
• Tech savvy.
• Active on social media.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 150,000 - 200,000/= (Approx. 1,500 - 2,000 USD) depending on experience

Deadline: 30th March 2016    

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: 

http://bit.ly/1oWTz1p
Summit Recruitment & Training, 

Blixen Court, Karen Road, 

Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

Communications and Policy Officer

Vacancy: Communications and Policy Officer
 

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non - governmental organization that carries out high quality, policy relevant research on population, health and education issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.
 

APHRC is looking for a dynamic, motivated, innovative and creative individual to join its Policy Engagement and Communications division, reporting to the PEC Director and based in Nairobi. 

Strong editing and writing skills are mandatory for this role. 

Candidates must submit a portfolio of writing samples with their application.

 

Responsibilities
 

The Communications and Policy Officer will be responsible for corporate communications and will provide support to research programs. As a mid-level member of the PEC team he or she will:

• Write and edit articles for the Center’s website, quarterly newsletters and other corporate communication products;
• Work with researchers to develop opinion editorials, blog posts, and articles for non-scholarly publications to support advocacy and research uptake into policy discussions;
• Lead the dissemination of research findings from the Education and Urbanization programs with creative and innovative products to harness the public interest;
• Steer policy analysis and mapping for the Urbanization program;
• Participate in strategic planning and resource mobilization endeavors for the PEC Division;
• Develop and implement protocols for knowledge management.

Qualifications and Competencies
 

The ideal candidate should be a team player with the following qualities:

• A first degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field; a Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• At least five (5) years of post-qualification, increasingly responsible work experience in communication, writing and content creation, public relations and media relations;
• Demonstrable track record in media engagement;
• Familiarity with communications approaches for planning, executing, and monitoring communications strategies;
• Excellent written and verbal communication;
• Demonstrated willingness to work as part of a team;
• Networking, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills coupled with resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and include their letter of application, portfolio of their work and CV, through our recruitment portal http://jobs.aphrc.org by 5th February 2016. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Cover letters should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru

Communications Co-ordinator

Vacancy: Communications Co-ordinator

FSD Africa (FSDA) is a regional financial sector development programme operating across sub-Saharan Africa. 

Funded by the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID), FSDA’s goal is to reduce poverty by boosting financial inclusion and helping financial institutions and markets drive economic growth.

Reporting to FSDA’s Chief Operating Officer and Regional Co-ordinator, the Communications Co-ordinator role provides an excellent opportunity to work on both strategic and operational aspects of communications for financial market development in sub-Saharan Africa. 

 

Based in Nairobi, the successful candidate will be challenged to think tactically and build an effective communications platform for FSDA. 

This work will take place in collaboration with key partners across East Africa and beyond, including financial institutions, national government agencies, international development organisations and the FSD Network.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and delivering a comprehensive but practical communications platform for FSDA
• Supporting the design and delivery of communications platforms for FSD Network members
• Fostering a vibrant FSD Network Working Group for communications
• Developing and managing innovative tools and channels to capture and share FSDA and FSD Network ideas and impact

Key competencies and experience will include:

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of strategic communications
• Extensive experience of developing and operating communications platforms and activities
• Excellent knowledge and experience of training and coaching others in strategic communications

The successful candidate will be a natural communicator, highly team and people-orientated, flexible, creative, motivated and goal focussed. 

The role is based in Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel within Africa.

For the detailed job profile, visit our website:http://www.fsdafrica.org/about-fsd-africa/vacancies/

To apply, send a one-page cover letter and two-page CV to recruit@fsdafrica.org by 1200 (EAT) on or before Friday, 19 February 2016. 

The email should contain “FSDA Communications Co-ordinator” in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

FSDA is an equal opportunity employer

Photographers

Chapacopy is a printing solutions company offering copying and printing services to both personal and business segments of the market. Chapacopy was started in 2012, with the initial bureaus being Koinange and CrossRoad - Karen.

To date we have bureaus – Koinange - CBD, CrossRoads - Karen, Gallleria - Karen, Garden City-Thika Road and ABC – Westlands.

As part of our continued expansion we are currently recruiting for qualified and experienced Photographers to join our team.  

 

We are seeking seasoned professionals who are qualified and whose primary be responsibility will be to build relationships with new and existing business customers with the goal of providing total copy and print solutions as well as enhancing productivity and customer service experience.

Responsibilities Include:

• working with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them;
• seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities;
• carrying out research and preparation for a shoot;
• working in different locations and in different circumstances to get the right image;
• using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software;
• communicating with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them;
• arranging still life objects, products, scenes, props and backgrounds;
• liaising with other professionals, including graphic designers, writers, gallery managers, picture researchers, commissioning editors and art directors;
• managing the processing and use of images, discussing technical problems, checking for quality and dealing with clients' concerns;
• preparing proofs for approval;
• compiling finished products for sale, such as albums and framed prints;
• understanding traditional film and digital photography and keeping up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques;
• developing expertise with software to digitally enhance images by, for example, changing emphasis, cropping pictures, correcting minor faults, or moving objects around;
• managing the business aspects of the work, including administration, scheduling work, invoicing and basic accounting;
• developing a good portfolio, building a network of contacts and achieving a reputation for quality and reliability in order to secure future assignments;
• Self-marketing by, for example, producing business cards, postcards and promotional materials, and creating and maintaining a website.
• Any other  duties as allocated by the supervisor

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience:

• Essential: Diploma preferable  in related field
• Proven photography experience,
• Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
• Demonstrable design skills with a strong portfolio,
• Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas.
• Up to date with industry leading software and technologies (In Design, Photoshop etc.)
• Highly proficient in all design aspects including creative originality, fluency of ideas, near vision, visualization, oral comprehension, inductive reasoning, information ordering, category flexibility, visual color discrimination, excellent oral communication.
• Active listening, attention to detail, timely work and, sensitive deadlines.
• Certificate of Good Conduct a must have. 

Application Process

 
If you meet these criteria and are enthusiastic about print production and have the drive and passion in design, we would very much welcome your application. 

Please email your CV to kaziyetujobs@gmail.com  by 14th January 2016.  

Paper applications will not be accepted.

Media Interns

Vacancy: Media Interns (2)
 

Educational Technology and Learning Resources (ET&LR) Unit
 

1.0. Introduction: The African Virtual University (AVU) is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies. 

A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by nineteen (19) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivonst, Tanzanna, Mozambnqrt, Dtmopsatnp Rturblnp of Congo, Btnnn, Goana, Rturblnp of Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia and Cape Verde. 

 

The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.

AVU is currently engaged in a MultiNational Project II, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented in 21 African countries with 27 participating institutions.

Background to ET&LR: The Educational Technology & Learning Resources (ET&LR) unit at AVU coordinates the various Open Distance and eLearning activities of the Multinational Project Phase II. 

The ET&LR unit is currently looking for two media interns to assist in the multimedia resources development process. These positions are also intended to help African youth gain practical experience to help transition to the workplace.
 

2.0. Scope of Work
 

The ET&LR Media Interns will help AVU staff perform the following functions:

• Assist in the preparation of multimedia materials;
• Assist in formatting and copying digital files;
• Assist in maintaining our online catalogue of photos on Flicker;
• Assist in editing photographs;
• Assist in editing videos;
• Assist in media production tasks;
• The ET&LR Media Intern shall perform other duties that may from time to time be assigned by the supervisor.

3.0. Qualifications

• Studies in Media, Information Technology or Digital Media (preference will be given to candidates with completed or almost completed Bachelor degrees);
• Fluent in English (preference will be given to candidates who can also speak French or Portuguese);
• Familiarity with online learning;
• Experience using Adobe CC software: Premiere, Illustrator, Indesign, AfterEffects, Lightroom;
• Keen on and pays attention to detail;
• Ability to learn quickly and work well within a team;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and meet multiple deadlines;
• Flexibility and a can-do approach to tasks and the ability to adapt to a changing and challenging environment.

4.0. Modalities of Work: The ET&LR Media Interns are expected to work during office hours from Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 05:30pm.
 

5.0 Duration: The positions for the two media interns are temporary for a nominal period of three with a possibility of extension for an additional 3 months.
 

6.0 Reporting: The ET&LR Media Interns will report to and be supervised by the Educational Video Technologist and will work closely with other AVU staff members.

How to Apply

The African Virtual University (AVU) is an equal opportunity employer. 

The successful candidate will be appointed for an initial period of 3 months.

Application must include an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with a telephone number and email address; and names with contact addresses of three professional references. 

Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have Media Intern as the email subject 

The successful candidate will be based at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. 

The closing date for this application is 10th February 2016 at 18:00 East African Time (UTC/GMT + 3) 

Note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Website: www.avu.org

Communication Specialist

RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. 

With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

RTI anticipates staffing the following expertise in positions for the USAID funded TUSOME Early Grade Reading Activity, focused on curriculum support, teacher training and teaching material development to improve the quality of early grade instruction in formal and APBET schools through a reading intervention. 

 

TAYARI Early Childhood Development Education Project is focused on pre-literacy and pre-numeracy skills development for school readiness. The positions will be based in Nairobi.

Communication Specialist – Nairobi will work closely with the Chief of Party for both TAYARI and TUSOME project and is responsible for providing overall communications management for both projects by developing and implementing communications strategies that focus on project priorities.

The Specialist will raise national awareness on the issues of early childhood education and early grade reading. 

He/She will also edit reports/proposals/studies, press releases, speeches and good practice documentation to ensure quality is maintained whilst remaining sensitive to issues of gender and social inclusion. 

The Communication Specialist will develop strategic partnerships and network with local and national communication agencies and development partners to sensitize them on the work of the project. 

He/She will contribute to enhanced production and dissemination of communication and advocacy materials, including brochures, and press releases as and when needed. 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Journalism, or Communications / Public Relations with least (6) six years of increasingly responsible experience in Communications. 
• Experience in conducting communication campaigns and capacity building efforts in Kenya is required. 
• Previous experience working in a similar role on a USAID-funded or other donor project is desired. 
• Proficiency in Information Systems, particularly in publications software is required. 
• Excellent oral, written communication and editing skills in English is required.

Education Program Specialist (Training Specialist) – Nairobi will work closely with Regional Education Officer and is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising the TUSOME training program for the Nairobi region. 

He/She will collaborate with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) county officers for successful training activities and classroom observations. 

The Education Program Specialist will contribute to the development and revision of training and instructional materials. 

He/She will facilitate ongoing classroom observations to support the TAC Tutors / Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) while also monitoring TUSOME activities such as monthly zonal/cluster meetings and reading exhibitions in the region. 

The assignment is designed to provide technical support for training at the regional level for effective project implementation. 

Qualifications & Experience:  

• Minimum of Masters of Arts/ Masters of Education Degree with eight (8) years of experience in the education sector. 
• Familiarity with the policies and procedures of the MoEST, County Education offices and local school communities is desired. 
• Understanding of scientifically-based reading research and a balanced literacy framework is required. 
• Knowledge of Kiswahili and English transition instruction strategies required. 
• Previous supervisory experience of education officers required.

How to Apply

To apply, please email cover letter and CV to hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 15th February, 2016 by 2.00 p.m. 

Applicants must include the, POSITION in the subject line of the email. 

Please do not attach copies of certificates. 

We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V