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

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

Assistant Safety Advisor (ASA)

INSO Kenya is recruiting:

Position: 1 (One) Assistant Safety Advisor (ASA)

Location: Kakuma
 

Starting Date: from March 2016
 

Duration of the Contract: 1 year renewable

1. INSO Kenya Background

INSO is a global charity dedicated exclusively to issues of humanitarian safety and to the operation of NGO Safety Offices (NSO) in volatile or insecure contexts.

INSO Kenya aims to support security awareness and security management capabilities amongst NGOs within Kenya.
 

 

We are now seeking an experienced individual to join our team as Assistant Safety Advisor (ASA) who will based in Kakuma. 

2. Purpose of Position

The ASA will support the Deputy Safety Advisor (DSA) East and by extension, Safety Advisor (SA) Central by: 

• Assisting in the collection and verification of security information
• Assisting the DSA in the preparation of relevant security reports
• Producing and maintain the weekly incident list
• Helping to enhance information collection capacity at Kakuma and Turkana County at large

3. Reporting

Reports to the Deputy Safety Advisor (DSA) East

4. Key Responsibilities: 

The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive: other tasks may be requested to adapt operational needs.

Assist in the collection and verification of security information

• Liaise closely with NGOs, the UN, the military, and other national and international security agencies to collect relevant information for NGOs use.
• Monitor media to collect relevant information for NGOs use
• Contribute to writing security reports and threat warnings in collaboration with the DSA
• Conduct regular field trips to develop local expertise of the context (Turkana County)

Produce a Weekly incident list

• After verification of information, produce a comprehensive weekly incident list to be send to the DSA

Assist in the delivery of other INSO Request Services

• Perform site security review on request by NGOs and in close collaboration with the
• Respond pro-actively to any relevant request of NGOs in terms of safety and security
• Support requesting NGOs in times of crisis on request, in close collaboration with the DSA/SA

Adhere to INSO security policies and procedures

• Fully comply with INSO policy directives;
• Observe and maintain the confidentiality and security of all NGO information;
• Observe and maintain the confidentiality and security of any documentation/procedures as outlined by Director

Adopts professional conduct and positive attitude

• Other tasks may be requested and should be executed diligently
• Manage your time in the office effectively.
• Work to ensure a positive working atmosphere by enhancing a cordial working relationship.

5. Posting details: 

This position is based in Kakuma but involves frequent trips in Turkana County
 

The position requires the holder to be able to undertake tasks at short notice with due regard to the security environment
 

The holder must display a high degree of ethic and with a high sense of responsibility 
 

This position requires a degree of flexibility with respect  to working hours 

6. Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor in either, Journalism, Communication, Political Sciences, History, or any other equivalent diploma
• At least 5 years of military, police and/or NGO security work experience
• Excellent English writing skills
• A good understanding of NGO approaches to security
• Proven extensive network of contacts with security interlocutors across the country
• A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with key security interlocutors
• Excellent Computer skills and knowledge of Windows and Office programs
• Kenyan nationality

7.  Preferred Characteristics: (Applicants SHOULD have 1 or more of these)

• 2 or more years of work  experience with NGOs
• Deep understanding of the Kenyan security environment and its historical context
• Experience in high quality report production
• Demonstrated capacity to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of engagement
• Staff management experience

8. How to Apply: 

Interested persons are requested to send the following to info.ken@ngosafety.org no later than 17:00GMT on the 25th February 2016 and ensure to reference ‘Assistant Safety Advisor’ in the subject line of your email. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.

•  Cover Letter specifying how you meet the mandatory requirements, your motivation in applying and what you hope to bring to INSO (2 page maximum).
• Up to date CV (5 page maximum).

 Please do not send any additional information (certificates, other writing samples, etc.) and keep the total size of your application under 2MB if possible.

Kenya Red Cross Society - PR & Communications Officer

Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Kenya. Its mission is to be the leading humanitarian organization in Kenya delivering excellent quality service of preventing and Alleviating Human Suffering.
 

The Society is the Principal Recipient of Global Fund HIV Grant and seeks to fill the following position:
 

Position Title: PR & Communications Officer
 

Reporting to: PR & Communications Manager
 

Job location: Headquarters - Nairobi
 

Overall Purpose: Reporting to the PR & Communications Manager, the PR & Communications Officer will be responsible for the effective design, development, implementation and evaluation of effective public relations & communications strategies aimed at enhancing collaborative partnerships between the PR and the Sub Recipients while at the same time, promoting the Society’s image in order to create good-will and build credibility. 

Other responsibilities include effective media relations and spearheading special media campaigns aimed at creating public awareness of the role played by KRCS in Global Fund programming.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Study the objectives, promotional policies and needs of GF programme and the Organization as a whole to develop public relations and communication strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas.
• Plan and implement communications strategy aimed at advancing the mission and objectives of KRCS through a combination of traditional advocacy efforts and a focused public relations program, positioning KRCS as a leader in setting ethical and professional standards that enhance the integrity of humanitarian programmes
• Maintain effective media relations, establish and maintain regular contact with media representatives and also promptly respond to requests for information from the media, other stakeholders and the general public in order to promote the Society’s image and reputation in regard to the GF program issues.
• Gather, edit and package communication materials and other publications including publicity materials, posters, fact-sheets, speeches, brochures, internet web pages and other publications for internal and external audiences, including employees, communities, stakeholders and the general public
• Coordinate the development, production and delivery of publications relating to the GF programme.
• Monitor the implementation of GF programmes by the Sub Recipients to identify, capture and document, innovative approaches and best practices for purposes of disseminating and sharing experiences to promote repeat applications or scaling-up in different community settings within the country and around the world
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets, in order to improve performance standards
• Strengthen partnerships and networks with stakeholders, particularly government agencies, development partners, NGO’s and private sector organisations to ensure smooth implementation of humanitarian relief programmes

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in Mass Communications, Journalism or equivalent plus membership affiliation to professional body
• Over five (5) years demonstrated experience in developing and implementing effective corporate communications programmes

Key Competencies

• Ability to compose and produce a variety of communications materials and website updates for release to media and other stakeholders
• Ability to use computer software packages and internet formatting languages
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with the media, government officials, employees, donors, stakeholders and the general public
• Working knowledge of mass media operation and its proper utilization for dissemination of information
• Ability to provide practical training in PR/communication strategies, methods and techniques

Application Procedure
 

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications to the address below on or before 6th February 2016.

Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P.O. Box 40712-00100,
Nairobi

Applications should have a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees.

Public Relations Manager

We are seeking a Public Relations Manager to nurture a strong industry network, increase awareness and develop an enviable corporate image by developing and executing effective communication and media relations programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics
• Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media
• Coordinate all public relations activities
• Direct social media team to engage audiences across traditional and new media
• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests
• Create content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations
• Monitor, analyze and communicate PR results on a quarterly basis
• Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.
• Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness
• Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them
• Managing client relationships
• PR managers create and maintain a favorable public image for their employer or client by communicating programs, accomplishments and/or points of view.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in the field
• BA/MA degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline
• Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level
• Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets
• Experience in acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Solid experience with social media including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Event planning experience

Qualified candidates to send their CVs to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke before 3rd February 2016

Nursing Officer In Charge, College Matron, Nursing Tutor, Pharmacy Services In Charge, Claims Officer - Quality Assurance, Senior Staff Nurse, Customer Relations Officer, Pool Nurses, and Internship Positions

At The Nairobi Women’s Hospital, we are growing as we deliver on our promise and live to our vision “We are Trusted with The Health Care of Our Women In Africa”.

As a result of this growth, exciting vacancies have arisen, and we invite suitably qualified talent to join this winning team in the following positions:

Nursing Officer In Charge 

(1 Position)
 

Reporting to the Hospital Manager, this position is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the nursing team within the hospital. 

In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring consistency and continuity of high nursing quality care, upholding of the highest professional standards and excellent customer service.

Applicants must be in possession of a Diploma in KRCHN or its equivalent, valid certification in BLS, ACLS or ATLS and prior experience managing a large team of nurses in a hospital setting. 

A degree in any health care area or a higher national diploma in a specialized area will be an added advantage. 

The position requires active knowledge and experience in People Management and Customer service. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 6 years cumulative experience in a busy hospital environment with 3 to 5 years experience in a similar position leading a team of nursing staff.

College Matron

(1 Position )

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Reporting to the Principal, NWH College this position is responsible for the monitoring and well-being of the welfare of the students, including meals, supervision of the cleanliness and maintenance of the college facilities in an effective manner.
 

Applicants must be in possession of a recognized post-secondary diploma and a minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar position, preferably in an institutional setting. 

In addition, he/she must have a liking for and understanding of young people and should be firm and able to demonstrate good sense. 

They should have good personal inter-active skills with young people and be a good listener, flexible in outlook, reliable, warm and friendly in disposition, with sufficient sensitivity to show tact and diplomacy.

Nursing Tutor 

(1 Position)

 
Reporting to the Head, School of Nursing, this position will be responsible for delivering quality teaching to nursingtrainees including monitoring their clinical learning.

Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and with more than 2 years post internship work experience, of which 1 year must be in delivering teaching to health care trainees/workers. 

In addition, they must be able to commit consistent hours per week to deliver training.

Pharmacy Services In Charge 

(1 Position)
 

Reporting to the Hospital Manager, with a matrix reporting to the Pharmacy Services Manager, this position is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the Pharmacy team within a hospital branch. 

The job holder will superintend the branch pharmacy.

In addition, he/she will ensure availability of the products as per the approved formulary, stock control and superior customer service.

Applicants must be in possession of a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and must have a valid license with the KPPB. The position requires active knowledge and experience in People Management and Customer service. 

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 6 years cumulative experience in a busy hospital environment with 1 to 3 years experience in a similar position leading a team of pharmacy staff.

Claims Officer - Quality Assurance 

(1 Position)
 

Reporting to the Credit Controller, this position will be responsible for maintaining accuracy, compliance, and consistency of invoices as per the Company policy.
 

Applicants must be in possession of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Nursing, with 1 to 3 years work experience in a similar position. 

A degree in any health care area or a higher national diploma in a specialized area and clinical experience in a hospital setting will be an added advantage. 

The position requires active knowledge in health care practise and attention to detail.
 

Senior Staff Nurse 

(Multiple Positions)
 

Reporting to the Nursing Officer, the position is responsible for hands on provision of high quality nursing care within an assigned nursing unit (Maternity, Paediatrics, OPD, Medical / Surgical Ward, Theatre). In addition, the position holder may be required to shift lead.

Applicants must be in possession of a recognized nursing qualification at Diploma or Degree level, valid certification in BLS, ACLS or ATLS and above 4 years experience in a hospital setting. 

A Higher National diploma in a specialized area and experience leading a team will be a distinct advantage. 

The position requires active knowledge and experience in providing nursing care.
 

Customer Relations Officer

(1 Position)
 

Reporting to the Hospital Manager with a matrix reporting to the Chief Officer- Business Development & Marketing, this position is responsible for growing the business volumes for the unit through executing business development activities, maintaining excellent relationships with doctors, clients and corporate clients.
 

Applicants must be in possession of a Diploma in Communications/ Public Relations/Marketing or a business related course. 

In addition they must have 3 years working experience interacting directly with clients and managing relationships.

Experience in a busy hospital environment or service industry will be an added advantage.

Pool Nurses 

(Multiple Positions)
 

Reporting to the Nursing Officer, this position is responsible for provision of high quality nursing care within an assigned nursing unit (Maternity, Paediatrics’, OPD, Medical / Surgical, Theatre) and will be engaged on need basis according to the prevailing business volumes.

Applicants must be in possession of a nursing qualification at Diploma or Degree level, valid certification in BLS, ACLS or ATLS and experience in a busy hospital setting. 

The position requires active knowledge and experience in nursing care, as well as ability to commit consistent hours per month to the organization.

Internship Positions
 

We invite suitably qualified candidates’ for Internship opportunities in Human Resources, Public Relations, Laboratory Technology and Pharmacy Technology which are available for a term period. 

This is targeted at ambitious, growth oriented young professions, interested in progressing their careers.

Applicants must be in possession of a relevant qualification at Diploma or Degree level in their area of interest. 

Prior exposure in an actual work environment setting is desirable.

For all the positions, the following Key Competencies will apply:Customer Focus, Team Work, Managing performance, Results Oriented, Reliability with demonstrated interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism and ethics

Interested candidates are invited to send their application and CV on or before Friday, 29th January, 2016 to vacancies@nwch.co.ke quoting the position applied for as the subject line. 

Owing to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

The Nairobi Women’s Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.

Economic and Social Rights Centre (Hakijamii) - Website & Social Platform Officer

Economic and Social Rights Centre (Hakijamii)
 

Website & Social Platform Officer
 

Organization Overview: Economic and Social Rights Centre (Hakijamii) is a national human rights organization that works with marginalized groups to claim their economic, social and cultural rights and improve their likelihoods. It is registered as NGO under the NGO Coordination Act. 

It is headed by an Executive Director who reports to a Board of Directors. 

With a secretariat in Nairobi, the organization has strategic community partners in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kitale, Eldoret, Garissa, Kakamega, Kisii, Migori, HomaBay, Turkana, Lamu and Mombasa.

 

Hakijamii envisions a society that is free of discrimination, exploitation and injustice and its mission is to strengthen the capacity of people’s organizations to effective and directly participate in advocating and realizing their economic, social and cultural rights in Kenya. 

Throughout its existence the organization has been guided by the goal of promoting social movements to engage in realising and promoting human rights-centred practices and policies. 

Its strategic objectives are:

• The progressive realization of economic and social rights through enhanced participatory and accountable policy, legislative and making using of national and international instruments.
• Partner communities effectively advocating for the realization of economic, social and cultural rights in Kenya using enhanced capacities and knowledge
• Vibrant and effective national and international networks and partnerships to strengthen advocacy for ESC right, improve knowledge and develop human rights-based approaches.
• Hakijamii as recognized reference centre for information on policymaking and programming on economic, social and cultural rights issues in Kenya

Since inception Hakijamii has been expanding its work to address the new opportunities and challenges presented by Constitution and faced by marginalized community groups. 

To this end the organization has initiated an online advocacy campaigns on economic and social rights through its social platforms (Facebook, website, twitter and sms platform) an intervention is aimed at reaching out to a larger audience and providing an interactive platform to share best practices and share views.

Hakijamii now seeks to recruit a Website & Social Platform officer for one year.

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to support delivery of overall work of the organization on policy implementation, advocacy, information sharing and advising community members on matters ESC rights. 

This aims to assist the organization reach a greater audience and help community groups take initiative to address their own problems.

The role will involve social platform awareness creation, information sharing, holding regular discussion on thematic areas of our work and emerging community issues within our jurisdiction.

Nature & Scope: The Organization’s social platform is intended to reach all walks of life including the marginalized, youth women, the middle class and the public at large.

Core Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Programme Officers, the Website and Social Platform Intern will review and produce a short, concise but clearly focused advocacy strategy that defines the key advocacy messages, desired policy outcomes and proposed tactics for realization of ESC rights.
• Develop and implement an online advocacy strategy
• Play a key role in information dissemination through our website and social platforms
• Update Hakijamii social platform.
• Ensure effective and successful planning, monitoring and management of advocacy, communications and dissemination work
• Coordinate the collection, analysis, and dissemination of pertinent information regarding policy issues and practices on ESC Rights.
• To work with lead program officer to identify opportunities to help raise the profile of Hakijamii
• Ensure best practice case studies are produced in a timely manner and communicated internally and externally.
• Prepare and update all communications and advocacy materials, including content for web pages, media articles and information material for workshops, conferences and other communication events
• Discussing and sourcing data and information that is to be included in newsletters, Research and verify information that is to be included in reports, brochures, newsletters or other written material or film, to write a broad range of communications for both print and electronic channels, film or radio, taking deadlines and changing priorities into consideration,
• To review design and proof check publication to be uploaded on the website and online under tight deadlines.
• Reviewing newspapers and media industries topical issues related to Economic and socio-cultural rights.

Qualifications and Attributes

Website and Social Platform Intern will have the following broad skill-set and attributes:

• A first University degree in Journalism, Communications/ Mass Media, Law or Sociology.
• 1 year related work experience.
• Practical experience in web design and social platform management
• Experience using and/or organizing media relations, web/mobile/social media, print and public events
• Keen interest and commitment to advancing the rights of marginalized particularly in relation to their economic and social rights.
• Experience in conducting training on effective online communications and advocacy
• Knowledge on community development and human rights
• Experience in using web-based tools to enhance communication capacity and advocacy
• Ability to work ,communicate and advocate with a broad range of stakeholders including policymakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and community representatives
• Strong ability to engage with communities and capability in being proactive to organize community outreach activities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with excellent writing style and good knowledge and practical use of both English and Kiswahili.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to support the advancement of the Hakijamii Networks as a broad civil-society community in the pursuit of increase assess to economic and social rights..
• Adaptable, flexible, able to take advocacy initiative and prioritize amongst competing demands

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit their applications and C.V in electronic format to:

The Director

Economic & Social Rights Centre-Hakijamii

P.O. Box 11356-00100
Nairobi

esrc@hakijamii.com

Applications to be received on or before the close of business on 26th of January 2016

 

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