Key roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Develop close working partnerships with key stakeholders, donors, and other international and Kenyan partners.
· Develop comprehensive reports written as U.S., European, and East African donors require.
· Under the guidance of FilmAid policy and partnerships agreements, develop Memorandum of Understanding guidelines and documents for working with partners through in-kind partnerships.
· Manage and oversee the implementation of communications and brand management strategy of FilmAid Kenya, in lockstep with FilmAid International and under the direction and vision of the Country Director from FilmAid Kenya.
· Develop proposal and messaging around complex, wide-ranging, and far-reaching development issues, including health, education, protection, environmental, and other technical expertise subject matters.
· Provide expert external communications advice for donors, partners and allies in the U.S./European/East African communities.
· Document and share information through print and electronic media in the global and East African spheres, while ensuring that multimedia approaches including website, social media, such us blogs, twitter, and Facebook are considered as part of the strategies.
Qualifications and Requirements:
· Bachelor of Arts in Communications, or any other relevant social and behavioural science discipline. Master’s degree on the same discipline will be an added advantage.
· At least 4 years work experience on humanitarian or development sector managing communication and partnership.
· Previous experience in the same capacity.
· Track record of successful, collaborative proposal development and soliciting major donors, corporates, individuals and other NGOs.
· Highly developed communication skills and excellent command of English language, both written and spoken.
· Excellent analytical, decision-making, interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills.
· Commitment to humanitarian principles, including HAP and CDAC standards and values as well as Sphere standards.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please e-mail applications with Cover Letter, CV and 3 references only by 20th July 2015 to:jobskenya@filmaid.org
Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
