COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER – KISII & NAIROBI

Position Summary
Communications Officer is primarily responsible for developing and implementing the communications policy, strategy and guidelines. The officer will support and maintain internal and external communications with project collaborators, implementing agencies, service providers and assist to execute the communications strategy and also maintain project documentation. DUTIES &

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Ensure compliance of activities with project communication strategy by following donor and MGIC Kenya guidelines
2. Develop key promotional messages in consultation with the project team
3. Participate in developing and evaluating feasibility, efficiency and quality of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials
4. Coordinate communication activities and events of the project and partners
5. Conduct awareness raising campaigns, events, information dissemination workshops, etc. for target groups
6. Undertake sporadic field visits to monitor program implementation and liaise closely with target groups
7. Participate in donor visits for showcasing project progress and achievements
8. Take lead in dissemination of communication materials to relevant stakeholders
9. Maintain documentation management system (hard copy and on network) Other Duties and Responsibilities
10. The officer may be required to perform duties that are beyond the scope of the job description in mutual discussion and agreement with the supervisor.

Qualifications

1. At least a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science/Mass communication
2. At least 3 years of professional work experience in designing and executing communication activities, preferably in development programmes
3. Ability to work in a team and to sometimes tight deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
4. Very good mastering of English (both verbal and written)
5. Knowledge of and experience with media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. Experience with communication/ creative agencies/ vendors will be added advantage
6. Ability to communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail
7. Ability to create new ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including creative contributions
8. Proficient in use of computer applications related to the tasks
9. Experience of working with local NGOs, INGOs and government bodies would be an advantage
10. Physical Demands Field visits play a large part in the incumbent’s activities; as such, it is expected that the incumbent is willing and able to take part in such activities as and when needed and sometimes with short notice.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you meet the above qualifications, you are requested to send your application and CV to hr@mgickenya.orgby September 16, 2016. Candidates are required to quote the TITLE & LOCATION of the position being applied on the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.