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Organization:World Vision
Location:Nairobi,Kenya
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Communications Manager will develop and implement a communications strategy designed to meet the
marketing and communications needs the assigned country office in the region and the World Vision Partnership as a whole, enabling World Vision East Africa Regional Office (WV EARO) to proactively engage all stakeholders (both internal and external) to increase their awareness and understanding of the needs of affected children, families and communities and WV EARO’s response and impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design/revise sectoral strategy on national office communications, identify priorities and business plan, and coordinate implementation thereof and monitor progress.
- Contribute to the development of national office’s strategy providing expertise relating to communications.
- Advice and support the Country Program Director in his / her leadership and engagement on matters related to communications during humanitarian emergencies.
- Lead the production and timely submission of high quality communications resources such as photos, videos, situation reports, newsletters, annual reports with relevant facts & data to Support and Partnership offices and other key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Global Rapid Response Team during Level 3 emergency response communications in supporting the National Offices communications with all stakeholders.
- Build key National Office (NO) employees capacity in the areas of expertise.
- Contribute to continuous learning and facilitate documentation of best practices in communication during humanitarian emergency crisis and contribute to the community of practice and centre of excellence.
- Support National Office in ensuring adherence to HEA and communications and advocacy policies, protocols, standards and branding of WVI relating to communications.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with external stakeholders such as media, donors, government, policy makers, partners and audiences to enhance World Vision’s credibility and influence in promotion of children’s rights.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or Marketing
- Deep understanding of and long-term experience in African culture
- High level of awareness of global and regional socio-economic, political and environmental issues
- At least 5 years of professional experience in International communications, media or public relations.
- Experience in media crisis
PREFERRED:
Kenyan National Only
Closing Date: Monday, 02 September 2013
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1376606769149
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