AMREF is looking for an organised, highly motivated and results-oriented individual to join a dynamic team working towards better health for Africa. This position reports to the Country Director and is stationed in Nairobi
Purpose of Job
To effectively communicate the policies, services, and interests of AMREF to relevant audiences/publics through appropriate channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, developing and implementing PR strategies in liaison with the Country Programme and AMREF Headquarters
- Media communication: In liaison with the Country Director, Headquarters, and other key colleagues, organise media briefings and interviews
- Researching, writing and dissemination of information to targeted media and other audiences in close collaboration with Communications Headquarters
- Collating and analysing media coverage
- Organising and conducting media project visits
- Writing and editing in-house publications, articles, speeches and reports, including newsletters, case studies, human interest stories
- Preparing and supervising the production of publicity materials, including brochures, flyers, photographs and promotional films
- Organising events, including exhibitions, open days and project launches
- Collating and updating information on the website in liaison with the Communications team at Headquarters
- Supporting AMREF corporate fundraising initiatives
- Strengthening community involvement and relations through various channels and events
- Supporting and co-ordinating donor and visitor programmes
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
- At least four years of relevant work experience in writing, editing and publication
- Experience in technical writing, graphic design and audio-visual production
- Excellent written and verbal communication negotiation and networking skills
- Ability to prioritise and multitask
- Ability to exercise confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with diverse groups of people.
This is a challenging opportunity for dedicated and development-oriented professional. If you meet the qualifications specified above, send your application letter include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees and CV to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF in Kenya, by email to recruitment@amref.org
Please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/022/2011) in the subject matter. The closing date for submitting applications is June 10, 2011. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
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