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 Deputy Country Director and is stationed in Nairobi.
Purpose of Job
To provide effective technical support to AMREF programmes for documentation and communication of AMREF’s models, innovations, and services for various relevant audiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, developing and implementing communication strategies in liaison with the country programme and AMREF Headquarters
- Developing and editing policy briefs in liaison with Deputy Country Director and programme staff
- Supporting the programme team in proposal development and writin
- Identifying need, developing and disseminating documentation
- Analysing, editing and packaging of research and other scientific data for publication
- Supporting the advocacy team in the development and writing of advocacy policies
- Liaising with the Public Relations Officer to package media information for publication
- Giving technical support in the development of scientific and user-friendly materials for scientific conference presentations and other technical meetings
- Providing programme information to Headquarters and other AMREF offices
- Regularly updating and packaging project profiles for brand visibility, fundraising initiatives and public awareness
Qualifications and Competencies
The ideal candidate should be a team player with the following qualities:
- A first degree in Social Sciences, Development Communications, Journalism or its equivalent
- At least four years experience in communications, documentation and policy advocacy
- Good experience in public health or scientific writing, editing and publication
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and produce documents on time
- Ability to work independently with multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams
- Good communication, planning, analytical and organisational skills
- Evidence of various publications and research done by self.
This is a challenging opportunity for a 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/023/2011) 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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