Communications Advisor based in Nairobi.

Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization dedicated to universal access to quality reproductive health services. 

Pathfinder believes that people everywhere have the right to live a healthy sexual and reproductive life.
 

We are seeking a highly motivated, talented and hard working individual for the position of Communications Advisor based in Nairobi.
 

Reporting to the Country Representative and collaborating closely with different program directors, the Communications Advisor is a key member of project management teams. 

S/he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Pathfinder internal and external communications including development, design and dissemination of Pathfinder Kenya written and audiovisual communication materials.

In charge of the overall communications strategy, s/he will develop and implement this strategy and manage communications to various audiences including stakeholders, partners and funders.
 

S/he will provide communications support to staff working within projects and ensure that communication products meet standards of Pathfinder International. 

S/he will lead the production of success stories for use on the Pathfinder website with the support of the Web Content editor at the Headquarters Office.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, revise and implement Pathfinder Kenya Communication Strategy targeting various audiences
• Design and implement program specific communication strategies that improve the effectiveness of interventions
• Liaise with the program teams to secure information and images for the development of communications materials.
• Collects material for, documents, writes and disseminate success stories, case studies and best practices (including associated photographs).
• Design and implement a media strategy, reach out to media agencies, and monitor media and internet coverage for the organization.
• Support the project teams in event organization
• Work with staff to schedule, coordinate and support their efforts of in writing, and editing of technical documents, including reports and case studies.
• Support project staff in ensuring quality of communication materials and adherence to branding standards, including USAID branding guidelines.
• Build the capacity of staff to communicate effectively with external audiences
• Provides Kenya-related web content, and collaborate with the Web Content Editor in home office.
• Liaises with the Senior Technical Communications Advisor at HQ to prepare and disseminate relevant technical materials.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum first degree in public relations, journalism and/or communications.
• At least four years professional communications experience as a writer/editor, preferably in reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and/or international health.
• Experience in conceptualizing, writing, and editing technical materials, preferably related to reproductive health, international health, and/or HIV/AIDS.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative, to work independently and to work under demanding deadlines.
• Familiarity with USAID branding guidelines.
• Demonstrated skills in desktop Publishing use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work with multi media and social media.

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their cover letter and CV detailing current and expected salary, daytime telephone contacts and three referees preferably supervisors to kenyajobs@pathfinder.org. 

Closing date for applications is 12th October, 2012. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Candidates who meet the above qualifications and are available to start immediately are encouraged to apply.
 

Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer