Engagement and Communication Officer , East Africa

We are currently seeking a creative and innovative individual who understands the African development sector and policy environment, to join our team to help develop, deliver and manage communications, public relations and engagement activities. The successful applicant will manage external and internal communications and implement engagement strategies to target and influence decision making to achieve our goals. Working in our Africa hub (either in Nairobi or Kampala), the post holder will work closely with the engagement and communications team based in the UK providing cross-functional support.

You will have a degree in communications, journalism, international relations or development studies with a strong bias for engagement and communications. You will have experience of developing and delivering engagement and communication strategies in the development or policy environment and will have at least 3 to 5 years proven and hands on experience in engagement and communications in a not-for-profit organisation or development organisation. In addition, you will have an understanding of global politics as well as how regional, national and sub-national governments operate and how engagement and communications can influence their agenda.

How to apply:

If this role excites you, then please submit your CV (no more than 3 pages) and a detailed covering letter explaining how your skills and experience relate to the role profile to: Mariam Ibrahim (Office Manager) atHR.Africa@devinit.org, quoting ref: E&CO HUB in the email subject line. Your letter should also include your salary expectations, notice period/available start date and where you saw the job advert.

Closing date: 9th June 2014 Interviews:Week commencing 16th June 2014

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.