Communications Officer

Elimu Yetu Coalition is the national Education coalition established in 1999 as part of local efforts to domesticate Education for All Goals in Kenya.

The coalition brings together a membership of more than 75 organizations drawn from the civil society organizations, professional groupings, education/research institutions and other non state actors in Kenya’s education sector.

Together, they lobby for the implementation of EFA goals as articulated in the Jomtien Declaration and Dakar Framework of Action and other related global conventions for the attainment of quality basic education for all in Kenya.

Utilizing a rights-based approach (RBA) in its campaign initiatives, EYC focuses on mobilizing and harnessing the collective efforts of all education stakeholders and local communities in Kenya and providing leadership in the on-going efforts to make EFA a reality in Kenya.

EYC wishes to advertise for the position of Communication’s Officer as below;

Position: Communications Officer

Reporting to: The National Coordinator

Terms of employment: Contract 1 year (renewable depending on performance)

Work station: EYC Secretariat in Nairobi

Time: Immediately

Job Function: This is a middle level management position.

The Communications Officer will work closely with the National Coordinator while assuming the overall responsibility for communications, research and documentation aspects of the project.

Besides using independent and wise judgment in making decisions, you are expected to consult extensively with the National Coordinator, other colleagues and project steering committee.

Broad Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop and maintain a robust resource, information and communications centre at EYC secretariat.
• Develop EYC quarterly newsletter
• Manage EYC website and portal
• Oversee the implementation of EYC Campaigns and Communication Strategies
• In charge of partnerships and linkages with media; specifically working with Kenya Education Journalists Association (KEJA)
• Sanctioning and overseeing the development of IEC Materials
• Expanding campaign support through technology: (mobile, internet, face book, twitter, etc)
• In charge of documentations for shared learning
• In charge of membership mobilization and coordination of activities between regions and the national secretariat
• Conducting internet search for latest reports and campaign issues in education

Required Qualifications: A bachelors degree in any of; Communications, Journalism, Advertisements and Marketing, is desired. Knowledge of education issues is an added advantage.

Experience: At least two years of progressive experience, in a similar position, gained working in an NGO, preferably at the national level.

Personal Attributes and key competences:

• Good communication skills; fluency in English and Kiswahili (both spoken and written)
• Good note taking skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Team player
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.

Applying: Interested qualified candidates to send a cover letter and CV (with names and contacts of three referees) so as to reach the EYC secretariat on or before March 13th 2012 at 4.00pm.

Detailed job profile can be found on EYC Website- www.elimuyetu.net

Applications should be sent to jobs@elimuyetu.net

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

EYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer