IMLU - PROGRAM OFFICER – COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY

The Independent Medico-legal Unit (IMLU) is a governance and human rights NGO that seeks to promote human rights by advocating for legal and policy reforms, monitoring government adherence to human rights, rehabilitating victims of torture, forensic investigation and documentation of torture cases for legal redress and capacity building of key stake-holders.

The Independent medico-legal unit’s vision is a just world free from torture. Its mission is to promote and safeguard the rights of all against torture by holding the state accountable.

Job Title: PROGRAM OFFICER – COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY Location: Nairobi with frequent travel Position reports to: Program Manager Duration: 1 year renewable based on performance and availability of funds Required: Immediate

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Responsible for implementation of IMLU’s communication and advocacy functions

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Develop and lead the implementation of IMLU’s advocacy and communication strategies and policies  Manage IMLU’s advocacy and communication program  Enhance IMLU visibility on matters related to its mandate  Coordinate community outreach activities  Carry out media monitoring with a view of assessing the level of coverage and respond to arising issues/criticism (negative or positive)  Co-ordinate and facilitate training programmes that support advocacy at all levels
 Prepare communication tools and materials: publications, reports, media releases, website,etc  Convene and coordinate media and publicity events  Prepare project and donor reports  Monitoring media coverage of torture issues and responding to the same.  Maintain, update and manage the resource center

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:  Hold a Bachelors degree in relevant Social Science from a recognized University  Minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification professional experience, preferably in an NGO  Demonstrated knowledge and experience in advocacy and communication on human rights issues  Experience in working with the media and in NGO work.  Hands on experience in preparing media and policy briefs  Hands on experience in IT skills including working with website updates; online networking  Excellent communication and organizational skills: writing and presentation skills  Ability to work with minimum supervision, in a team and under pressure

How to apply:

If you believe you have the talent we are looking for, have passion and commitment to human rights and your experience and qualification matches the above, you are invited to send your application letter and CV, including your current salary, expected remuneration, three professional referees and day time telephone contacts to:

jobs@imlu.org with the subject matter PROGRAM OFFICER – COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY by 4 pm, 28th March 2012

Note: We will only receive email applications, only successful candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to disqualification.

IMLU is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other ground for discrimination