Project Communications Officer, Echo Lanina

Project Communications Officer, Echo Lanina

Ref: PROG 0010

Location: Nairobi

Contract: Fixed term, 18 months;

National Level D2

Entry Level Salary Ksh 121,468.00

Submission Deadline: 10th August 2012

Reporting to the national Campaigns Advisor, the project communication officer will be responsible in consultation with the line manager for the development of a communication plan for the consortium and ensure continuous communication & feedback to communities/beneficiaries.

The post holder will ensure the development of ECHO La Nina publications including information summaries, annual reports, policy briefs, promotional materials as well as act as the focal point for internal communications work for the Consortium and work in tandem with the Kenya Communications Officer and the Regional Media Officer.

S/he will be expected to accompany journalists on programme visits where appropriate.

The incumbent of this position will be expected to develop the capacity of the ECHO Consortium team in relation to media and communications.

The post holder will constantly innovate and pioneer new tools for communicating consortium work and the voices of the beneficiaries as well as support events organization & coverage of ECHO Consortium and partner activities such as campaigns, dissemination forums etc.

To be considered for this role you will have a degree in a relevant field (e.g. Communication, Journalism or Public relations) with proven experience of working in communications, public relations or media as well as demonstrable knowledge of humanitarian/development work and the ability to digest large amounts of complex information and produce clear, well written summaries.

You will have excellent English writing skills and working knowledge of Swahili, demonstrable ability to identify and write compelling human-interest stories as well as an ability to present and package information in attractive, accessible formats.

Tenacity, drive for results and tactfulness are key for this role as well as the ability to juggle large number of projects simultaneously, work to tight deadlines, knowledge of Desk Top Publishing and Multimedia (video, photography and web 2.0)

To apply

If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post that you are applying for and including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk quoting the title and the reference number of the position you are applying for or apply online.

For candidates responding to the Urban Coordinator position, you can also apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs quoting the reference number of the position.

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