RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. RTI International is seeking qualified candidates for a USAID funded 5 year education project aimed at improving early grade reading nationwide in Kenya. The project will establish one office in Nairobi and 4 offices in Counties to implement the project.
COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY SPECIALIST
The Communication and Advocacy Specialist will provide overall communications management for the project. S/he will develop and implement communications strategies focusing on project priorities; contribute to enhanced production and dissemination of communication and advocacy and help raise national awareness on specific issues; edit reports, studies, press releases, speeches and good practice documentation to ensure quality.
The Communication and Advocacy Specialist will provide overall communications management for the project. S/he will develop and implement communications strategies focusing on project priorities; contribute to enhanced production and dissemination of communication and advocacy and help raise national awareness on specific issues; edit reports, studies, press releases, speeches and good practice documentation to ensure quality.
Qualifications
- Master degree in Social Sciences, Journalism, or Communications/Public Relations. 6 years of experience in communications.
- Experience in: planning, executing and monitoring communications strategies, conducting communications campaigns and building capacity.
- Competence in information systems skills, particularly in publications software required.
- Excellent oral and written communications and editing skills in English;
- Experience working on a USAID-funded or other donor project.
How to apply
RTI invites eligible candidates to indicate their interest in the position no later than March 12, 2013. Applications should consist of a letter (maximum one page) with clearly specified position for which the candidate is applying, detailed curriculum vitae, and 3 professional references, including your professional relationship with that person, the person’s telephone number and, if possible, an email address.
RTI invites eligible candidates to indicate their interest in the position no later than March 12, 2013. Applications should consist of a letter (maximum one page) with clearly specified position for which the candidate is applying, detailed curriculum vitae, and 3 professional references, including your professional relationship with that person, the person’s telephone number and, if possible, an email address.
Applications must be submitted via the Internet to the following address: kenyaedu@rti.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview
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