DIVISION/PILLAR: RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT (RKM)
LOCATION: Nairobi
REPORTING LINES:
Post holder reports to: Manager-RKM
Staff reporting to this post: None
RCK VISION: A just and inclusive society for all displaced and host populations
RCK MISSION: To protect and promote the well-being, voice, and dignity of the displaced and host populations.
JOB PURPOSE: The position is responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies to raise RCK’s profile, as well as amplify the voices of the displaced populations and the host community in Kenya and East Africa region.
Remuneration: Kes 85,000 – 94,000 gross based on experience, and other benefits such as insurance and pension.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning and Reporting
Content Development
Media Relations
Internal and external communications:
• Perform any other related duties assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other related field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in communications, graphics design and brand management.
• Excellent writing, editing and photography skills.
• Experience creating content for digital platforms i.e. websites and social media.
• Experience in media, humanitarian sector and donor engagement.
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Working Conditions
The Job is complex, sensitive and stressful. It requires willingness to work in a flexible schedule and frequent travel to field offices.
Behavioural Competencies:
• Professionalism: 2-years’ experience in communications, graphics design and brand management.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication (written, spoken and presentational) skills.
• Proficiency in developing quality knowledge products.
• Technology Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud for illustrations, etc.
• Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
• Managing Performance: Ability to supervise, coach, mentor and develop staff as required.
To submit your application, send a cover letter along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating expected salary, 3 professional referees including your last supervisor and their email contacts. Send your application to:
The Recruitment Committee,
Subject line: ‘Application for Communications Officer’ to careers@rckkenya.org”
We strongly encourage qualified candidates to apply as soon as possible, the applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Kindly note that only the candidates shortlisted for the next stages of the recruitment will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable access to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions.
Tagged as: Kenya, Refugee Consortium of Kenya
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