Communications Coordinator at HOPE Worldwide Kenya

Communications Coordinator Job Roles & Responsibilities

Planning

• Preparation of annual / quarterly work plans
• Develop and maintain an updated calendar of events.
• Participate in budget preparation and the process of selecting communications related supplies
• Be conversant with HWWK programs so as to harvest the best human interest stories
• Website content development and social media management :At least one story per month for website
• Source, draft and edit articles/stories for HWWK website
• Harvest stories from communications point persons from HWWK program sites
• Help develop/implement the social media strategy and support the day to day management of social media profiles.
• Assist in responding to online HWWK-related queries that are received through the HWWK address.
• Media Relations and the Press
• Research, maintain and update database of media contacts
• Support planning of publicity and awareness events/campaigns.
• Develop media releases and liaise with journalist where necessary

Public Relations and publications

• Work closely with interns and volunteers that may be attached to the communications department.
• Train (by distribution of material or otherwise) communications point persons on story writing, interviewing and ethics.
• Maintain and update the HWWK notice Board
• Management of HWWK brand through participation in both internal and external events and ensure promotion of the HWWK brand at all events HWWK participates in.
• Manage the production and distribution of e-newsletters, including writing content and sourcing images.
• Develop and maintain a resource center and a HWWK photo gallery of selected quality photos
• Support internal communications through developing and distributing regular internal updates to all staff
• Do a one page monthly Newsletter that will be edited by the E.D. on current month’s happenings highlighting something of human interest that has happened in the month.

Qualifications for the Communications Coordinator Job

• A bachelor’s degree in communications and related fields.
• Three years’ experience in communications and administrative experience.
• Previous experience working with an NGO and media, strong writing and computer skills and event planning will be preferred.
• Proven leadership, management, interpersonal, and decision making skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili)
• Demonstrated ability in event planning and facilitation
• Computer literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with practical experience in the use of electronic communications including email, internet, etc.
• Must have strong quantitative and analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues, and have excellent report
• writing skills
• Willingness to travel to program sites across Nairobi and interact effectively with local Communities, and to document the activities.
• Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player in a multi-disciplinary team setting Personal Traits,

Qualities and Aptitude

• Able to work with various HWWK program staff often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Work independently but consult as necessary
• Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and co-operation
• Maintain effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior
• High level of integrity and honesty
• Compassionate, and respectful of all people
• Tactful and non-judgmental attitude to others
• Results oriented and able to align production with measurable goals and outcomes
• Utilize systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies