Communications and Advocacy Specialist ( at Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya (CHS)

CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Communications and Advocacy Specialist – CHS/TBARCII/CAS/2018.

Job Function

Reporting to the Chief of Party, the incumbent will be responsible for the development and oversight of the execution of TB ARC II Communications and advocacy Strategy, as well as coordinating and managing the development and production of program communication initiatives in close collaboration with the CHS Communications Manager, Chief of Party and National TB Leprosy and Lung Disease Program and her partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of communication and advocacy strategy, policies and procedures to support the realization of TB ARC II mandate.
• Oversight of all communications and advocacy activities of the TB ARC II activity including the development of behaviour change communication initiatives for the activity in close collaboration with TB ARC II partners
• Provide leadership in the execution of the TB ARC II award including compliance to donor branding and marking requirements
• Oversee development of regular communication material to all stakeholders, including but not limited to newsletters, annual reports, website updates, policy briefs, position statement, brochures, fliers, pamphlets and other IEC materials. This includes positioning and promoting the TB ARC II brand to all our stakeholders
• In liaison with program technical and Monitoring and Evaluation team, the communication specialist will develop indicators and monitor effectiveness of communication activities to achieve the communications goals for TB ARC II program
• Organise and coordinate corporate and special public relations activities including media engagement and lead the TB ARC II digital media agenda
• Support STOP TB Partnership – Kenya advocacy activities at national and county levels and in the development of key messaging for resource mobilization and program activities;
• Perform any other lawful duties that you may be assigned from time to time.

Academic and Professional Requirements

• Masters-level degree in Health or Social Sciences (preferably Communication, Media, Information Science, and Development Studies)
• Over five years’ experience in behaviour change communication and advocacy
• Experience in identifying, designing and building public-private partnerships
• Have a Postgraduate diploma in Journalism for candidates with a non-journalism degree
• A member of a relevant professional body such as Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK)

Functional Skills

• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and desktop publishing software particularly Adobe Creative Suite and web content management systems
• Familiarity with the standards of writing, copy editing, and proof reading
• Ability to improve written content with attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and group communication skills
• Excellent Writing Skills
• Assertive and a team player