Communications Officer at Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya (CHS)

CHS/TBARCII/CO/2018

Overall job function

Reporting to the Communication and Advocacy Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for providing input to the coordination, execution and management of all communication related needs of the USAID funded TB ARC activity, in close collaboration with the NTLD-P, counties, the TB ARC technical team and the Communications and Advocacy Specialist.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:-

• Draft, edit, review and ensure accurate translations of program advocacy and communication materials and dissemination of success stories, lessons learnt and best practices in relevant forums and platforms including stakeholder meetings and e-platforms
• In collaboration with the Communications and Advocacy Specialist, support the planning and organisation of special NTLDP/county and project events and activities such as launches, documentaries, and other high level events.
• Work closely with Program Technical teams, Field based Regional Officers and other stakeholders to design, revise and review IEC materials, posters, project reports, lessons learned, and best practices in the promotion of TB prevention, management and control
• In collaboration with Technical officers, solicit content for the bi annual TB ARC newsletter and deliver high quality and timely newsletters
• Support the accurate branding and marking of the USAID funded TB ARC activity at all levels
• Manage the TB ARC website section of the CHS website and related social media channels
• Support agreed upon STOP TB Kenya communication activities
• Perform any other legal duties as assigned

Academic and Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication/Media studies or its equivalent, from a recognised university
• Two years’ experience in a similar role in NGO or private sector
• Media Relations skills and experience
• Experience in managing large amounts of information, and the ability to triangulate information quickly
• General ability to draft clearly and concisely, ideas and concepts in non-technical language
• Ability to improve written content with great attention to detail
• Specific skills in writing articles/stories for print and social media
• Familiarity with the standards of writing, copy editing, and proof reading;
• Good interpersonal and group communication skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team