Communication and Knowledge Management Assistant at RTI International

Job Description

Reports to: Communications Specialist

Job Summary

Communications is an essential component in the overall “Feed the Future” goal of promoting global food security, poverty reduction and improving nutritional outcomes through agricultural interventions; given the need to continuously share information with key stakeholders in the industry. As such, the Communications assistant will support the Communication Specialist to oversee the internal and external KCDMS communication functions in the following main areas:

• PR Communications - focusing on enhancing USAID-KCDMS’ visibility and credibility among key stakeholders.
• Developmental Communications - targeting behavior change communication strategies for multiple market systems stakeholders to promote increased technology adoption and innovations, good agricultural practice, improved nutrition as well as social inclusion.
  
  

Essential Duties

The Communications assistant shall undertake roles that contribute to the KCDMS communications objectives, specifically;

• PR Communications (KCDMS’s enhanced visibility and credibility among key stakeholders)
• Contribute to KCDMS performance communication by compiling weekly bulletins and any other news pieces that are shared with the mission and with RTI.
• Development and day-to-day management of material that go to USAID, Feed the Future and RTI social media accounts: WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook. Engage in campaigns that increase KCDMS social media presence. All content must be approved.
• Contribute to the design, editing, branding formatting of reports, PowerPoint presentations, brochures and communication materials as assigned by Communication Specialist or MEL Director, DCOP and COP.
• Knowledge management: Ensure the KCDMS shared folder is updated on a monthly basis with all the necessary documents.
• Work with Communication Specialist in providing guidance to teams internally on USAIDFeed the Future and RTI branding and ensuring that the branding requirements are adhered to.
• Contribute to building the KCDMS photo database/video library: Continuously highlight the KCDMS interventions through photography and video documentation by external teams (Home office photographers etc.)
• Success story documentation: Work with the Communication specialist to develop success stories for wider dissemination to stakeholders.
• Events Management: Provide logistical support for Communications events.

2. Take on roles as assigned by the Communication Specialist and or MEL Director with regards to Development Communications support. This includes

• Grantee Communications Support:
• Development of strategic promotional materials:
• Media and publicity support:

The Communications Assistant shall undertake any other relevant roles as assigned by the Communication Specialist, and the MEL Director.

Minimum Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Mass Media, Information Science and 1-year experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral and written skills in English. Fluency in Kiswahili preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across projects, flexible and creative.
• knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Communication Design and editorial packages
• Excellent photography and videography skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and accuracy