Advocacy and Communications Advisor (National Volunteer) at Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO)

Role Overview Summary

• The National volunteer will provide support and Support evidence-based research and advocacy for the existing legal and policy frameworks both at the County and National level while providing evidence-based recommendations for effective implementation of SRHR in Kenya.
• Make advocacy spaces more accessible to, and inclusive of, diverse youth and use communications as a means for enhancing our advocacy work and create innovative approaches to growing our communications work.

Ideal Applicant Summary
Education

• Completed study in social sciences, advocacy, communications, public relations, or related field.

Experiences

• Significant and relevant experience in the field of communication in multi-cultural environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Skills on designing graphics and visuals for communication material.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, publishing, and graphic design tools
• Proven ability of communicating at various levels.
• Good written and spoken English and Swahili language skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with minimal supervision.
• Evidence of effective problem solving and organizational skills.
• Evidence of professionalism and high integrity.
• Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance.
• Ability to be open minded and respectful.
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations.
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships.
• Ability to seek and share knowledge and ability to also capture communication depending on audience and content of the message.

Competencies and Behaviour

• At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together.
• Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your
• own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment