Communication & Knowledge Management Specialist at World Vision Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

Production of Communications Resources for Tumikia Mtoto Project (Media, Internal, Emergency, Community Voice Communications)

• Develop and implement the Communications and Engagement Plan for the Tumikia Mtoto project.
• Produce high quality, child focused, compelling and issues-oriented fundraising, advocacy and publicity materials (web-based, electronic, print, photo and video content) for effective supporter transformation, staff engagement, USAID and public engagement.
• Produce rapid information and compelling needs and impact-focused content for partnership communications and marketing for the child wellbeing related issues.
• Develop and publish digital content (web content & social media messaging) for the project
• Identify story concepts, host, accompany and cover USAID, other donors, Support Offices, or VIP visits
• Develop and maintain media contacts, pitch compelling content and position the project in influential media outlets in the national and global levels.
• Prepare written project materials, internal newsletters, presentation materials and other communications products for the project
• Monitor and manage reputation risk issues associated with the project and comply with World Vision risk reporting protocols.
• Ensure World Vision brand is uniformly implemented in the project.

Knowledge Management and Quality Assurance

• Ensure that Communications and Engagement Plan and the Knowledge Management operational plan meet engagement and information exchange objectives.
• Ensure timely & effective implementation of communication & knowledge management activities.
• Collaborate with MEL Specialist and Deputy Chief of Party to organize learning and knowledge sharing events
• Review reports and external marketing engagement materials for alignment to WVI quality and brand
• Design, maintain and track internal and external stakeholder database to facilitate
• knowledge sharing and engagement with a broad range of internal and external audiences as defined in the communications and Engagement Plan.
• Facilitate training on communications for development skills for the staff and Local Implementing Partners
• Develop strategic solutions to given communications challenges.
• Conceptualization of video and graphics productions.
• Train and position approved media spokespersons to respond to media inquiries and achieve positive coverage for the project.
• Document and share success stories/case studies and best practices

Networking, Partnerships & Advocacy

• Liaise with the project team to map high level advocacy elements that must be considered in the Project’s Communications and Engagement Plan.
• Create relationships and connections utilizing various channels for information sharing, learning, influence to help shape and advance the communications agenda
• Provide assistance in the mobilization and meetings with key National level stakeholders

Other responsibilities

• Carry out any duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or designee
• Attend and participate in daily and weekly chapel and devotional meetings.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualification

• Minimum five (5) year’s professional experience in communications, journalism or public relations 3 years’ of which must be in international development sector.
• Must have a good understanding of USAID programming policies and guidelines
• Experience in writing/communication of public health and development communication (or presentations) for non-technical audiences and in innovative communication technologies including social media.
• Experience maintaining an electronic document repository and/or with using web-based tools to maintain collaboration spaces
• Competent in digital platforms and devices and traditional office applications (Word, Power point and excel);
• Must be a self-starter with proven analytical, problem solving skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Degree in communications, media, international development, social sciences or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of the communication and media industry with strong media links
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work across cultures, demonstrated experience of influence of non- reporting relationships and authority.
• Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) with diverse functions, cultures and levels in the organization