Communications, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife

ADVERT NO.5/2025 - ONE (1) POSITION

• Terms of Service: Two (2) Year Contract
• The remuneration attached to this position will be a gross taxable monthly Ksh. 200,000 payable as follows:
  • Monthly Basic Salary: Ksh. 120,000
  • Monthly Allowances: Ksh. 80,000

At the end of your contract term, you shall be entitled to a gratuity payment calculated at the rate of 31% of your basic monthly salary for the total number of months worked. The Communications, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will report to and work under the guidance and supervision of the Technical Lead.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare communication outputs for approval, ensuring alignment with the project's conservation, restoration, and community engagement goals.
• Document and review feedback from communication efforts, such as media coverage or stakeholder engagement, and share results with the PM and project staff.
• Liaise with the media, local partners, and stakeholders to ensure smooth dissemination of information.
• Travel to project field sites as required by the technical lead to ensure communications on the ground align with the project’s objectives and capturing field-related updates.
• Collaborate with the project team to ensure timely distribution of newsletters, reports, and other communication outputs to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and engagement.
• Assist in preparing communication materials for audits, donor reports, and other reviews, ensuring that all aspects of communication are documented and aligned with project goals.
• Support training initiatives for project staff and partners, helping non-communications team members engage effectively with stakeholders, media, and community members.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in communication, media relations, or public relations, with a focus on environmental or development projects.
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and

Job Specifications

• Regular travel to project sites and other locations.
• Comfortable working out of the office.
• Ability to work extended work hours to meet strict project deadlines.