Communications Officer - GHS Unit at Amref Kenya

JOB PURPOSE

The Communications Officer will report directly to the Global Communications Director, but will also work closely with the Technical Director, GHS Unit to ensure alignment of the communication roles with the overall project requirements. The position requires a creative thinker with optimal technology skills to provide a range of communications solutions and execute strategies that help elevate visibility of the Amref health security agenda, programs, and partners. The role will collaborate with multi country health security delivery teams, and Amref’s communication team to support branding, visibility, and develop communication approaches and compelling content to showcase Amref’s contribution to the health security agenda in the region and globally, with a view to increase strategic partnerships. The strategies will include social marketing, global campaigns, technical content development, event planning, leadership messaging, website and social media management, and stakeholder outreach among others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent standard of education required, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Journalism, Public Relations, or other directly related field

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 4+ years of relevant experience in designing and executing modern marketing and communications strategies and campaigns
• Strong experience in the use of technology and social media to advance a communications strategy/agenda including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proactive team player with innovative ideas to inspire content
• Superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to learn and apply new knowledge
• Understands relationship marketing and brand positioning
• Excellent spoken and written English; Proficiency in French and/or Portuguese is an added advantage
• Ability to multi-task

Closing Date: 23 February 2023