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  • Posted: Jan 26, 2021
    Deadline: Feb 1, 2021
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    World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
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    Communications Officer - IMARA

    Purpose of Position

    To operationalize a broad field Communications agenda for both local and global stakeholders to increase the overall influence, income and impact of the Project and World Vision Kenya for child well-being by performing core communications and media functions of the Project and of the Livelihood & Resilience Technical Programme.

    Major Responsibilities

    Production of

    Communications resources for IMARA (Media, Internal, Emergency, Advocacy, Community Voice Comms) 55%

    • Production of high quality, Natural Resource Management, child focused, compelling and issues-oriented fundraising, advocacy and publicity materials (web-based, electronic, print, photo and video content) for effective Sida and public engagement.
    • Produce high quality, NRM, child-focused visual (photo and/or video) content that engages broad audiences and enables supporter transformation, staff engagement, and advocacy and revenue generation.
    • Develop and maintain media contacts, pitch compelling NRM content and position IMARA in influential media outlets in the national and global levels.
    • Produce rapid information and compelling needs and impact-focused content for Partnership communications and marketing for Environment and Climate Change related issues.
    • Prepare written project materials, internal newsletters, presentation materials and other communications products for the Sida, GoK, IMARA Consortium.
    • Develop and publish digital content for IMARA
    • Identify story concepts, host and accompany Sida, other donor, Support Offices, or VIP visits
    • Design and manage a project website and a social media platform that engage audiences
    • Contribute articles, stories, blog and any other information on IMARA on to the integrated WV Kenya website

    Planning and Capacity Building 25%

    • Provide communications advice including crafting of relevant messages and use of the right media
    • Create relationships and connections utilizing various channels for information sharing, learning, influence to help shape and advance the communications agenda
    • Develop strategic solutions to given communications challenges.
    • Conceptualization of video productions with NO-based Videographer
    • Facilitate training on communications for development skills for IMARA Staff and Consortium members’ staff
    • Train and position approved media spokespersons to respond to media inquiries and achieve positive coverage for IMARA Grant and World Vision Kenya
    • Support the Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) team by producing communication resources/materials for marketing the IMARA grant

    Learning, Documentation and Quality Assurance 15%

    • Document successful stories/case studies and best, and share these during learning/knowledge management events
    • In consultation with MEAL and coordination with WV Kenya Program Manager organize learning and knowledge sharing events
    • Review project publications and external marketing engagement materials for alignment to WVI quality and brand.

    Other responsibilities 5%

    • 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 and Abilities

    • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism or other relevant training from a recognized university;
    • Minimum four (4) year’s professional experience in communications, journalism or public relations.
    • Experience in writing/communication of NRM/Environment and Climate Change (ECC) and other L&R Initiatives will be preferred.
    • Excellent oral and writing skills; ability to convey complex information in a straightforward, interesting and motivating manner;
    • Must have good photography skills;
    • Competent in new 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;
    • Thorough knowledge of the communication and media industry with strong media links
    • Proven experience in social media engagement and

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to World Vision Kenya on careers.wvi.org to apply

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