Field Communications Manager at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Objective of the Position:

The FCM will define, implement, coordinate and supervise all operational communication activities and strategies, according to MSF standards in Kenya. She/he will build MSF’s visibility, acceptance and leverage inside the country.

Tasks & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

1. Define the Communications Strategy and Objectives:
2. Define the Kenya CCF annually and monitor results through relevant indicators
3. Provide communications advice on public positioning and remain reactive to emergency communications needs

​Media Management:

1. Contribute to the media landscape; social media mapping and organize media events
2. Organize media/communications trainings and briefings with MSF staff in the missions
3. Act as spokesperson when appropriate and approved

​Content Production and Management:

1. Create communication packages
2. Track and archive communications production in the country to build institutional memory
3. Produce or supervise the production of content, including leaflets, brochures, posters, radio spots, newsletter, articles, photos, videos

​Content Diffusion:

1. Actively promote the diffusion of MSF content in the country and on international MSF platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)

​Team Management:

1. Manage, develop and supervise staff under his/her responsibility

​Reporting and Communication:

1. Produce regular reports with achievements, challenges, and priorities

​Budget Management:

1. Produce and manage yearly communications budget to support the identified and agreed communications priorities

Qualifications & Requirements:

1. Degree in Journalism, Communications, Humanitarian Affairs, Political Sciences or related Course
2. At least four years of relevant experience in communications, journalism or public relations
3. Experience in producing Communications content
4. Proven ability to Supervise, lead and manage multidisciplinary teams
5. Desirable previous experience working with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries

Competencies

1. Fluent in English and Swahili, written and spoken; command of other local languages desirable
2. Basic audiovisual production skills (photo and video)
3. Commitment to MSF’s work and values; willingness to work in various contexts
4. Able to work in a multidisciplinary team
5. Strategic and Results oriented, teamplayer, flexible, culturally sensitive
6. Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills with ability to train others