Resource Person (Social Media Champion) at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

Position:  Resource Person- Social Media Champion – REF:KNCHR/ADM/PAC/07/2021-Open
Division: Public Affairs and Communication
Duty Station: Nairobi with occasional travel
Gross Salary: Kshs. 35,000 per month
Duration: Twenty Four (24) months

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Support creation of a social media plan that collaborates with KNCHR core mandate, corporate communications and advertising campaigns and human rights trends;
2. Assist in create timely and engaging social media content for use and to the intended audience;
3. Assist in initiating and monitoring social media conversations for KNCHR brand enhancement opportunities and initiate conversations on behalf of KNCHR in liaison with the supervisor;
4. Assist to analyze and report on the KNCHR’s social media actions for successes and new opportunities;
5. Create engaging and professional social media visuals that reflect the Commission’s brand
6. Assist to customize KNCHR social media information in its online platforms e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc;
7. Stay current with social media trends and tools – including social media networking and participating in relevant human rights work blogs in liaison with PAC leads;
8. Initiate KNCHR’s social media etiquette skills to ensure delivery of the right online messages, answering queries, stimulate discussions on KNCHR mandate and encourage debate on on-going activities;
9. Assist to create KNCHR’s real time content and ideas on digital, social media platforms and website for use by print and broadcast media;
10. Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of PAC and Senior Human Rights Officer (PAC).

Qualifications, Experience and Key Competencies:

Candidates must possess the following:-

1. Minimum one (1) year of social media experience preferably account management experience;
2. Degree or Advanced Diploma in Marketing, Public Relations, communications, Journalism or any other business related course;
3. Proven experience including but not limited to Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Google Communities, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and more;
4. Proven knowledge of social media and analytics software (Hootsuite, Raven Tools, Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, etc.);
5. Working knowledge of social media paid advertising campaigns including Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter;
6. Strong understanding of user-generated content management, content communication and reputation management;
7. Strong written and verbal communication skills;
8. Strategic content creation and excellent writing skills;
9. Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
10. Exceptional time management skills;
11. Proficiency in MS Office applications and editing skills.