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Develop conservation resource materials – tip sheets, fact sheets, graphics, media kits;
Design the above-mentioned resource materials in ready-to-use/-share formats across all platforms (social media and legacy);
Together with the Project Manager, plan forums, including identifying speakers and topics;
Research, design and write each forum’s topic description and background, to be shared on EJN’s and Partners’ websites together with the registration link;
Host/ moderate the conventions;
Using the EJN process, identify partners and journalists to invite to forums;
Prepare Pre and Post Surveys to be used by the forum’s attendees;
Share speakers’ contacts and resource materials with the forum attendants during and after the forums;
Follow up with the partners, journalists and all forum attendees to document and archive any story produced, or usage of the information shared at the forum;
Write journalists story grants call, and together with EJN/ Internews staff help judge the applicants;
Mentor the story grantees;
Prepare reports after each forum; and
In all duties, demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values .
QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Experience working as an environment journalist or as a communications lead for a conservation-based Organisation
Expertise in graphic design
An experienced public speaker with a demonstrated ability to host high level, multicultural events
A good understanding of conservation, wildlife, the environment, and climate change issues in East Africa and most specifically in Kenya
Media networks and contacts, or ability to build such networks
Proven ability to work with diverse peoples and organizations
University degree in Communications, Journalism, or any other equivalent educational background
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