Fresh Openings at DanChurchAid (DCA)

The main responsibilities will include:  

• Liaison and focal point for a portfolio of Fabo Members (East Africa / Africa / Globally) to ensure smooth onboarding, engagement, and a successful member journey, 
• Outreach and identifying potential new Fabo members, and pitching Learning Lab and the Fabo Learning Community to new leads, 
• Advising project stakeholders and Fabo members on creative digital solutions and providing technical support on learning platform-related matters, 
• Presenting at and facilitating workshops, meetings, and other online events, 
• Supporting and assisting with learning design processes in the team, 
• Assorted support and administrative tasks related to courses on the Fabo Learning Platform and the development of the Fabo Learning Community as a whole. 

We expect the following qualifications, skills, and experience from you:  

• At least bachelors’ degree (masters/post graduate qualifications preferred) in communication, adult education, digital design, business management or a related field, 
• 3+ years of proven experience with client relations management, digital/technical support, and development of learning designs, 
• High level of digital literacy and confidence as we use a wide variety of digital solutions, 
• Experience with business development, outreach, and customer service, 
• Excellent communications and presentation skills (written and spoken English), 
• Confidently work with all kinds of content that in collaboration with our Fabo members must be turned into different kinds of digital learning activities, 
• Experience from the development and humanitarian sector. 

In terms of personal qualities, we expect you to: 

• Be a proactive colleague who takes initiative and follows through with tasks and potential leads, 
• Be a self-starter and be able to work independently with minimal supervision, 
• Enjoy having an outward-facing role and acting as a representative of Learning Lab and Fabo, 
• Take pride in delivering high-quality work and being accountable to your team and other stakeholders. 

The deadline for applications is 10th September 2023 at midnight.  

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The main responsibilities of the Communication & Events Assistant are:

Content creation and capacity building

• Develop and edit content (video, photos and written) to showcase DCA and partner’s work in Kenya, ensuring adherence to donor visibility requirements and DCA brand manual; this includes the layout and sharing on all social media platforms. 
• Support DCA field team in photographing and collecting materials for success stories.
• Work with project teams and partner organizations in developing communication & visibility plans as well as to produce compelling and relevant content that adheres to DCA branding and style guidelines.
• Lead and support on training and capacity building of DCA staff and partners on communication.

Social Media 

• Create, develop and expand dynamic content on social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram) and the DCA website.
• Manage and monitor DCA Kenya's social media channels to maintain an active online presence, respond to inquiries, and engage with followers. Provide monthly social media and website performance reports. 
• Continuously improve by capturing and analysing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights, and best practices, and then acting on the information.

Strategy, Events & Media

• Support production of DCA Kenya communication strategy with annual action plans.
• Planning and organising key events. Provide media support for DCA events including producing banners, posters and event coverage.
• Provide inputs to DCA global communication initiatives when required, particularly coordination with the HQ colleagues in the media and campaigns unit. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field from a recognized academic institution
• 1-2 years experience in a communications role
• Proficiency in social media platforms 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Genuine passion and knack for storytelling
• Open to receiving and incorporating feedback in their work
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• Written and verbal fluency in English and Kiswahili is required

Preferred qualifications

• Proficiency in website management (CMS/WordPress)
• Skilled user of software for graphic design (Canva) and/or video/photo editing (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Audiovisual production skills/experience
• Experience in journalism or from a media production company

The deadline for applications is 6th September 2023