Jobs at Action Against Hunger International

Summary of position

The ICT intern will work together with the Regional ICT team to quickly develop Power-platform solutions for various departments. With guidance offered from the ICT team and the technical heads, the ICT intern will develop working solutions as directed by the team to perform business processes, handle and secure data management, design an easy to use, understand user interface and experience (UI & UX) while adhering to our branding guidelines, automations for common logical processes (with guidance from ICT) and other business unit data flows. The applications developed will then be rolled out

The ICT Intern will be responsible for;

Develop applications and automation functions support with guidance from the ICT team

• Consult with working ICT regional team & business units at HEARO to develop quick apps for data management.
• User training support and documentation of back-end and end-user guides to enhance organizational memory.
• Implementing a data backup policy and related procedures across the engaged business units;
• Suggesting possible improvements for system integration.

Provide Training and Documentation support users

• Develop training materials for end users on the correct & proper use of the developed data management app.
• Provide weekly updates and ad-hoc reporting of any anomaly or challenges.
• Provide a map for future installations and configurations including permissions for adding new and exiting users.
• Submit any repositories or systems image for each apps resources e.g Github
• Suggesting possible improvements on better training and knowledge sharing

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• First degree in Information and Technology or related field area.
• At least 6 months hands-on in using the Power Platform environment (Power Automation, Power BI and Power Apps).
• Strong hands-on experience on system admin, statistical, analytical & troubleshooting skills.
• Microsoft 0365 suite experience is necessary with strong skills of working with different databases sources.
• Good hands-on experience on various software applications Microsoft Office 2016 suite, Analytical tools (Power BI, Ona, SPSS, and Kobo etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to provide or recommend solutions to problems and attention to detail.
• Flexible to assume additional responsibilities; proactive approach to work and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Commitment to Action against Hunger policies on confidentiality and data protection and security.
• Ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner.
• Ability to work and contribute positively in a team and a team player.
• Commitment to Action Against Hunger Core Values and Charter of Principles
• Ability to work independently on assign tasks with proper documentations.

Benefits

• The Intern will receive incentives of KES1,500 for every day worked.

Closing date for applications: 31st May 2022

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Summary of the Position

The Regional Communications Manager will support strategic communications to advance profile-raising, advocacy and fundraising goals. This position will contribute to the development and rollout of Action Against Hunger’s brand & campaign strategies while providing oversight for multimedia & public communication use. The Regional Communications Manager will actively enhance and grow Action Against Hunger’s profile to stakeholder audiences while elevating the organizations reputation as a reference point on key issues in the region.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop & implement communication plans, content and materials in support of Action Against Hunger’s deliverables, including training modules, concept notes, reports, guidelines, and toolkits.
• Provide inputs to the development and execution of communication priorities, recommending ways to enhance the impact of our programs & campaigns.
• Maintain a perspective on the communications and outreach needs and identify opportunities for visibility and digital engagement, including media, profiling opportunities, conferences and meetings
• In charge of production of advocacy and communication materials, e.g. capacity statements, briefs, videos, website stories, reports, social media assets and be responsible for media relations
• Lead the development communication campaigns & key moments, including concept development, messaging, audience analysis, product development & engagement analysis.
• Develop tools and products to influence communications, advocacy, partnerships & policy i.e. collateral, presentations, infographics, data
• Coordinate field documentation for videographers & photographers to collect stories of our programs in action
• Support capacity-building initiatives on communications expertise at regional & country level on branding, success stories, photography, digital media etc.
• Regularly liaise with country, regional, HQ & network teams on communications, branding, visibility opportunities, media engagement, advocacy, content creation, information exchange and collaborative communication initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred, but not essential.
• Minimum 7-10 years in communications or public relations, or some combination as a journalist and PR/communications practitioner, preferably with an international NGO or non-profit
• Strong knowledge of international development and humanitarian work
• Fluent English speaker. Fluency in French or Spanish desirable.
• Strong project management skills
• Experience producing communications assets tailored to a range of different target audiences
• Skilled photographer and writer (including story telling); videographer skills a plus
• Ability to manage deadlines against a communication calendar
• Ability and flexibility to manage work across time zones
• Familiarity with campaign development & graphic design
• Skilled problem solver, adept at identifying challenges and recommending solutions proactively
• Outstanding presentation skills and general communications skills across diverse teams with differing technical backgrounds
• Ability to translate highly technical source material into compelling, accessible content for a general audience
• Strong interpersonal skills with sensitivity to local cultures and humanitarian principles

Closing date for applications is Friday 10th June 2022