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Etimos Foundation is a network of organizations promoting sustainable business and financial inclusion in order to improve people’s lives and foster environment protection.
CONTRACT DURATION: 27 Months (with three months probation period)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Consultancy contract starting in September 2018
REPORTING TO: Field Project Coordinator
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The project “A Revenue Generation Approach for SCP Dissemination in Kenya” is part of the Programme SWITCH Africa Green financed by the European Union. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of Kenyan Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in agribusiness, with specific regards to the mango, coffee and dairy sector; while strengthening their ability to compete on both national and international markets. The above goal is to be reached by the adoption of Sustainable Consumption and Production practices (SCPs) and technologies. The action intends to achieve the specific objective by creating the conditions for the MSMEs to adopt SCPs that will allow them to go green, as well as to increase the efficiency of their business model and the quality of their produce. This innovative empowerment model will be shared with other stakeholders in Uganda and Ethiopia.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Media and Communication officer is working under the guidance of the field project coordinator to bring out, package and promote the project “A Revenue Generation Approach for SCP Dissemination in Kenya” strategy, actions and impact. Support project activities needing communication and proactively seek out achievements as well as project contents, and disseminate them such in the best communication approach. Set up social media platforms and be responsible to publish project’s activities and achievements on them as well as on websites and blogs.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the incumbent shall include the following:
OTHERS
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
MAIN QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in communications, journalism, media, visual art, photo/video journalism, or equivalent relevant professional experience combined with a university degree in a related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
RELEVANT SKILLS REQUIRED
Interested applicants are invited to submit a one-page cover letter and detailed CV with contact details of three referees as a single file to v.mazzardo@etimos.org clearly indicating the subject title as Media and Communication Officer by Friday, August 31st 2018 by 5.00 PM.
Open to Kenyan nationals and qualified candidates with the right to work in Kenya.
Etimos Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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