The
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) has over 100years of
history in participatory, integrated and people‐centered
development. The Institute has enhanced the capacity and confidence of over
100,000 development managers, practitioners and community leaders across Asia,
Africa and Latin America and is recognized for documenting and disseminating
field‐based experiences
through its publications.
We envision a world of equity, justice, and peace where people achieve their
full potential and live a life of quality and dignity in harmony with the environment. We are looking for a qualified candidate for the following position:
KNOWLEDGE, DOCUMENTATION & COMMUNICATION
OFFICER
Job summary
To
contribute to IIRR work in documentation and communication of development
learning and
in the production of information, education and communication (IEC) materials for field
development programs. The post holder will also manage the IIRR Africa website information
and supervise the publications process.
in the production of information, education and communication (IEC) materials for field
development programs. The post holder will also manage the IIRR Africa website information
and supervise the publications process.
Description of main duties:
1)
Collect, collate and analyze data useful in documenting learning experiences
from the
IIRR Learning Community Program to be used for IIRR information
materials/publications in the region.
2) Coordinate editing and production of various documents from workshops, seminars,
writeshops, and conferences organized by IIRR and partners
3) Play a lead role in preparing and disseminating a range of public information materials
including newsletters, annual reports, brochures, flyers and website content
4) Maintain high editing and production of all external and internal documents
5) Providing appropriate guidance/support to consultants and staff in designing and
production of IIRR training and communication materials.
IIRR Learning Community Program to be used for IIRR information
materials/publications in the region.
2) Coordinate editing and production of various documents from workshops, seminars,
writeshops, and conferences organized by IIRR and partners
3) Play a lead role in preparing and disseminating a range of public information materials
including newsletters, annual reports, brochures, flyers and website content
4) Maintain high editing and production of all external and internal documents
5) Providing appropriate guidance/support to consultants and staff in designing and
production of IIRR training and communication materials.
Person specifications
1)
Preferably a Masters Degree in development communication, documentation and/or
journalism or related field.
2) At least three (5) years writing, editing, writing and documentation experience from a
reputable organization. Development organization would be an added advantage.
3) Good computer skills especially in website management, and desktop publishing.
4) Originality, innovation and creativity in design and packaging of information for
communication
5) Ability to work calmly under pressure and to beat deadlines.
6) Facilitation/training skills.
Kindly submit a cover letter and CV, including remuneration expectation and contact details of
three (3) work-related referees to the undersigned by 26
the September 2011.
-------------------Do not send your academic documents……………………...
Regional Human Resources Manager,
Africa Regional Center, P. O. Box 66873‐00800, Nairobi,
E-mail: recruitment@iirr.org
Canvassing leads to automatic disqualification, only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.journalism or related field.
2) At least three (5) years writing, editing, writing and documentation experience from a
reputable organization. Development organization would be an added advantage.
3) Good computer skills especially in website management, and desktop publishing.
4) Originality, innovation and creativity in design and packaging of information for
communication
5) Ability to work calmly under pressure and to beat deadlines.
6) Facilitation/training skills.
Kindly submit a cover letter and CV, including remuneration expectation and contact details of
three (3) work-related referees to the undersigned by 26
the September 2011.
-------------------Do not send your academic documents……………………...
Regional Human Resources Manager,
Africa Regional Center, P. O. Box 66873‐00800, Nairobi,
E-mail: recruitment@iirr.org
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