Communications Officer
Closing date: 06 Jul 2012
Closing date: 06 Jul 2012
Adeso, formally known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization.
Our belief that economic,
social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives
the nature and intent of our programming.
We work to prevent and
overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by:
reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing
humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we
have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training,
technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a
peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in
Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Our current donor
portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, and the
Government of Netherlands, among others.
Adeso is an exciting and
dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound
employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
Position Summary
The position holder will work closely with Adeso’s Communications and Advocacy Officer and other program staff to support the organization’s communications needs across its three country programs.
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to support the overall functioning of the communications department and provide administrative support where needed.
Position Summary
The position holder will work closely with Adeso’s Communications and Advocacy Officer and other program staff to support the organization’s communications needs across its three country programs.
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to support the overall functioning of the communications department and provide administrative support where needed.
The Communications
Officer will be primarily responsible for management of the website and social
media activities, and for ensuring timely execution of the day-to-day work of
the department.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
Website
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
Website
- Manage the Adeso website. This
includes regularly updating the “In the Spotlight” and “Success stories”
sections, as well as the headlines facts, and vacancy announcements
- Monitor and report on website
usage
- Liaise with external consultants
on a needs-basis for development of new website templates Social
media
- Develop and oversee the
implementation of an organizational social media strategy
- Set targets for increasing Adeso’s
visibility and reach via Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and other social
networking sites
- Manage posts on Facebook, Twitter,
Linkedin and other social networking sites Communications, publications
and materials
- Develop and maintain a suite of
materials to effectively communication Adeso’s mission, vision, main
messages and on-going projects to key audiences;
- Edit or develop and disseminate of
Adeso case studies and success stories to maximize their use;
- Work with project teams to create
and regularly update project profiles as well as an organizational
profile;
- Maintain an updated database of
available information materials (physical and electronic).
Media
- Conduct weekly media monitoring
and send weekly reports to staff in Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia respectively;
- Support the Communications and
Advocacy Officer in developing media strategy, drafting press releases,
responding to media enquiries and building dialogue with
journalists.
Editorial
- Provide editorial support to
colleagues for reports, case studies, articles, and presentations;
Other
- Any other duty as may be assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- Masters Degree in
Communications/Journalism or related field, or Bachelors degree and
demonstrated experience
- Experience working within a
humanitarian or development context an asset
- Excellent communications skills
(oral and written)
- Excellent written and spoken
English is essential, as well as a critical eye for editing and
grammar
- Experience in managing websites
and in using social media tools in a professional context
Experience and skills in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe - Demonstrated effective
organizational skills and ability to handle work in a timely manner
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate
tasks to meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a
multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity
- Knowledge of or interest in
humanitarian programs, as well as a commitment to Adeso’s mission and
vision
- Willingness and ability to travel
to remote locations
How to apply:
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.
If you would like to join
this dynamic team and help contribute to better resilience and economic growth
for African communities, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org.
Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and include the following:
Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and include the following:
- An updated CV; and
- An application letter which should
includes full contact details of three work-related referees.
This position is only
open to Kenyan Nationals.
Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Adeso is an equal
opportunity employer.
