Position: Communications Assistant
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Ref Number: KCO/Comms/001/2013
AMREF is looking for an individual who is organized, highly motivated and
results-oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in
Africa, to fill the position of Communications Assistant in AMREF, Kenya.Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Ref Number: KCO/Comms/001/2013
The incumbent will report to the Communications Manager and stationed in Nairobi
Purpose of Job:-
To efficiently and professionally support the communication of strategies, services, and interests of AMREF to relevant audiences/publics through appropriate channels.
To efficiently and professionally support the communication of strategies, services, and interests of AMREF to relevant audiences/publics through appropriate channels.
Key Responsibilities:-
- Assist
in the planning, developing and implementing of communication strategies
in liaison with the Country Programme and AMREF Headquarters.
- Assist
in media communication: organize media briefings and interviews in liaison
with the Communication Manager.
- Assist
in researching, writing and dissemination of information to targeted media
and other audiences in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Assist
in collating and analyzing media coverage.
- Assist
in organizing donor and visitors project visits, exhibitions, open days
and project launches.
- Assist
in writing and editing in-house publications, articles, speeches and
reports, including newsletters, case studies, human interest stories.
- Assist
in preparing and supervising the production of publicity materials,
including brochures, flyers, photographs and promotional films.
- Support
AMREF public awareness and fundraising activities.
Qualifications and Competencies:-
The ideal candidate should be a team player with the following qualities:
The ideal candidate should be a team player with the following qualities:
- A
first degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related
field.
- At
least three (3) years of relevant work experience in communication,
writing, editing and desktop publishing.
- Experience
in graphic design and audio-visual production.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication, negotiation and networking skills.
- Ability
to prioritize and multitask.
- Ability
to exercise confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with diverse
groups of people.
Project Manager - Tunaweza Project
Duty Station:Kisumu, Kenya
Ref Number:KCO/TP/001/2013
AMREF is looking for an individual who is organized, highly motivated and results-oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, to fill the following position in the TUNAWEZA Project funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Ref Number:KCO/TP/001/2013
AMREF is looking for an individual who is organized, highly motivated and results-oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, to fill the following position in the TUNAWEZA Project funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
TUNAWEZA provides support and assistance to indigenous Kenyan
organizations working in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment and is
implemented by EGPAF, AMREF and PATH.
The project aims to strengthen the capacities of CSOs, private
sector organizations and GoK structures to provide comprehensive HIV and AIDS
prevention, care and treatment.
The position is based in Kisumu and reports to the HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria Programme Manager.
The position is based in Kisumu and reports to the HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria Programme Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide technical leadership in the implementation of the project to ensure it meets its overall objectives.
To provide technical leadership in the implementation of the project to ensure it meets its overall objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promotion
of HIV testing and counselling (HTC) in clinical and community
settings. These include PITC, Home Based HTC, HBCT, Mobile and other
outreach HTC, and workplace based HTC.
- Provide
technical assistance and guidance, monitor and evaluate the performance of
implementing partners,
- Carry
out training sessions to provide updates on the latest strategies in HTC
and implementation of national quality assurance standards.
- Preparation
of monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports relating to the project
as per donor requirements as well as for internal purposes.
- Participate
in operations research, documentation and share results for advocacy in
order to influence relevant policies and practices.
- Work
with program staff and stakeholders to document and disseminate best
practices and lessons learnt.
- Develop
and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders
including but not limited to local authorities, relevant Government of
Kenya Ministries and NGOs.
- Ensure
project integration and growth by participating in country office and
program meetings.
- Participate
in the development of concepts and proposals for fundraising.
Qualifications and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a Masters Degree in Public Health or relevant Social Sciences discipline with over five (5) years relevant work experience of which at least three (3) years in HIV/AIDS services.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a Masters Degree in Public Health or relevant Social Sciences discipline with over five (5) years relevant work experience of which at least three (3) years in HIV/AIDS services.
General HIV/AIDS knowledge and HIV counseling and testing is
required.
The candidate should have experience in project and financial
management, operations research & documentation, monitoring &
evaluation
Must be able to collaborate with various stakeholders including
EGPAF, PATH, GoK, NGOs and CBOs.
The candidate must have excellent communication and report
writing skills and be able to work as a member of a team.
Must be ICT proficient.
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 bring
lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference numbers
(KCO/TP/001/2013) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter
which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three
work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to
recruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, 08th February 2012.
The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, 08th February 2012.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
Please do not attach any certificates or testimonials.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
AMREF does not request for money in its recruitment process.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
AMREF does not request for money in its recruitment process.
