Communication
and Media Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2 years with possibility for extension
Background
Job specifications and qualifications
Specifically
- Edit, finalise, oversee production,
and ensure overall quality and consistency of a range of publications
including technical reports, annual reports, general and targeted audience
articles, information sheets, posters, thematic brochures, presentations,
and others, including rewriting and tailoring language for different
users, and supervision of editing consultants.
- Edit/write press releases and media
background material
- Support country media work and
develop a national and Pan African media database
- Write/edit material to enrich and
update the ACORD website - primary responsible for ACORD website updated content
(news, country/thematic pages, blogs...)
- Write summaries and syntheses of
ACORD countries and partners work for dissemination
- Help in evaluating material proposed
for publication, and suggesting appropriate forms for dissemination
- Evaluate branded items and ensure
consistency of brand application
- Offer training to ACORD staff - in
particular country staff - to support development of writing and
communication skills and in branding applications
- Support the development of new
communications instruments
- Contribute to a culture of
information sharing and organisational learning in partnership development
and communication
- Any emerging tasks within the
Funding and Partnership Unit
Because of the dynamic environment there
might be a need to take on any emerging tasks in agreement with the supervisor
and as ACORD's work in relation to Partnership development, funding and
communication keeps on evolving.
Required qualifications
- Master's degree in journalism, mass
communications or equivalent
- Excellent written and spoken
English. French would be an advantage
- At least five years experience in
editing and writing for development organisations for a variety of media
- Knowledge of African media houses
and preferably strong networks among African and international press
senior editors
- Familiarity with production and
layout approaches
- Familiarity with the concept and
application of a corporate design (brand) and of working with brand
guidelines
- Excellent inter-personal skills, and
ability to work as a team member with colleagues of different
nationalities/cultural backgrounds
- Fully conversant with ICT and
Microsoft or Mac applications
- Ability to work under pressure to
meet tight deadlines
Relevant Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent collaboration and team
work
- Excellent networking skills
- Creativity, innovation and ability
to take initiative
- Ability to work well in a
multicultural environment across different geographical locations
- Ability to handle change and
unpredictability
- Ability to deliver under pressure
and to multi-task
- Attention to detail
- Ability to conceptualize and present
ideas in a clear and convincing manner
- Good analytical and strategic skills
- Good understanding of the
development challenges in Africa and trends in communication, social
media, advocacy and fundraising
Timeframe
The contract will be for two years with possibility for extension.
On the basis of this broad TORs an individual operating plan with specific deliverables within the team and organisational work plan will be agreed with the supervisor
Remuneration: A competitive National package
The contract will be for two years with possibility for extension.
On the basis of this broad TORs an individual operating plan with specific deliverables within the team and organisational work plan will be agreed with the supervisor
Remuneration: A competitive National package
Closing Date: 7 June 2013
Apply to:
Submit your application by completing the application form and e-mailing it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to recruit@acordinternational.org with the job title in the subject box.
