Job Advert: Communications & Networking Specialist
CAP Youth Empowerment Institute
Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic
Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society
with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and
access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit
that support their pathways to safe and positive futures.
About the position
Successful candidate will be based
at CAP Head Office in Westlands. The Communication Specialist will lead the
development of communications system for the program activities in Kenya.
She / he will provide strategic
communications leadership and direction to the program through effective
communication systems and initiatives.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare communication
strategies and activities to support the projects events
- Developing CAP YEI social media
strategy as well as managing the social sites.
- Identifies and cultivates new
strategic partnerships including Govt. for better program implementation
and replication.
- Provide day-to-day management
and coordination of communication activities for CAP YEI.
- Ensures the development of the
organizations profile and maintenance of good public relations.
- Create content using various
multimedia formats that can be read, listened to, or viewed onscreen.
- Collects and analyzes information
about newsworthy events to write news stories for publication.
- Proof reading of all relevant
documents
- Developing content for the
organizations website and also regular updating in showcasing CAP YEI’s
USP.
- Develop positive relationships
with different stake holders
- Ensure all communications and
project materials are branded in accordance with the organizations
guidelines.
- Refine content for quarterly
reports, technical briefs, and other documents prior to dissemination
- Work with the project Director
in handling media inquiries
- Coordinating and supervising
press conferences, media briefings and interviews.
- Writing and editing press
releases, briefing papers and occasionally, speeches.
- Set up high profile meetings
between various organizations and CAP YEI Management.
- Identify and propose potential
organizations to partner with.
- Regularly act as project
photographer at project events and during site visits
- Train other staff regarding the
importance of communications and how to integrate it into their work
- Collating and re-writing
official documents in a media-friendly and informative manner.
- Identifying multimedia
opportunities to highlight the work of the organization.
- Developing and maintaining
contact with key journalists on the organization matters.
- Identifying and facilitating
key media slots for senior management to market the programme.
- Identifying publicity and news
angles for the organization programmes and projects.
- Any other job assigned by your
seniors.
Skills
- Exceptional written, analytical,
public speaking and facilitation skills in English.
- Internet savvy.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and a
results oriented individual
- Must have the ability to work
within strict deadlines and limited supervision
- Excellent Networking skills.
- Excellent communication skills;
both verbal and written.
Requirements
- 5 years hands on as a
communications specialist in a highly competitive environment Innovative,
creative and achievement oriented.
- Experience working with
electronic and print communication outlets
- Demonstrated ability to build
and maintain effective working relationships with donor, project
stakeholders, foundations, in-country collaborators, and staff at all
levels
- Must be mature and with the
right attitude.
- Confident, self-assured,
personable and presentable.
- Highly organized, conscientious
and detail oriented.
- Degree in communications,
marketing, international studies or any related field.
- Masters will be an added
advantage.
How to apply
If you feel that you are up to the
challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send
your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 5th July 2013.
Cover letter should be pasted on the
body of the email and not as an attachment.
Applicants are required to quote
their current and expected salary.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Note: Cap Youth Empowerment Institute does
not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.
