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SOS Children’s Villages Kenya Jobs

Location: East Africa

Established in 1949, SOS Children’s Villages is a dynamic social development organisation working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation that provides support and guidance to SOS member associations in over 132 countries worldwide.

External Communications Advisor

The External Communications Advisor will work closely with the Continental Office and the Regional Offices and report directly to the International Head of External Communications, based in Innsbruck / Austria.

The Challenge

Plan and coordinate external communications activities within AFME and ensure consistency with the SOS Children’s Villages strategy and brand

Form networks of communications co-workers and, as needed, serve as media spokesperson for regional/national journalists

Build capacity of the organisation in the external communication skills that will best support the PSAs in their fundraising and communication effort

Your profile

Formal qualification in journalism, communications, PR or similar

5 years experience in journalism, communications or a related field

Excellent verbal / written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and creative communication skills and the ability to relate to different cultures

Excellent project management skills

Ability to think strategically

Well-developed facilitation and presentation skills

Fluency in English (French is an asset)

Ability to use Microsoft Office software and the internet.

We Offer

Diverse range of interesting tasks in a well recognised international organisation

Intercultural working environment

Interesting opportunities for further development

Competitive compensation package

The possibility to shape a new position within a global well-established organisation.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

If you are interested in this position, please send your application, (detailed CV and motivation letter - IN ENGLISH) - along with three traceable references to the following email address: ro.afea [at] sos-kd.org

Closing date: 15th May 2012

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