NRC Jobs in Kenya
NRC Communication & Advocacy Adviser Jobs in Kenya
RolesCommunications and media opportunities are identified and responded to in order to ensure NRC has a credible source for media, partners, and donors
Produce accurate, high quality, user-friendly communications outputs for the media .
Produce regular contextual analysis of the situation, briefings, trends reports, and situation updates, as required
Drafting of advocacy position papers, talking points, key messages, ad-hoc reports and other documents
Support NRC’s Regional and representation offices by providing situational updates, analysis, and updates on key messaging for Somalia
Monitor and analyse the humanitarian situation, access and protection concerns in the region, emerging trends and displacement patterns
Ensure advocacy, communications and media work are built into annual planning including proposal development and incorporate ways to allocate resources and build capacity (case studies, leaflets, factsheets, promotion materials, press releases, media packs, social media, videos, photos, reports, summary reports, sitreps, news)
Develop and implement effective communication in both humanitarian and development contexts
Ensure the development and implementation of an effective strategy for online presence of the country office and support programme and technical staff to develop quality communication tools on specific issues / programmes
Qualifications
Relevant academic and Professional Qualifications
Minimum 3 years senior level experience of working in a humanitarian/recovery context in similar positions
University degree in communications/public relations, journalism, International Relations, Conflict Studies, social sciences or relevant experience
Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of different audiences including donors, journalists and the ‘general public’.
Excellent relationship building skills in order to work for limited periods within programmes under pressure of running emergency responses
Strong influencing skills
Confident communicator, with experience in giving briefings and presentations.
Oral and written proficiency for both English and Somali
Proven experience with communication and or advocacy within the
humanitarian sector
Documented experience with the production of written materials – such as reports, briefing notes, position papers, talking points, etc.
Solid knowledge and use of media and multimedia platforms
Experience of leading communication activities (including information management) in a challenging environment
Proven understanding of international media handling, pitching and media management
Experience delivering communications assets across multiple channels, including print, social, and digital
Experience of being an effective spokesperson across a range of media
An initiative-taking, proactive, inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload and solve problems quickly with limited support
Ability to deliver high-quality photographs and case studies from affected communities
Excellent understanding of communication and information needs across fundraising, media and campaigning activities.
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
Flexibility: Ability to work overtime in weekends and evenings according to need and requests
Ability to work independently and proactively with limited daily support and supervision.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multitask and work with short deadlines.
Proven experience within the humanitarian and/or resilience sector will be a plus.
How to Apply
Apply online by 6th September 2017
For more information and job application details, see; NRC Communication & Advocacy Adviser Jobs in Kenya
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