Act Change Transform Jobs Vacancies in Kenya

Act! is a not-for profit non-governmental organization that was established in Kenya in September 2001 and registered under the provisions of Non-Governmental Organizations Coordination Act of 1990. With an organizational vision of empowered communities living productive lives in dignity, Act! focuses on building the capacity of individuals and communities, thus empowering them to get involved in the decisions and management of their own development.


Act Change Transform TOR to Develop Strategic Communications and Outreach Framework For Peace Messaging /Campaigns (ACT-SCO-10-2018) Jobs Vacancies in Kenya

Objectives of the Communications and Outreach Framework

The main purpose of the of the Communications and Outreach Framework is to implement strategic communications that lead to better integrated approaches for conflict mitigation, outreach and communications programming. The framework will offer perspectives and insights on communications and approaches for preventing and reducing conflicts, to engage, motivate and educate people, change their behaviors and attitudes, and increase their peaceful participation in electoral/political processes.

The Strategic Communications and Outreach Framework should include among others:

  • Communication analysis;The Strategic Communications and Outreach Framework should be evidence-based, focused and considered. Act! will provide the selected consultant/firm with programmatic reports and previously designed strategies and communications products. The communication analysis should include a scrutiny of the participant groups, behaviors that may hinder or enable their desired behaviors and an analysis of communication channels.
  • Social and behavioral outcomes for the target audience and communication objectives; These should be linked to the achievement of Act!’s larger program and advocacy goals and will be developed in consultation with Act! The consultant/ firm should establish a comprehensive list of recommended behaviors to be promoted for information/awareness raising/knowledge and will select the few key behaviors for achieving change during the project cost extension period and beyond.
  • An audience analysis; that identifies key participant groups in the communication process as well as networks of influencers of community mobilizers who can be called upon during peace outreach initiatives or support behavior and social change among the key participant groups should be articulated as well as the anticipated audience experience.
  • Communication messages and activities;The consultant/firm will recommend how to focus the communication messages more strategically to respond to underlying causes or the difficult nature of the behavior itself. The stages of behavior change should be outlined with the accompanying role of communication. Behavioral and communication objectives should be clearly articulated as well as suggested accompanying communication activities.

    Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Strategic Communications, Development Communications or other relevant fields. Other team members where applicable should also hold relevant qualifications in any of these areas.
  • Experience in developing effective strategic communications strategies and campaign messaging including developing roll out plans.
  • Demonstrated experience in Communication for Development principles and approaches
    Knowledge of mass media production, communication and dissemination including creating awareness via written, oral, visual messaging strategies.
  • Demonstrate experience in undertaking similar
    assignments by use of samples of completed work.
  • Have good knowledge of multicultural aspects in Kenya, cultural nuances, gender and crosscutting issues.
  • Clear articulation of capacity and skills, and innovative approaches to carry out the assignment; as well as ·a clear work plan and articulation of expected methodologies and outputs within the tight timeframe.

    How to apply

    The applications should be submitted electronically to: hr.admin@act.or.ke with the e-mail subject line clearly marked; Strategic Communications and Outreach Framework -ACT-SCO-10-2018.




    Act Change Transform TOR for Training on Women & Countering Violent Extremism (ACT-WCVE-09-2018) Jobs Vacancies in Kenya

    Objectives of the Training

    Act! intends to conduct a Women and CVE training at the Coast targeting SCORE partner organizations. The main objective of the training is to enhance the technical capacities of the sub-awardees in understanding and effectively programming on women, girls and CVE in the coastal region of Kenya.

    Specific objectives of the training include:

  • To take stock of the current trends and dynamics on women, girls and CVE in Kenya and the coastal region in particular.
  • To find out and discuss the vulnerability of women and girls to recruitment into radical and extremist groups like Al-Shabaab.
  • To establish how women can contribute to the prevention of radicalization and CVE in the coastal region of Kenya through early detection and other means.
  • To help the participants (and the organizations) improve their programming around women, girls and CVE.
  • To equip the participants with analytical skills that will help them tell their stories (success stories) regarding women and CVE better.

    Deliverables and key tasks

  • The assignment will be conducted through the successful implementation of the following tasks;
  • Develop content for the training outlining topics to be covered and the objectives of each session;
  • Conduct training for SCORE sub-awardees on Women & CVE;
  • Compile a training report highlighting the lessons learnt, post training evaluation findings and facilitator’s observations and recommendations.

    Key Qualifications

    The successful consultant trainer will be required to have:

  • Post graduate qualifications in Conflict Studies; qualifications in gender studies will be an added advantage.
  • Extensive experience in P/CVE and gender programming and work.
  • Experience in designing and facilitating P/CVE and gender trainings.
  • Ability to work under a tight schedule and deliver good quality reports.

    How to apply

    The applications should be submitted electronically to: hr.admin@act.or.ke with the e-mail subject line clearly marked; Women & Countering Violent Extremism Training -ACT-WCVE-09-2018.

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