AECOM International Development Vacancies in Kenya

AECOM International Development Communications and Outreach Specialist Vacancies in Kenya


Responsibilities

  • Implement the project’s Branding Strategy and Marking Plan, and ensure that project deliverables are in compliance with this plan specifically and more broadly with USAID’s branding and marking requirements for assistance awards;
  • Explore solutions and/or upgrades to project management and communications, such as improved teleconferencing and web-based communications products;
  • Establish and maintain TIS+ social media presence, including Twitter, Facebook, and other outlets, if approved by USAID;
  • Support the project team in timely preparation and submission of reports and other deliverables, particularly in coordinating compilation of TIS+ quarterly and annual reports;
  • Develop external communications including, but not limited to, success stories, reports, and other material that communicate project’s lessons and successes over the years;
  • Develop “Transforming Lives” stories using the USAID guidelines to be submitted monthly to USAID and included in quarterly reports;
  • Disseminate stories collaborating with and using donor channels
  • Serve as a point person for press inquiries and monitor the Somali and international press for the evolving development in Somalia. Devising ways to find the right programmatic relevance, to the contextual happening, and linking the context, project’s communication with the USAID advocacy themes for Somalia, i. e. a communication strategy to be informed and inform the client’s advocacy and communication focus.
  • Develop and manage project communications calendar and collaborate with team to collect, maintain and distribute current content appropriately;
  • Liaise with USAID’s GIS focal person for the development of maps and other GIS-based communications products;
  • Oversee and maintain photographs/graphics/visuals production and use, including managing consultants and contractors, ensuring accurate credits, permissions, and descriptive captions for photographs;
  • Liaise with AECOM’s home office communications team to share photos, stories, and other marketing material for AECOM’s website or newsletters;
  • Provide copy editing support on a variety of digital and print deliverables;
  • Coordinate materials printing with TIS+ team and external vendors where appropriate; and
  • Other duties, as assigned.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism,
    English, Marketing, or relevant international development field
  • Seven years of relevant experience designing and managing communications and outreach strategies for complex international development program(s)
  • Experience writing program summaries, success stories, press releases, initiating story ideas and placement, and monitoring media coverage
  • Experience understanding and following USAID branding and marking requirements for assistance awards
  • Experience producing radio programs, including interviews, call-in shows, public service announcements, and long-format programs
  • Experience working with social media helpful
  • Demonstrated and proven record to work in a multidisciplinary team under changeable and complex circumstances
  • Previous work experience and knowledge of conditions in Somalia strongly preferred
  • Experience successfully responding to rapidly evolving issues, and mitigating any adverse impacts
  • Excellent understanding of existing communications tools and mechanisms, including radio and web-based systems
  • Native or fluent command of English (written and oral)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously within a multi-functional, collaborative environment
  • Demonstrated motivation and willingness to learn and adapt
  • Graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite) and photography experience is an advantage
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills, including ability to interview program participants
  • Excellent written communication skills, including ability to craft engaging and informative pieces and edit documents in English
  • Computer literacy, specifically in Microsoft Word, Publisher and Excel, is required
  • Ability to use media evaluation metrics including basic knowledge of Google Analytics

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 18th October, 2017

    For more information and job application details, see; AECOM International Development Communications and Outreach Specialist Vacancies in Kenya

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