African Population and Health Research Center Jobs Opportunities in Kenya

African Population and Health Research Center Communications Officer Jobs Opportunities in Kenya


Introduction

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and engaged in multidisciplinary, evidence-informed policy research. Our researchers are contributing to the body of evidence about the critical barriers preventing optimal population health and wellbeing among the most vulnerable of Africa’s urban poor: the six in ten people who live in the informal settlements, or slums, that crowd the continent’s urban centers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and/or oversee content editing for a variety of products across three programmatic divisions, including corporate products such as annual reports, newsletters and brochures
  • Lead media outreach including implementation of media and social media strategy
  • Supervise in-house training on public speaking and verbal presentations for research staff
  • Oversee development of innovative multimedia products including infographics, short films and animations

    Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field
  • At least five years of post-qualification work experience in communications, writing and content creation, preferably at an international organization
  • Excellent editing and writing skills as well as ability to translate complex scientific facts into accessible messages for general audiences
  • Visual media skills including use of still and video camera; ability to develop video storyboards and basic editing to a professional standard
  • Some knowledge of graphic design and desktop
    publishing, including Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe or Corel suites
  • Experience in using social media channels and extending their reach
  • Experience of creating and editing digital media and publishing across a variety of platforms including but not limited to Storify, Prezi, Slideshare and YouTube
  • Familiarity with approaches for planning, executing, and monitoring social media strategies
  • Excellent existing network of media contacts at sub-regional level
  • Excellent verbal communication and ability to train and mentor
  • Demonstrated willingness to work as part of a team
  • Networking, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills coupled with resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgment
  • French language skills desirable

    How to Apply

    Interested candidates should send their resume by 15th December, 2017 to:

    The Human Resources Officer
    African Population and Health Research Center
    P.O. Box 10787 – 00100 GPO Nairobi


    For more information and job application details, see; African Population and Health Research Center Communications Officer Jobs Opportunities in Kenya

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