International Planned Parenthood Federation Youth Communications and Advocacy Associate Jobs in Kenya

International Planned Parenthood Federation Youth Communications and Advocacy Associate Jobs in Kenya


The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF); is a global sexual and reproductive health (SRH) service provider and one of the leading advocates for universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. IPPF is a worldwide movement of 120 national organizations, referred to as Member Associations, working with and for communities and individuals.


Deliverables:

Communication**:**

Drafting media statements, success stories, case studies, preparing communication messaging about the SHIFTS Project and the work of the partners, preparing external communications papers and internal bulletins, editing and publishing information about the SHIFTS’ Project and supporting MAs with their public information to increase their visibility.

Make sure that the Branding Guidelines of the Project are well understood and implemented by the partners/MAs and by the SHIFTS team in all the communications.

Make sure the MAs regularly collect communication material, such as photos, videos, written articles, blog stories, case studies, and support them when needed in doing so.

Archive all the SHIFTS Project-related communication material.

Regularly conceive and prepare communications for the ARO website and for social media on the progress and successes of the SHIFTS Project and the MAs’ work. This will involve copywriting and social media visual production taking into account SHIFTS branding.

Communicate closely with all stakeholders to identify story ideas and other communication products such as social media content.

Contribute to the conception and implementation communication campaigns around the project.

Advocacy:

Knowledge and/or interest in working with social movement or activist platforms, alliance building and community organising.

Ability to convert communication products into advocacy tools.

Willingness to support NGOs or grassroots movements to drive change at national level, including an understanding of the challenges and capacity building needs of national organisations working in service provision and national advocacy desirable.

Understanding and continuous learning of Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights & Justice (SRHRJ), LGBTQI+ issues, social movements and anti-SRHR opposition including in highly hostile contexts is an advantage.

Knowledge and/or interest in developing

diverse strategies and tactics to bring about social, cultural, political and legal change in a low or middle-income country.

The postholder may also be required to undertake additional responsibilities, as needed, to support the overall objectives and work of the team.


Expertise:

Recently graduated with a degree (bachelor’s or masters) in the communication and/or advocacy field, and with interest and ideally some experience in content developing and writing, media, social media, social media campaigns, etc.

Interest and good skills in taking photos and making simple videos and creating visuals for social media to support the projects’ storytelling.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French or Portuguese would be an advantage.

Some knowledge or experience in web development and content production is an advantage.

Detail oriented and thorough, with an ability to self-motivate and produce high-quality work.

Experience in and/or willingness to learn and adapt work to online/virtual platforms keeping accessibility needs in mind.

Committed to ongoing professional learning.

Have excellent analytical skills, fair judgment, and a proactive, energetic approach to problem solving.

Team player and comfortable with working with a wide range of multilingual and multicultural teams.

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence and negotiate.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent time management skills able to meet tight deadlines.

Excellent IT skills.


How to Apply

Interested individuals should fill the application form attached below and submit a 1-page cover letter to: hroffice@ippf.org with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email


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