Plan International NGO Careers Opportunities in Kenya
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.
And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Plan International NGO Communications Assistant Careers Opportunities in Kenya
Accountabilities
Based in Nairobi at the Kenya Country Office (KCO) and supporting all Programme Units (PUs) and projects, the Communications Assistant will be expected to assist in:
Interview and photograph project beneficiaries to produce case studies on our achievements and provide editorial content for Internal and External audiences;
Work with selected service providers to produce documentaries for different projects;
Assist in managing selected vendors to maintain style and brand guidelines and ensure products produced meet the desired quality;
Conceptualize, post and administer content on different social media platforms. This includes use of analytical tools to drive social media engagement;
Establish calendar driven plans for events around celebrated days/campaigns;
Support message development, packaging and dissemination of reports and all other Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials;
Support in events management and coordination.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
University Degree in Communications - Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
1-2 years’ experience in the communications field preferably in the development circles.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Adobe suite/ Microsoft Publisher)
Desktop Publishing
Photography and Interviewing skills
Branding experience
Content Management of website and social media
Basic videography skills
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 30th June, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International NGO Communications Assistant Careers Opportunities in Kenya
Plan International NGO Regional Communications & Media Manager Careers Opportunities in Kenya
Accountabilities
Strategic planning and delivery
Develop, deliver and monitor a relevant and up-to-date Regional Influencing Strategy for the RESA Regional Office, taking into account the Pan-African Office strategy as well as global and emerging regional programme and campaign priorities.
Plan RESA’s regional strategy contributes to the Global Strategy and adds value to country operations, regional and global programmes, advocacy and campaign work, fundraising, and public relations plans and initiatives. Its implementation is monitored and progress against this is documented and shared
Support the development of sound country level strategies and plans which efficiently profile the importance of Plan’s programme and influencing priorities
Provide high quality support to the attainment of Plans Global initiatives, campaign goals and results.
Ensuring Network Leadership, Strategic Partnerships and Movement building
Establish and maintain regional strategic partnerships and networks with like-minded Civil Society Organizations, peer agencies, private sector companies which have a regional or sub-regional reach and agenda
Indicators of success will include:
A vibrant and well utilised movement across RESA to promote children’s rights and equality for girls.
Emerging civil society organizations and youth-led movements and initiatives receive attention to develop and project their agendas, as well as organizational development for their continuous improvement.
Joint ventures have been established to realize initiatives and events that influence the (sub-)regional agendas of decision-making bodies to focus on child rights and gender equality.
Joint efforts have been undertaken with like-minded organizations to raise funds and other resources for the (sub-regional) influencing agenda.
Enhancing Organisational visibility and profile
Promote and actively communicate the quality and reach of
Plan’s program and influencing work for children’s rights within and beyond the RESA region and within a wide African audience.
Indicators will include:
Regional, and international media report positively and regularly about Plan’s work in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Representatives and correspondents of regional and global media houses are contacted and visited on a regular basis in order to establish good relationships and launch joint initiatives to produce content for their and our use.
Close collaboration and a shared agenda is in place between the communications and programme teams to ensure quality reporting and information sharing about our work.
Plan RESA’s website is regularly updated with high quality articles and social media is being used effectively and innovatively to engage and connect public audiences with our strategy & campaign goals.
There is a fruitful collaboration and mutual support between RESA and communication staff from National Organisations (NOs), International Headquarters (IH), the Pan-African Office and other Regional Offices (ROs)
During red level emergencies, communications support is being provided to Country Offices and coordinated with the global level.
Plan’s Global Identity and communication guidelines are consistently applied and respected
Influencing the agenda of critical (sub-regional) institutions and authorities
Shape debates, agendas and decisions of regional and sub-regional bodies, authorities and inter-governmental institutions by championing and promoting a focus on children’s rights and gender equality and providing spaces for youth participation.
Indicators will include:
Plan will participate in selected key events around the region, prioritized by a joint agenda established together with the Pan-African Office and the West and Central African Regional Office.
Plan will initiate and commission research initiatives based on our program and influencing work in countries in order to provide information and argumentation for advocacy purposes.
Plan will participate in the development, assessment and comment on policy papers and thematic initiatives within sub-regional authorities, such as the South-African Development Community, the East-African Community and others.
Plan will provide inputs and collaborate with global initiatives led by the Global Influencing and Partnerships department or other Liaison Offices.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
In-depth knowledge of current issues and trends, in both the development and humanitarian sectors in the region of Eastern and Southern Africa and beyond.
Masters level required in one of the following fields: national and international law, communication and Public Relations, international development and political sciences
Demonstrated working knowledge of regional stakeholders and actors, such as national Governments, inter-governmental institutions, civil society and UN agencies, media and journalists
Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience of working as a manager with supervisory capacity and budget responsibility
Excellent understanding of child rights and gender equality as pre-conditions and ingredients for sustainable development.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 30th June, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International NGO Regional Communications & Media Manager Careers Opportunities in Kenya
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