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Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.
We are looking for a committed and dynamic individual to take up the following position:
POSITION: COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
LOCATION: NAIROBI, KENYA
Program / Department Summary: Mercy Corps is leading a consortium of Kenyan and international partners for a 5-year Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Turkana and Samburu Counties.
Through a phased approach that emphasizes evidence gap analysis, as well as partnership, learning, and co-creation with government, civil society, communities, and the private sector, this program aims to drive sustained reductions in acute malnutrition in both counties.
The program requires a robust county-centered design with government leadership, active engagement from communities, the private sector, and civil society. Together we will sustainably reduce persistent acute malnutrition for vulnerable populations in Turkana and Samburu counties.
General Position Summary: The Communications Specialist oversees the production and dissemination of a broad range of communications for the NAWIRI Program. S/he also supports program reporting and communications to County Government Media, USAID, and other institutional stakeholders.
The successful candidate will fill a critical gap in improving internal and external communications through such activities as responding to information requests, writing success stories, and producing a monthly newsletter.
Essential Job Responsibilities
STRATEGY & VISION
- In coordination with the Chief of Party, develop and implement a NAWIRI communications and media engagement strategy inclausive of enhancing internal communication structures and streams.
- Contribute to the analysis of topics and events relevant to Mercy Corps’ work on NAWIRI.
- Serve as the primary point person for all communications related queries related to the Mercy Corps/USAID NAWIRI brand.
INTERNAL & PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
- Serve as the primary point person for media queries for Mercy Corps NAWIRI in coordination with the Chief of Party and the Regional Communications Advisor.
- Identify media trends that could constitute an opportunity for Mercy Corps NAWIRI team.
- Attend internal and external communication and media meetings and events.
- Provide support and guidance to ensure project and donor communications obligations are met.
- Act as the lead brand manager, maintaining standards across materials, events, and other media
- Support research & learning findings as well as program impact through the creation of summaries and fact-sheets for both internal and external dissemination.
- Provide technical and supervisory oversight to the development of protection-oriented digital and print communications (informational brochures, social media content, etc.)
- Draft final program reports
- Initiate and/or support the production of communication and media materials for NAWIRI, including talking points, news releases, and contributed pieces.
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in media and communications, journalism, social studies or relevant field. Masters preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in coordinating and producing written and audiovisual content for donor engagement, public advocacy, media and community relations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report development, writing and editing.
- Experience coordinating internal and external communications
- Experience with Adobe’s design suite a plus.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven experience in international development communications.
- Experience with representation and liaison with donors and peer organizations.
- Ability to deliver high quality products with short deadlines.
For the detailed Position Description and application procedure, please visit the following link: https://bit.ly/380HzDk
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