Senior Officer Communication & Advocacy

Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:

Job Title: Senior Officer – Advocacy and Communication

Reports to: Senior Manager-Governance and Advocacy

Job Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to the field in Nairobi’s informal settlements, Marsabit and Kisumu

Contract Details:

One (1) Year Fixed Term Contract

Monthly Salary Kes 105,699

Medical Cover (1 Principal + 2 Dependants)

Life Assurance Cover

Personal Accident Cover

Job Summary:

To increasing Concern Kenya’s influence, visibility and public engagement by telling the story of our work in a way that is inspiring timely and relevant and engaging various audiences- our communities, staff, partners, government, donors and supporters encouraging them to take action and increase their support.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Advocacy

· In collaboration with programme sectors, guide and technically direct campaigning and public engagement.

· Following the lead of the Senior Manager-Governance and Advocacy, guide programmes and provide technical oversight for the undertaking of advocacy studies (baseline or otherwise) led by programme sectors.

· Provide direction to programmes on the content and development of policy briefs.

· Participate in lobbying and negotiation led by Senior Manager-Governance and Advocacy and programme sectors.

· Independently act on those tasks assigned in the advocacy implementation plan for each programme sector.

· Provide technical input to the Governance project as agreed with Senior Manager-Governance and Advocacy

· Always build capacity of programme staff to lead on advocacy initiatives and tasks – never ‘replace’ the programme staff person.

Communication

· Act as custodian of Concern Kenya’s communication strategy; track progress, review actions, identify new opportunities

· Develop annual implementation plan for communication and lead its roll out regularly updating priorities and key work-streams, in line with progress

· Oversee the design and regular updating of Concern Kenya programme briefs for the purposes of resource mobilization.

· Maintain an updated listing of media contacts in Concern’s areas of operation (radio, television, photography, video, print)

· Manage all external communication (visits, events) with a lens of quality oversight

· Improve Concern Kenya’s digital and multimedia storytelling which includes regular social media engagement ,taking over Concern Kenya CD Tweeting among others

Branding

· Technical expert on all Concern Kenya’s donor branding requirements

· Provide technical direction to Programme Coordinators/Managers on donor branding requirements

· Build capacity of Programme teams on donor branding requirements

Programme Documentation

· Responsible for all office publications (manuals, studies, promotion etc.) ensuring distributions lists are provided

· Maintain and regularly update the partner website ensuring capacity on its use is built among staff and partners

· Timely monthly and quarterly reporting on Concern’s communication results

Responding to Emergencies:

· Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary

· Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies

Programme Participant Protection Policy

· To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

Job Specification:

· A Degree in Communication, Journalism or other relevant field

· Three (3) years’ experience developing and implementing communication strategies and relevant experience in advocacy in the humanitarian/development sector. Demonstrable experience working with local and international media, blogging and social media engagement and resource mobilization.

· Good understanding of programme cycle management and application of advocacy strategies to promote positive development outcomes.

· Excellent communication & interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.

· Excellent professional writing and editing and photography skills.

· Excellent networking, coordination, analytical and problem solving skills

· Proven competency in the use of computer applications

· Proficient in Computer applications

· Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Fluency in local language and hails from the community.

Disclaimer Clause:

This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised from time to time.

How to apply:

Interested candidates, who meet the requirements, should send their CV and cover letter to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘**Senior** Officer Advocacy and Communication’. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 30th April 2017.

Each application should include three (3) referees who can validate technical expertise.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.