Communications Associate job at United Nations Development Programme

Vacancy title:
Communications Associate

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Social Services & Nonprofit ]

Jobs at:

United Nations Development Programme

Deadline of this Job:
27 January 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities
You will be expected to:

2. Repackage UNFPA Somalia publications in line with UNFPA graphic guidelines
3. Improve the design, branding and layout of IEC materials and facilitate the production of IEC material
4. Design and lay-out reports into advocacy key messages on stickers, fact sheets, policy briefs, booklets, newsletters, magazines, etc.
5. Design templates for new publications and products in line with UNFPA graphic guidelines and in close cooperation with the UNFPA Communications, Partnerships and Donor Relations Specialist
6. Improve and edit artworks, photos, charts and other graphic elements of UNFPA Somalia
7. Produce creative graphic and technical solutions for use by the media
8. Arrange and coordinate press conferences, and plan events.
9. Manage content for the office website and newsletters
10. Develop social media strategies and content creation
11. Keep up to date with the organization style guide as per regional and global standards
12. Work with key role-players to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the organization strategy and in support of various partner initiatives
13. Evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team.
14. Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database.
15. Collaborate with team members to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience
16. Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics
17. Research media coverage and trends.
18. Manage and Populate media bank (coordinate photography, videography and audio recording)

Knowledge and Experience:

1. Secondary School certificate holders should have at least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in media relations, journalism, communications, editing/publishing, Graphics Design or related fields.
2. Previous experience with a multilateral or international organisation is useful but not mandatory.
3. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge, and experience in handling web-based management systems.
4. Experience in internal communications including communication of key corporate messages.
5. Experience in managing the production of printed material, including brochures, and leaflets, briefing third-party designers/printers to ensure corporate brand and style is met.
6. Good facilitation and coordination skills demonstrated ability to work in an independent manner;
7. High sense of responsibility. Tact, discretion, initiative, and good judgment in dealing with staff members, partners, and other stakeholders.
8. Experience with popular social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube LinkedIn, etc
9. Knowledge in photography and/or videography skills, and experience in Adobe Creative Suite software is an asset;
10. Familiarity with Mailchimp and WordPress CMS is an asset.

Languages:
Fluency in English both written and spoken is required. Knowledge of any other official UN language is desirable


Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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Job Info
Job Category: Communications/ Public Relations jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 27 January 2023
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 12-01-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 12-01-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 19-01-2066
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