Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 07, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
ChildFund protects children’s well-being by strengthening relationships among children, parents, community members, local organizations, teachers and schools, governments and others. Together, we improve children’s lives - at every age, from infancy to young adulthood - with better nutrition, health, safety, education and skills so it’s possible for them to dream, achieve their potential and contribute to their communities.
Summary
Responsible for management of the Country Office communications strategy that positions and showcases a coherent message on the organization’s core intent, the country’s programs and advocacy initiatives, and enhances visibility and brand recognition. Position supports both external and internal communications. .

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Country Office Communications Strategy
• Implement a comprehensive in-country communication strategy that profiles the impact of ChildFund’s work, using written and visual storytelling.
• Develop, implement and maintain an in-country online communication presence using the web and social networks.
• Lead new approaches to creating and distributing multi-media content related to ChildFund in country.
Content Creation and Management
• Create and deliver content – stories, photos, video, quotes, and other information – that help the organization build and nurture relationships with donors and the general public, globally. Proactively share stories and visual assets with the International Office and Alliance partners. Provide high-quality English translations of all story material.
• Storyteller – visual and written. In accordance with the global content calendar, collect stories, photos and video about children and their experiences of the sponsorship relationship and ChildFund’s programs, to show impact and build donor trust as well as engagement.
• Write, edit, and oversee the production of publications such as newsletters, annual report, brochures, policy planning reports, etc.
• Coach local partner staff on capturing and sharing stories, photos and videos about children and their experiences of the sponsorship relationship and ChildFund’s programs.
• Ensure that all content deliverables comply with branding guidelines, child safeguarding standards and other controls of the organization.
• Support Program, Business Development and Advocacy teams in creation of collaterals and other published material. Ensure global awareness and access to final materials.
• Keep the International Office content contact apprised of Country Office initiatives, successes, events, holidays and other items of potential relevance to global communications, both internal and external.
• Manage rapid collection of child-focused quotes, stories, photo and video in the immediate aftermath of emergencies.
• Knowledge Management & Learning Support: Develop and/or ensure your teams develop learning and knowledge products that meet standards and enable organization-wide learning and sharing by documenting approaches, project and program designs and lessons, case studies and other knowledge products.

Job Skills: Not Specified

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
• 5+ years of demonstrated work experience in journalism, marketing, public relations, media campaigns, and nonprofit communication or related area.
• Clear grasp of communications strategies and creativity in applying them to raise awareness of ChildFund’ s activities and achievements.
• Extensive event organization and promotion experience.
• Strong experience with website development and content management systems. Ability to express technical concepts in clear, simple language for diverse audiences, including the general public.
• Proficiency in use of social networking and new media tools.
• Analytical skills with knowledge and good understanding of global and national development issues.
• Proven extensive contact with editors and journalists from in-country media.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent communications skills, written and oral; English required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word and Outlook, as well as desktop and web-based publishing, photo and video editing tools.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or higher required in Public Relations/Journalism/Corporate Communications/Marketing Relations or related field.
• Equivalent relevant work experience maybe acceptable in lieu of degree.

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications to KenyaHR@childfund.org to reach us not later than Friday, 15th May 2020 to;
Human Resources Director
ChildFund Kenya
P.O. Box 14038-00800,
Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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