Overview of the Job Description
The
Senior Communication Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the
development and implementation of effective communication strategies for
Ciheb-Kenya projects including CONNECT, ENTRENCH, PACT Imara, TRACK, KENPHIA
II, and providing cross cutting support for other Ciheb Communications needs.
This role requires a dynamic and creative individual with experience in
strategic communications, graphics design, media relations, and content
creation to enhance the visibility and impact of Ciheb Kenya’s programs.
Primary
Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing effective communications
strategies to guide implementation.
- Documenting Ciheb-Kenya programs through photos and videos.
- Conceiving, developing, and distributing online, print, and
digital communications materials, including project briefs, fact sheets,
publications, slide decks, infographics, and presentations.
- Researching, writing, and editing announcements and news
articles to report ongoing and upcoming work and achievements.
- Creating and posting content to the website, developing social
media posts, and managing social media content.
- Creating, managing, and distributing online communications
through email and internal and external communications platforms.
- Developing media schedules for radio and tv content and ensure
timely engagement and airing of the media content.
- Develop and implement a monitoring plan to monitor all media
activities such as social media, print, audio, and TV.
- Assisting with the planning and execution of events.
- Cataloguing and managing creative assets, including photo
libraries, publications, signage, event collateral, and other materials.
- Copy editing and proofreading materials for internal and
external distribution.
- Ensure that all communications and marketing material align
with brand standards.
- Maintain digital media archives, including photos and videos.
- Respond to media inquiries and perform media outreach to
achieve brand placement in publications.
- Develop escalation protocols for managing communication
crises, should they arise.
- Supporting Ciheb-Kenya teams with communications needs and
requests.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in strategic communications, media,
communication or related field. Masters degree is a plus.
- Three years of experience in Communications, preferably in an
international development or public health organization.
- Demonstrated experience in project management for
communications.
- Excellent writing, editorial and project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex
technical/scientific language for the web and other audiences/platforms.
- Understand the best practices of main social media channels
including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc
- Strong communicator who works well independently and with a
team.
- Superior time management skills and the ability to juggle
multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is a
requirement.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to do graphic layout
and designs.
- Understanding of communications, public relations, and
marketing best practices.
- Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve
communication efforts.
- Strong interpersonal and coordinative skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
How
To Apply
If
you meet the above qualification, kindly send your application that includes a
cover letter and an updated CV including names of three professional referees
to CIHEBKENYA_Recruitment@cihebkenya.org on or before 31st July 2024. Applicants
are advised to include the title “Senior Communications Officer” on the subject
line.
