Communications Officer
Lutheran World Federation
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Kakuma
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Location: Kakuma,Turkana County,Kenya
1. Identification
LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.
A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.
Our partners in Kenya Somalia Program include: Lutheran Churches and their related agencies, The European Commission (ECHO), the US Government (BPRM), WFP, UNICEF and UNHCR with whom we are key implementing partners
2. Unit Summary:
Lutheran World Federation World Service Kenya Program is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position to be based in Kakuma.
Position: Communications Officer
3. Overall Purpose/Broad Function:
The purpose of the Communications Officer role is to ensure that LWF’s communications are effective, targeted and credible. The position will develop and implement strategies to raise LWF’s media profile, as well as the profile of issues related to refugees and the host community in Turkana West Sub County. The Communications Officer will work with relevant LWF sectors to develop strategies and create content to support LWF’s publicity objectives and strengthens LWF’s role as a trusted voice in refugee and host community matters. The incumbent will report directly to the Area Manager or his/her designate
4. Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Develop and maintain relationships with accredited journalists and media outlets.
· Implement and evaluate LWF’s Communication strategy in consultation with the Senior
Management.
· Monitor daily media and advice on reactive media opportunities.
· Develop and pitch proactive media opportunities in consultation with LWF senior
management.
· Write and distribute media releases with LWF communications.
· Lead production of LWF’s communication materials including an e-newsletter, Sector
Bulletins, brochures and promotional material.
· Lead and monitor implementation of a practical guide for all external and (where
appropriate) internal communications materials.
· Contribute to the development and delivery of communication strategies for events,
forums and policy submissions.
· Develop, implement and evaluate LWF’s social media strategy in consultation with MEAC
Unit.
· Develop online communication content and materials including video, audio etc.
· Provide monthly reports to the MEAC Unit.
· Actively protect children in every aspect of work and personal life, by preventing harm and porting child abuse.
5. Education/Professional Designations/Experience:
- A university degree or associate degree in communications, graphic design, social sciences, journalism, international relations or related field from an accredited/recognized institute./
- A minimum of three years’ experience working with an international nongovernmental organization, media outlets, photojournalism and videography.
- Have a certificate in communication techniques such as Photography, Videography and Graphic Design.
- Experience in online communications, including developing and implementing online strategies/content, social media pages and maintaining websites.
- Must possess a certificate of Good Conduct.
- Actively protect children in every aspect of work and personal life by preventing harm and reporting child abuse.
- have successfully undertaken the relevant TPD modules, at least one on EiE and INEE
- demonstrate ability to supervise, mentor and provide professional support to other teachers;
- have a valid Teaching Certificate;
6. Other Specific Skill Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good I.T. skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to prioritize and plan effectively.
- Awareness of different media agendas.
- Team orientation.
- Respect for diversity.
- Monitoring abilities.
- Versatility
- Relationship building skills.
- and gender issues in education
- High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
- Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
- Good analytical and problem solving skills.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
Disclosure: The LWF participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme developed by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response, which requires LWF to conduct reference checks with prior employers including questions about employee misconduct. By proceeding with this job application, you consent to LWF requesting a Statement of Conduct from previous employers. This Statement of Conduct is requested from previous employers for all candidates for employment and provided to all employers that request it from LWF.
The closing date for this application is 27th Februar 2023.
Contract Duration: Annual Fixed Term, with possibility of renewal.
Position is open to Kenya Nationals only.
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