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Communications Officer
Salary Grade: 5/6
Department: Uwezo (Learning and Communications)
Reports to: Uwezo Country Coordinator
Start: As soon as possible
Twaweza, a dynamic East Africa wide organization, is looking for a competent, effective and energetic
Kenya Communications Officer
Overall Responsibility:
You will steer effective and interactive communication of Uwezo, across different mediums, as well as
You will ensure that effective communication flows to and with the different partners throughout the year.
You will encourage a knowledge atmosphere; you will plan for and ensure that learning sessions take place; ensure proper documentation.
You will ensure that annual communication plans are developed; communication is monitored.
You will adhere to and uphold Uwezo Communication standards; develop and foster high standards of publications and other communication.
Specific Responsibilities
Ensure effective communications across different media and formats in adherence to the Uwezo Communication Standards;
Ensure that annual planning takes place; planners and detailed calendars developed and communication monitored;
Manage the webpage of your country program; as Country Content Officer ensure regular posting of information; Ensure page is up to date, accurate, compelling;
Write and produce high quality communication materials, and effectively communicate these across key audiences; while ensuring that they conform to Uwezo standards and promote the image and objectives of the initiative;
Edit materials (papers, briefs, power point presentations, etc) in English and Kiswahili;
Learn, develop, coordinate and maintain an effective social media presence for Uwezo Kenya, including through blogs, facebook, twitter and other means as appropriate;
Monitor Uwezo Kenya in the media; analyse emerging trends to learn, inform planning;
Communicate clearly and in a timely fashion with external audiences, face-to-face, through email and telephone; conferences where appropriate, and other forms;
Develop and maintain good links with the media; organise media events, including the Launch of Uwezo Kenya, press conferences and other engagements with the media;
Manage knowledge documentation; support documentation and publication of work and lessons; ensure regular learning sessions occur;
Manage the Communication department of the Country office; ensure that set targets are met as per the approved plans and budgets.
General Responsibilities
Conduct occasional research and writing assignments on Uwezo in diverse ways supportive to program goals, including internal learning, policy debates, opinion articles; 2. Participate in the Uwezo processes (training, assessment);
Undertake the activities above in line with the associated budgets and with work plans, in ways that are consistent with Twaweza policies;
Prepare and submit quality and timely plans, budgets and reports ;
Keep abreast of new ideas and materials in the area of organizational learning, M&E and communications ;
Participate in meetings and sessions and sessions as needed;
Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by your manager or the Head of Twaweza
Education, skills and experience
Experience in development and/or communications work;
A university degree in a relevant field, preferably a masters degree;
Good understanding of educational trends in your country;
At least three years’ relevant working experience, specifically in learning/communications;
Excellent writing and communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; an eye for detail;
Strong analytical and organizational skills;
Computer proficiency including web-based applications;
Flair for working with visual materials; a powerful creative eye;
Keen understanding of traditional media, social media and uses of new technologies for communication in East African context;
Ability to be on top of issues and deliver quality on time;
Changes and Amendments:
This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with the employee and the supervisor.
Application process:
To apply for this position, please submit your CV (max 4 pages) to jobs@twaweza.org including a cover letter explaining your interests/motivations to work for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your written work and names of 3 referees, in MS Word or PDF file.
In the subject of your email write your name and the position you are applying for.
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