Mercy Corps Yes Youth Can Initiative Digital Organizer & Content Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya
Mercy Corps was awarded a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast.
This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (18-35yrs) to strengthen their socio-
economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.
The program will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.
Mercy Corps is seeking to recruit a Digital Organizer & Content Manager reporting to the Senior Communications Manager.
The position will be based in Nairobi.
General Position Summary
This person will report to the Senior Communications Manager and be stationed primarily in Nairobi. They will expand NYBA’s online presence, interacting directly with each of the departments to execute the communications & messaging plan for the month prepared by the Senior Communications Manager.
They will work directly with the Graphic Designer to prepare info-graphics on the project for public consumption.
This person must also have an intense appreciation for the science of messaging, not just be a youthful internet face.
In this vein, the Digital Organizer will be responsible for crafting the communications for the advocacy efforts of the NYBA and Think Tank.
Understanding tactics of persuasion in communications is key in this regard as well as community organizing in a digital medium.
The job-holder will need to have a firm understanding of the Kenyan political and social context and be conversant in issue advocacy communications as well as community organizing practices and the principles of ‘earned media’.
Essential Job Functions
Contribute in the development of a Communication strategy and work plan that includes media strategy covering overall program messaging.
Draft press releases and responding to media enquiries.
Produce issues-based print stories, photos, videos, blogs, etc that communicate YYC!N results.
Taking minutes during status meetings and daily rapid meetings.
Manage video production and editing of in-house videos and uploading them on Mercy Corps website.
Contribute to the development of printed communication materials, including editing images/photos and layout and ensure they are captioned.
Lead in updating PFF profiles on social networks (Facebook, YouTube) with information about project activities and events.
Lead in the organization and updating of photo library and creation of video library
Compiling monthly Public and media relations activity reports
Provide editorial support to colleagues for reports, case studies, articles, and presentations;
Provide ongoing technical support and advice to Mercy Corps local partners.
Works with the respective managers to release policy briefs to relevant news outlets.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in media studies.
Five years of related work experience in communications for development set up
Good experience in the use of social media and digital technology at large
Excellent knowledge of Kenya politics and governance policies
Creative and highly articulate in the use of media to further organizational and social goals.
Able to train others on media issues.
Experience influencing public policy
Demonstrated experience and skill in information analysis and producing comprehensive and high quality reports, stories, and documentaries.
Familiarity with and a supportive attitude towards increasing youth voice in policy making via social media.
Good knowledge of project management coupled with strong organizational skills
Ability to leverage ICT for programming success.
Excellent oral and written English skills.
Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit to a field posting.
Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above minimum requirements should submit an application including a cover letter, detailed CV listing three professional references (including your current/latest supervisor), and expected remuneration by 4.00p.m. Thursday, 2nd May, 2013 to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org.
Your email should bear the title: “DIGITAL ORGANIZER & CONTENT MANAGER” on the subject line.
Applications without this subject heading will not be processed.
Please do not attach any certificates.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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