Communications Officer – Climate Asset Management (Restore Africa Programme) at World Vision Kenya

Job Description

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Development: Production of Communications resources for Restore Africa

Produce high quality (web-based, electronic, print, photo and video) content for effective Global Evergreening Alliance and public engagement. Compelling child focused, and issues-oriented fundraising, advocacy and publicity materials Produce content that engages broad audiences and enables supporter transformation, staff engagement, and advocacy and revenue generation. Develop and maintain media contacts and pitch Restore Africa content and position Restore Africa in influential media outlets in the national and global levels. Produce for Partnership communications and marketing for Environment and Climate Action related issues. Prepare written project Information Education and Communication materials and other communications products for Restore Africa, World Vision Australia and Government of Kenya. Develop and publish digital content on Restore Africa across World Vision Kenya digital platforms Identify story concepts, host and accompany donors, support offices on VIP visits Contribute articles, stories, blog and any other information on Restore Africa on to the integrated WV Kenya website

P lanning and Capacity Building

Provide communications advice including crafting of relevant messages and use of the right media Create relationships and connections utilizing various channels for information sharing, learning, influence to help shape and advance the communications agenda Develop strategic solutions to given communications challenges. Conceptualization of video productions with National Office -based Videographer; Facilitate training on communications for development skills for Restore Africa Staff and Consortium members. Train and position approved media spokespersons to respond to media inquiries and achieve positive coverage for Restore Africa and World Vision Kenya. Support the Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) team by producing communication resources/materials for marketing of Restore Africa

Learning, Documentation and Q u ality  Assurance

Document successful stories/case studies and best practices, and share these during learning/knowledge management events In consultation with Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning and coordination with World Vision Kenya Program Director organize learning and knowledge sharing events Review project publications and external marketing engagement materials for alignment to World Vision International quality and brand. Ensure compliance to the Code of Engagement, maximizing positive impact for all stake holders Provide timely and quality project reports as required

Ot h ers

Lead and participate in daily devotions and other organizational meetings as required and Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism or other relevant training from a recognized university; Minimum four year’s professional experience in communications, journalism or public relations Experience in writing/communication of Natural Resource Management / Environment and Climate Change (ECC) and other Livelihoods & Resilience Initiatives will be preferred. Must be a self-starter with proven analytical, problem solving skills and ability to work with minimum supervision; Thorough knowledge of the communication and media industry with strong media links; Proven experience in social media engagement. Ability to achieve results working in a multi-cultural organization, including leveraging differences and addressing diversity issues for improved team effectiveness; Demonstrate creativity and embrace innovation in the work environment to improve and evolve processes Should be a team player; Excellent oral and writing skills; ability to convey complex information in a straightforward, interesting and motivating manner; Must have good photography skills; Competent in new digital platforms and devices and traditional office applications (Word, Power point and excel); Possess excellent knowledge of the Humanitarian Development Field.