Communication Officer

1 month ago

Nairobi, Kenya World Health Organization Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our goal is to build a better, healthier future for people all over the world. Working through offices in more than 150 countries, WHO staff work side by side with governments and other partners to ensure the highest attainable level of health for all people.

JOB SUMMARY

Required QualificationsEducationEssential: University degree in Communication, Journalism and Public relations, Marketing, or other related disciplinesDesirable: Certificate in Graphic Design and Knowledge in social media applications.ExperienceEssential: Have at least two years 'experiencein Communications, Marketing, Journalism and or Public Relations.Desirable: Experience in UN or nongovernmental organizations. Experience working with the Ministry of Health and/or development partners.SkillsDemonstrated knowledge of WHO's mission and work in the country.Demonstrated experience in effectively using a variety of media channels and communication tools/platforms to communicate at a national level.Proven ability to quickly identify opportunities/channels for effective promotion of topics and dissemination of key messages at national level.Strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and reporting skills.Ability to make innovative proposals related to communication and the Organization's visibility with tact, discretion and diplomacyWHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationBuilding and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyondEnsuring the effective use of resourcesUse of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With excellent skills in communication, media relations and content production, and incollaboration with other clusters of the WHO Country Office, the WHO Regional Office for Africa, the Ministry of Health and collaborating partners, the communications officer will fulfil the following duties:Develop, implement and evaluate the WHO country office communications strategy and evaluate the country office annual plan for communication activities.In collaboration with WHO country office staff and regional office communications department, produce communication material and media tools, including written stories, photographs,video and other audio-visual and print material, for inclusion in country,regional and headquarters reports, websites, brochures and other communications products.Maintain WHO country office presence through regular posts and engagement on social media platforms and channels, including the web.Develop and provide the content for all such messages/posts and ensure theappropriate use of the WHO branding in all communications.Review the national media landscape.Develop close relations with press and media at national level.Propose and arrange press briefings, conferences, and other press visibility events.Conduct regular monitoringof media; produce summary for WR and respond to local and international media enquiries.Provide external communications support to the WR'shigh-level political advocacy, including country visits, conferences, meetings and other events.Provide editorial support to produce country office publications, including annual and quarterly reports, as required.Conduct regular communications training and/or briefings for WHO staff members and provide information and communication support onmajor public health interventions and events.Represent WHO's communications function with other stakeholders, including Ministry of Health, UN agencies other health partners.Perform other related responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor/s.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Internal communication, Public Relations, Digital content development and editing (social media, blogs, etc.), Communication, Corporate communications

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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