Advocacy and Communications Advisor

1 month ago

Nairobi, Kenya Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO) Full time

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is an international development charity[1] with a vision for a "world without poverty" and a mission to "bring people together to fight poverty". VSO recruits professionals to work as volunteers, living and working alongside local populations in developing countries.

Role Overview Summary

The National volunteer will provide support and Support evidence-based research and advocacy for the existing legal and policy frameworks both at the County and National level while providing evidence-based recommendations for effective implementation of SRHR in Kenya.
Make advocacy spaces more accessible to, and inclusive of, diverse youth and use communications as a means for enhancing our advocacy work and create innovative approaches to growing our communications work.

Ideal Applicant Summary

Education

Completed study in social sciences, advocacy, communications, public relations, or related field.

Experiences

Significant and relevant experience in the field of communication in multi-cultural environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skill
Skills on designing graphics and visuals for communication material.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, publishing, and graphic design tools
Proven ability of communicating at various levels.
Good written and spoken English and Swahili language skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member with minimal supervision.
Evidence of effective problem solving and organizational skills.
Evidence of professionalism and high integrity.
Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance.
Ability to be open minded and respectful.
Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations.
Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships.
Ability to seek and share knowledge and ability to also capture communication depending on audience and content of the message.

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together.
Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your
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