Senior Communications Officer

2 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Center for International Health, Education, and Biosecurity (CIHEB) Kenya Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Ciheb-Kenya was registered on March 9th 2020, and is managed by Kenyans with extensive HIV experience including national policy and guideline development, planning and coordinating HIV response at the national and county level, as well as implementation of HIV services at the facility level.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Communication Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the development and implementation of effective communication strategies for Ciheb-Kenya projects including CONNECT, ENTRENCH, PACT Imara, TRACK, KENPHIA II, and providing cross cutting support for other Ciheb Communications needs. This role requires a dynamic and creative individual with experience in strategic communications, graphics design, media relations, and content creation to enhance the visibility and impact of Ciheb Kenya's programs.Qualifications:A bachelor's degree in strategic communications, media, communication or related field. Masters degree is a plus.Three years of experience in Communications, preferably in an international development or public health organization.Demonstrated experience in project management for communications.Excellent writing, editorial and project management skills.Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical/scientific language for the web and other audiences/platforms.Understand the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etcStrong communicator who works well independently and with a team.Superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is a requirement.Strong presentation skills and ability to do graphic layout and designs.Understanding of communications, public relations, and marketing best practices.Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts.Strong interpersonal and coordinative skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.If you meet the above qualification, kindly send your application that includes a cover letter and an updated CV including names of three professional referees to on or before 31st July 2024. Applicants are advised to include the title "Senior Communications Officer" on the subject line.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing and implementing effective communications strategies to guide implementation.Documenting Ciheb-Kenya programs through photos and videos.Conceiving, developing, and distributing online, print, and digital communications materials, including project briefs, fact sheets, publications, slide decks, infographics, and presentations.Researching, writing, and editing announcements and news articles to report ongoing and upcoming work and achievements.Creating and posting content to the website, developing social media posts, and managing social media content.Creating, managing, and distributing online communications through email and internal and external communications platforms.Developing media schedules for radio and tv content and ensure timely engagement and airing of the media content.Develop and implement a monitoring plan to monitor all media activities such as social media, print, audio, and TV.Assisting with the planning and execution of events.Cataloguing and managing creative assets, including photo libraries, publications, signage, event collateral, and other materials.Copy editing and proofreading materials for internal and external distribution.Ensure that all communications and marketing material align with brand standards.Maintain digital media archives, including photos and videos.Respond to media inquiries and perform media outreach to achieve brand placement in publications.Develop escalation protocols for managing communication crises, should they arise.Supporting Ciheb-Kenya teams with communications needs and requests.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Strategizing, Written communication, Verbal communication, Multimedia

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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