Senior Officer – Communication and Advocacy at Concern Worldwide 129 views4 applications


Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:

Job Title: Senior Officer – Advocacy and Communication

Reports to: Senior Manager-Governance and Advocacy

Job Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to the field in Nairobi’s informal settlements, Marsabit and Kisumu

Contract Details:

One (1) Year Fixed Term Contract

Monthly Salary Kes 105,699

Medical Cover (1 Principal + 2 Dependants)

Life Assurance Cover

Personal Accident Cover

Job Summary:

To increasing Concern Kenya’s influence, visibility and public engagement by telling the story of our work in a way that is inspiring timely and relevant and engaging various audiences- our communities, staff, partners, government, donors and supporters encouraging them to take action and increase their support.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Advocacy

  • In collaboration with programme sectors, guide and technically direct campaigning and public engagement.
  • Following the lead of the Senior Manager-Governance and Advocacy, guide programmes and provide technical oversight for the undertaking of advocacy studies (baseline or otherwise) led by programme sectors.
  • Provide direction to programmes on the content and development of policy briefs.
  • Participate in lobbying and negotiation led by Senior Manager-Governance and Advocacy and programme sectors.
  • Independently act on those tasks assigned in the advocacy implementation plan for each programme sector.
  • Provide technical input to the Governance project as agreed with Senior Manager-Governance and Advocacy
  • Always build capacity of programme staff to lead on advocacy initiatives and tasks – never ‘replace’ the programme staff person.

Communication

  • Act as custodian of Concern Kenya’s communication strategy; track progress, review actions, identify new opportunities
  • Develop annual implementation plan for communication and lead its roll out regularly updating priorities and key work-streams, in line with progress
  • Oversee the design and regular updating of Concern Kenya programme briefs for the purposes of resource mobilization.
  • Maintain an updated listing of media contacts in Concern’s areas of operation (radio, television, photography, video, print)
  • Manage all external communication (visits, events) with a lens of quality oversight
  • Improve Concern Kenya’s digital and multimedia storytelling which includes regular social media engagement ,taking over Concern Kenya CD Tweeting among others

Branding

  • Technical expert on all Concern Kenya’s donor branding requirements
  • Provide technical direction to Programme Coordinators/Managers on donor branding requirements
  • Build capacity of Programme teams on donor branding requirements

Programme Documentation

  • Responsible for all office publications (manuals, studies, promotion etc.) ensuring distributions lists are provided
  • Maintain and regularly update the partner website ensuring capacity on its use is built among staff and partners
  • Timely monthly and quarterly reporting on Concern’s communication results

Responding to Emergencies:

  • Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
  • Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies

Programme Participant Protection Policy

  • To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

Job Specification:

  • A Degree in Communication, Journalism or other relevant field
  • Three (3) years’ experience developing and implementing communication strategies and relevant experience in advocacy in the humanitarian/development sector. Demonstrable experience working with local and international media, blogging and social media engagement and resource mobilization.
  • Good understanding of programme cycle management and application of advocacy strategies to promote positive development outcomes.
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
  • Excellent professional writing and editing and photography skills.
  • Excellent networking, coordination, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Proven competency in the use of computer applications
  • Proficient in Computer applications
  • Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Fluency in local language and hails from the community.

Disclaimer Clause:

This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised from time to time.

How to apply:

Interested candidates, who meet the requirements, should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject of the email as ‘Senior Officer Advocacy and Communication’. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 30th April 2017.

Each application should include three (3) referees who can validate technical expertise.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Concern has a Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct which has been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants, especially beneficiaries, from abuse and exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, partner organisations, and anyone engaged by Concern or visiting our programmes, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context all Concern staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct of their work in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.

Any candidate offered a job with Concern will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Code of Conduct candidates demonstrate they have understood its content and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of this document.

Any breach of the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct by employees of Concern during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, dismissal.

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

‘Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.

CONCERN WORLDWIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT CHARGE FOR ANY KIND OF RECRUITMENT

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Concern Worldwide works with the world's poorest people to transform their lives.

We are an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering in the world’s poorest countries.

We work in partnership with the very poorest people in these countries, directly enabling them to improve their lives, as well as using our knowledge and experience to influence decisions made at a local, national and international level that can significantly reduce extreme poverty. In 2015, we positively impacted the lives of 22.5 million people.

For more than 45 years, Concern has been dedicated to reducing suffering and fighting hunger and poverty. Today, Concern’s work is needed more than ever.

concern40th_john_oloughlin_kennedy_president_mcaleese_058.jpg

John and Kay O'Loughlin with President Mary McAleese on the 40th anniversary of Concern's foundation.

Concern was founded by John and Kay O’Loughlin-Kennedy in 1968, as a response to the famine in the Nigerian province of Biafra. The famine was largely precipitated by the conflict that followed Biafra’s attempt to secede from Nigeria.

John’s brother, Father Raymond Kennedy, a Holy Ghost Priest, had returned to Ireland from Nigeria with news about the plight of people in Biafra where widespread famine was becoming a reality due to the Nigerian blockade of food, medicines, fuel and basic necessities.

John, Kay and Raymond held a press conference in the Shelbourne Hotel to raise awareness and funds. This allowed them send the first ‘mercy flight’ to Biafra.

But much more was needed,  some weeks later a larger meeting was called in the home of John and Kay, Africa Concern was formed and the fundraising continued.

Send One Ship

Africa Concern with the Knights of Columbanus launched an appeal in June 1968 for the famine in Biafra with the slogan "Send One Ship".

Becoming Concern

On 29 September, a 600 tonne ship named the Columcille arrived at Sao Tome, a Portuguese island off the coast of Biafra, filled with vital supplies of powdered food, medicines, and batteries. In 1970, a huge cyclone hit East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and the public were asked to respond. Africa Concern simply became Concern.

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0 USD Nairobi CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Concern Worldwide

Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:

Job Title: Senior Officer - Advocacy and Communication

Reports to: Senior Manager-Governance and Advocacy

Job Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to the field in Nairobi’s informal settlements, Marsabit and Kisumu

Contract Details:

One (1) Year Fixed Term Contract

Monthly Salary Kes 105,699

Medical Cover (1 Principal + 2 Dependants)

Life Assurance Cover

Personal Accident Cover

Job Summary:

To increasing Concern Kenya’s influence, visibility and public engagement by telling the story of our work in a way that is inspiring timely and relevant and engaging various audiences- our communities, staff, partners, government, donors and supporters encouraging them to take action and increase their support.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Advocacy

  • In collaboration with programme sectors, guide and technically direct campaigning and public engagement.
  • Following the lead of the Senior Manager-Governance and Advocacy, guide programmes and provide technical oversight for the undertaking of advocacy studies (baseline or otherwise) led by programme sectors.
  • Provide direction to programmes on the content and development of policy briefs.
  • Participate in lobbying and negotiation led by Senior Manager-Governance and Advocacy and programme sectors.
  • Independently act on those tasks assigned in the advocacy implementation plan for each programme sector.
  • Provide technical input to the Governance project as agreed with Senior Manager-Governance and Advocacy
  • Always build capacity of programme staff to lead on advocacy initiatives and tasks – never ‘replace’ the programme staff person.

Communication

  • Act as custodian of Concern Kenya’s communication strategy; track progress, review actions, identify new opportunities
  • Develop annual implementation plan for communication and lead its roll out regularly updating priorities and key work-streams, in line with progress
  • Oversee the design and regular updating of Concern Kenya programme briefs for the purposes of resource mobilization.
  • Maintain an updated listing of media contacts in Concern’s areas of operation (radio, television, photography, video, print)
  • Manage all external communication (visits, events) with a lens of quality oversight
  • Improve Concern Kenya’s digital and multimedia storytelling which includes regular social media engagement ,taking over Concern Kenya CD Tweeting among others

Branding

  • Technical expert on all Concern Kenya’s donor branding requirements
  • Provide technical direction to Programme Coordinators/Managers on donor branding requirements
  • Build capacity of Programme teams on donor branding requirements

Programme Documentation

  • Responsible for all office publications (manuals, studies, promotion etc.) ensuring distributions lists are provided
  • Maintain and regularly update the partner website ensuring capacity on its use is built among staff and partners
  • Timely monthly and quarterly reporting on Concern’s communication results

Responding to Emergencies:

  • Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
  • Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies

Programme Participant Protection Policy

  • To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

Job Specification:

  • A Degree in Communication, Journalism or other relevant field
  • Three (3) years’ experience developing and implementing communication strategies and relevant experience in advocacy in the humanitarian/development sector. Demonstrable experience working with local and international media, blogging and social media engagement and resource mobilization.
  • Good understanding of programme cycle management and application of advocacy strategies to promote positive development outcomes.
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
  • Excellent professional writing and editing and photography skills.
  • Excellent networking, coordination, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Proven competency in the use of computer applications
  • Proficient in Computer applications
  • Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Fluency in local language and hails from the community.

Disclaimer Clause:

This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised from time to time.

How to apply:

Interested candidates, who meet the requirements, should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject of the email as ‘Senior Officer Advocacy and Communication’. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 30th April 2017.

Each application should include three (3) referees who can validate technical expertise.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Concern has a Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct which has been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants, especially beneficiaries, from abuse and exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, partner organisations, and anyone engaged by Concern or visiting our programmes, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context all Concern staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct of their work in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.

Any candidate offered a job with Concern will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Code of Conduct candidates demonstrate they have understood its content and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of this document.

Any breach of the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct by employees of Concern during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, dismissal.

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

‘Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.

CONCERN WORLDWIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT CHARGE FOR ANY KIND OF RECRUITMENT

2017-04-30

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