Regional Communications Officer
Salary Grade: 6/7
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Regional Manager
Start Date: asap
Overall Responsibility:
You will be responsible for the coordination
of Twaweza education communication activities across Kenya, Tanzania and
Uganda. You will develop strategies and plans in line with Uwezo and Twaweza
theories of change and you will ensure implementation of those plans in the
region to high quality which delivers impact. You will oversee the production
of high quality communications materials and ensure that the standards are
maintained across the region. You will respond in a manner that is clear,
timely, and effective and projects a positive image of the organization
Specific Responsibilities
1.
In consultation with the country teams,
Develop the communications strategy that distinguish between audiences for all
of Twaweza’s education work, particularly Uwezo across East Africa; oversee
implementation of the strategy and continually review and update for increased
impact;
2.
In close collaboration with the Learning,
Monitoring and Evaluation Unit in Twaweza, gather, analyse and use feedback to
improve communications;
3.
Foster and ensure high quality standards
and guidelines for communications across different media and formats, and
develop deeper internal understanding of what constitutes effective
communication
4.
Ensure implementation of all education communications
activities in the three countries in a coordinated and timely manner
5.
Ensure and support effective coordination
between Uwezo and the Twaweza Communications Unit, particularly the Communication
Manager but also Uwezo country coordinators and research colleagues
6.
Ensure synergies between education communications
in the three countries, where necessary coordinating plans, feedback and
implementation
7.
Ensure that we write, edit and produce
high quality communication materials across a range of platforms and formats, and
effectively communicate these across key audiences
8.
Ensure that all Uwezo materials are
quality assured to meet Uwezo standards and effectively promote the image and
objectives of the initiative
9.
Ensure that the Uwezo website is up to
date, accurate compelling and functional, liaise with website developers and
tech support as needed as well as ensuring close coordination with the Twaweza
website; manage the Uwezo website, including coordinating the Country Communications Officers and posting news on a timely basis;
10.
Learn, develop, coordinate and maintain an
effective social media presence for Twaweza’s work in education in Kiswahili
and English, including through blogs, facebook, twitter and other means as
appropriate;
11.
Communicate clearly and in a timely fashion
with external audiences;
12.
Develop and maintain good links with the
media, organise media events including the Launch of the Uwezo East Africa
report, Support press conferences, and other engagements.
General Responsibilities
·
Participate
in related Uwezo processes (such as trainings, assessment);
·
Successfully
implement above responsibilities
and
assigned
activities (and associated
budgets) in workplans,
consistent with
Twaweza interests and policies.
·
Contribute
effectively to planning, monitoring,
reporting and
dissemination of Twaweza’s work.
·
Comply with
and
foster adherence to the established
Twaweza approach,
policies,
regulations, guidelines and procedures.
·
Participate actively
in organization‐wide
learning and
other
joint activities.
·
Undertake
any other lawful
tasks as may be assigned
by the
Regional Manager or the Head of Twaweza.
Core Qualifications
1. A Masters degree in a relevant field,
minimum
3 years working experience,
in Kenya/EastAfrica;
2. Keen understanding of country political and
social dynamics;
analytical and conceptual skills, and ability
to translate these
into
program development;
3. Creative thinker, imaginative, able to think outside the box and make unorthodox connections.
Strong affinity with
the
thinking behind the
Twaweza
concept;
4. Excellent knowledge
of and
experience in working with mass
media;
5. Excellent networking, relationship building and negotiation skills;
6. Proven ability to
work independently, self-driven.
7. Demonstrated
team working qualities, and ability
to deliver quality results;
8. Excellent verbal, writing
and
communication
skills in
English
and Kiswahili.
9. Curiosity and passion
to learn, push the
envelope, innovate,
be creative, take thoughtful risks
and get
things done.
Changes and Amendments:
This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with
the employee and the supervisor.
Application process:
To apply for this position, please submit your CV
(max 4 pages) to jobs@twaweza.org, including
a cover
letter explaining your interests/motivations to work for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your written
work and names of 3 referees, in MS Word or PDF file. In the subject of your
email write your name and the position you are applying for.ect line.
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