IRC Communication Manager Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. IRC Kenya looking for “Communication Manager”. Applicants with a Degree in Communications may apply on or before 12 December 2022.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.
IRC Communication Manager Jobs 2022
The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 02 December 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Communication Manager to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Rescue Committee (IRC) |
| Position | Communication Manager |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Degree in Communications |
| Experience Required | Minimum 4 years |
| Application Deadline | 12 December 2022 |
IRC Job Vacancy 2022
Job Purpose: The IRC seeks a Communications Manager who will support country program teams in Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda in the implementation of the IKEA Foundation funded Re: Build Program. Re:Build is a five year 30 million Euro program that aims to support urban refugee and host communities in Kampala and Nairobi to achieve economic self-reliance through supporting (1) Access to sustainable livelihoods and (2) Ensuring that strong markets and effective and responsive city services are accessible to all. The Communications Manager will report to the Public Engagement and Advocacy Coordinator and support in conceptualizing, planning and implementation the program’s internal and external communications. He or she will ensure that the program’s messaging is consistent and engaging. The Communications Manager will prepare detailed media reports, press releases, and other publicity materials for the program.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing communications strategies and work-plans, campaigns, events, and other initiatives in support of the program activities
- Researching, preparing fact-checking, editing, and producing professional media and communications materials for various audiences and ensuring their timely dissemination and amplification via IRC and non-IRC communications channels at country level and, where appropriate, globally.
- Developing news-worthy messages, organizing press events, handling interviews requests, and providing responses to requests from media relating to Re: Build and its work.
- Drafting talking points and messages for the Office, and for sharing with communicators at regional level.
- Creating high quality media and multimedia content for dissemination in country, and via Re: Build platforms.
- Maintaining through year-round professional interaction strong media relations for Re: Build, ensuring that media (and other important external stakeholders, such as governments, Private Sector, NGOs etc.) have strong awareness of refugee issues and are briefed regularly on upcoming news initiatives
Qualification & Experience:
- Degree in Communications, Political Sciences, Public Information, International Relations, or a related field. Master’s degree would be an added advantage
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience working in media, journalism, advocacy, communications and marketing.
- Very good technical affinity for media contexts including knowledge of a wide range of multimedia, web, and digital tools.
- Outstanding newswriting and editing skills and social media skills.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IRC Communication Manager Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 12 December 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.rescue.org |
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