Mercy Corps Communications Advisor Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs

Mercy Corps Communications Advisor Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. Mercy Corps Kenya looking for “Communications Advisor”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply on or before 10 December 2022.

Mercy Corps has been working in Kenya for over 30 years.  With the formation of the independent Republic of Kenya in July 2011, Mercy Corps established a Country Office and has staff working all over the country to help build government institutions. Mercy Corps has maintained its presence in Kenya despite significant challenges in the operating environment by adopting a flexible approach to its work with the Government of Kenya.

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Mercy Corps Communications Advisor Jobs 2022

The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on 30 November 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Communications Advisor to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Recruiter Mercy Corps
Position Communications Advisor
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Country Kenya
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Bachelor’s degree
Experience Required Minimum of 6 years
Application Deadline 10 December 2022

Mercy Corps Job Vacancy 2022

The Position Summary: The Communication Advisor will be responsible leading communication and media efforts of the program in close collaboration with the Chief of Party (CoP). More specifically, the Communications Advisor will play a key role in ensuring that there is an effective communications strategy and campaign for civic engagement and civic awareness, including in relation to reforms; will support implementation of the Program Communication Strategy; develop local media contacts; and design media-related activities to build the identity of the program in Nairobi as well as the counties of Samburu and Turkana. The Communications Advisor will lead and advise on the production and dissemination of a broad range of communications for the NAWIRI Program.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Identify media trends that could constitute an opportunity for Mercy Corps NAWIRI team.
  • Attend internal and external communication and media meetings and events.
  • Liaise with press, promoting a positive image of the organization to the public.
  • Resolve and mediate communications difficulties and crises.
  • Develop internal and external communications strategies.
  • Educate and advise employees and management in communication skills.
  • Strengthen and expand Mercy Corps network of County contracts in traditional and social media domains.
  • Provide support and guidance to ensure project and donor communications obligations are met.
  • Act as the lead brand manager, maintaining standards across materials, events, and other media.

Qualification & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in media and communications, journalism, social studies, or relevant field. Masters preferred.
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience in coordinating and producing written and audiovisual content for donor engagement, public advocacy, media, and community relations.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in required, including supporting report writing, editing, and proofreading program documents.
  • Experience coordinating internal and external communications
  • Excellent computer skills, including experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
  • Experience with Adobe’s design suite a plus.
  • Proven experience in international development communications.
  • Experience with representation and liaison with donors and peer organizations.
  • Ability to deliver high quality products with short deadlines.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
  • Willingness to learn and collaborate with others.

Other Details

  • Contract Type: Full Time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply Mercy Corps Communications Advisor 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: 10 December 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars Details Link
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Official Website www.mercycorps.org
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