WHO Communications and Media Relations Officer Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs

WHO Communications and Media Relations Officer Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. WHO Kenya looking for “Communications and Media Relations Officer“. Applicants with a degree in University degree may apply on or before 3rd July 2021.

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO Constitution, which establishes the agency’s governing structure and principles, states its main objective as “the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health”.

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WHO Communications and Media Relations Officer Jobs 2021

The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 30th June 2021 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Communications and Media Relations Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Recruiter World Health Organization
Position Communications and Media Relations Officer
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Country Kenya
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University degree
Experience Required Minimum Five years
Application Deadline 3rd July 2021

WHO Job Vacancy 2021

Description Of Duties: The incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties:–> Build and maintain partnerships with, as well as databases of, major media houses at regional and country levels;–> Provide guidance and training to regional and country-level media on reporting on public health;–> Write, draft and edit WHO communications documents, press releases, talking points, success stories, advocacy materials;–> Build the capacity of, and work with WHO experts, to respond to media queries/interviews;–> Organize roundtable discussions, press conferences, and briefing sessions with press;–> Facilitate interviews with senior managers; connect media with WHO subject experts.

Position in Organization:

  • Grade: P3
  • Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
  • Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two (2) years
  • Job Posting: Jun 11, 2021, 5:48:38 PM
  • Closing Date: Jul 3, 2021, 3:29:00 AM
  • Primary Location: Kenya-Nairobi
  • Organization: AF/ORD Office of the Regional Director
  • Schedule: Full-time

Qualification:

  • University degree in communications, journalism, marketing, political or international relations, health communications or related fields.

Experience

  • At least five (5) years’ professional experience developing communications products, with a focus on writing text for speeches, advocacy publications, feature stories, video or radio scripts talking points and media products.
  • Previous experience with international organizations such as UN agencies, NGOs, Multilateral Banks, or a multinational environment. Proficient knowledge of MS Office applications such as Word and Excel, and graphic development (Word Art, In Design, Illustrator) an asset.

Other Details

  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Selection Process: Written test and Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply WHO Communications and Media Relations Officer Jobs 2021

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2102605

The Closing Date: 3rd July 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars Details Link
Job Advertisement Download
Official Website www.who.int
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