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Monday, September 7, 2009

UNIFEM: Regional Communication Officer(Kenya)

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Under the direct supervision of the Regional Program Director, technical supervision of the Deputy Regional program Director, and in coordination with the Country Program Managers, the Communication Officer will be responsible for overseeing and implementing strategic communications work of UNIFEM for internal communications, programmes and/or external corporate communications in East and Horn of Africa Sub-regional office.

Key Duties:

Development & implementation of an overall, coherent, balanced & integrated regional communications strategy designed to maximize programme impact and build a clear and motivational image of UNIFEM .
Assist each country programme in developing & implementing a communication strategy and workplan to support their strategic development and management outputs .
Strengthening the capacity of key partner organizations in each country in communications & support implementation.
Developing & maintaining database and relationships with media based in region and with the national media
Administer and manage UNIFEM EHARO Website (6. Put stories as appropriate in the national and regional media and on UNIEM EHARO website
Write press releases & respond to media requests as needed.
Hold overall responsibility for video, web & e-communications such as for producing a monthly pdf newsletter targeted at the partners including donors .
Hold charge of quality control of all documents to be published by the country offices and the regional office, both in terms of editorial pre-approval and design pre-approval (ultimate authority to approve lies with the RPD) .
Eligibility:

A post-graduate degree in communications, journalism, public relations, sociology or media management or related field.
At least 7 years of similar employment experience, preferably with a development organization with minimum 5 years of experience in web-content management and production of communication material.
Demonstrable experience in developing communications strategies.
Demonstrable experience of communicating to a variety of audiences using different communication formats.
Demonstrable proofing and editing experience
Excellent command of English; knowledge of Arabic or Kswahili an advantage.
Comprehensive computer skills including proficiency in at least one publishing software, and web-applications including website maintenance and content management
Excellent story-writing, and written and oral presentation skills
Good knowledge of the media environment in the region or ability to develop the knowledge fast
This vacancy is open only for Nationals of Kenya.
Deadline: 9th September 2009

For more information and application, visit: UNIFEM Regional Communication Officer Website
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