Twaweza Communications Officer Job in Kenya

Communications Officer

Twaweza, a dynamic East Africa wide organization, is looking for a competent, effective and energetic Kenya Communications Officer

Salary Grade: 5/6 

Department: Uwezo (Learning and Communications) 

Reports to: Uwezo Country Coordinator
Start: As soon as possible

Overall Responsibility:

• You will steer effective and interactive communication of Uwezo, across different mediums, as well as through the design, writing, production and distribution of communication materials. 
• You will ensure that effective communication flows to and with the different partners throughout the year. 
• You will encourage a knowledge atmosphere; you will plan for and ensure that learning sessions take place; ensure proper documentation. 
• You will ensure that annual communication plans are developed; communication is monitored. 
• You will adhere to and uphold Uwezo Communication standards; develop and foster high standards of publications and other communication.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communications across different media and formats in adherence to the Uwezo Communication Standards;
• Ensure that annual planning takes place; planners and detailed calendars developed and communication monitored;
• Manage the webpage of your country program; as Country Content Officer ensure regular posting of information; Ensure page is up to date, accurate, compelling;
• Write and produce high quality communication materials, and effectively communicate these across key audiences; while ensuring that they conform to Uwezo standards and promote the image and objectives of the initiative;
• Edit materials (papers, briefs, power point presentations, etc) in English and Kiswahili;
• Learn, develop, coordinate and maintain an effective social media presence for Uwezo Kenya, including through blogs, facebook, twitter and other means as appropriate;
• Monitor Uwezo Kenya in the media; analyse emerging trends to learn, inform planning;
• Communicate clearly and in a timely fashion with external audiences, face-to-face, through email and telephone; conferences where appropriate, and other forms;
• Develop and maintain good links with the media; organise media events, including the Launch of Uwezo Kenya, press conferences and other engagements with the media;
• Manage knowledge documentation; support documentation and publication of work and lessons; ensure regular learning sessions occur;
• Manage the Communication department of the Country office; ensure that set targets are met as per the approved plans and budgets.

General Responsibilities 

• Conduct occasional research and writing assignments on Uwezo in diverse ways supportive to program goals, including internal learning, policy debates, opinion articles; 2. Participate in the Uwezo processes (training, assessment);
• Undertake the activities above in line with the associated budgets and with work plans, in ways that are consistent with Twaweza policies;
• Prepare and submit quality and timely plans, budgets and reports ;
• Keep abreast of new ideas and materials in the area of organizational learning, M&E and communications ;
• Participate in meetings and sessions and sessions as needed;
• Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by your manager or the Head of Twaweza

Education, skills and experience

• Experience in development and/or communications work;
• A university degree in a relevant field, preferably a masters degree;
• Good understanding of educational trends in your country;
• At least three years’ relevant working experience, specifically in learning/communications;
• Excellent writing and communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; an eye for detail;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Computer proficiency including web-based applications;
• Flair for working with visual materials; a powerful creative eye;
• Keen understanding of traditional media, social media and uses of new technologies for communication in East African context;
• Ability to be on top of issues and deliver quality on time;

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.