Communications Officer – Climate Asset Management (Restore Africa Programme) at World Vision Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

Content Development: Production of Communications resources for Restore Africa

• Produce high quality (web-based, electronic, print, photo and video) content for effective Global Evergreening Alliance and public engagement. Compelling child focused, and issues-oriented fundraising, advocacy and publicity materials
• Produce content that engages broad audiences and enables supporter transformation, staff engagement, and advocacy and revenue generation.
• Develop and maintain media contacts and pitch Restore Africa content and position Restore Africa in influential media outlets in the national and global levels.
• Produce for Partnership communications and marketing for Environment and Climate Action related issues.
• Prepare written project Information Education and Communication materials and other communications products for Restore Africa, World Vision Australia and Government of Kenya.
• Develop and publish digital content on Restore Africa across World Vision Kenya digital platforms
• Identify story concepts, host and accompany donors, support offices on VIP visits
• Contribute articles, stories, blog and any other information on Restore Africa on to the integrated WV Kenya website

Planning and Capacity Building

• Provide communications advice including crafting of relevant messages and use of the right media
• Create relationships and connections utilizing various channels for information sharing, learning, influence to help shape and advance the communications agenda
• Develop strategic solutions to given communications challenges.
• Conceptualization of video productions with National Office -based Videographer;
• Facilitate training on communications for development skills for Restore Africa Staff and Consortium members.
• Train and position approved media spokespersons to respond to media inquiries and achieve positive coverage for Restore Africa and World Vision Kenya.
• Support the Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) team by producing communication resources/materials for marketing of Restore Africa

Learning, Documentation and Quality Assurance

• Document successful stories/case studies and best practices, and share these during learning/knowledge management events
• In consultation with Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning and coordination with World Vision Kenya Program Director organize learning and knowledge sharing events
• Review project publications and external marketing engagement materials for alignment to World Vision International quality and brand.
• Ensure compliance to the Code of Engagement, maximizing positive impact for all stake holders
• Provide timely and quality project reports as required

Others

• Lead and participate in daily devotions and other organizational meetings as required and
• Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism or other relevant training from a recognized university;
• Minimum four (4) year’s professional experience in communications, journalism or public relations
• Experience in writing/communication of Natural Resource Management /  Environment and Climate Change (ECC) and other Livelihoods & Resilience Initiatives will be preferred.
• Must be a self-starter with proven analytical, problem solving skills and ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Thorough knowledge of the communication and media industry with strong media links;
• Proven experience in social media engagement.
• Ability to achieve results working in a multi-cultural organization, including leveraging differences and addressing diversity issues for improved team effectiveness;
• Demonstrate creativity and embrace innovation in the work environment to improve and evolve processes
• Should be a team player;
• Excellent oral and writing skills; ability to convey complex information in a straightforward, interesting and motivating manner;
• Must have good photography skills;
• Competent in new digital platforms and devices and traditional office applications (Word, Power point and excel);
• Possess excellent knowledge of the Humanitarian Development Field.