Danish Refugee Council seeks to recruit a communications officer – Nairobi, Kenya
Grade : Junior
Occupational Groups : Communication and Public Information
Overall Purpose of the Role :
Responsibilities :
Assist in planning, developing and implementing DRC regional communication and visibility activities, this includes; updating websites, researching and writing articles, developing success stories for use on DRC publications and communications platforms
Provide support to the regional team and country operations in the development and production of visibility materials (e.g., leaflets, fact sheets, banners, newsletters, merchandise, thematic bulletins, photobooks, and other visibility materials) including liaising with designers, print houses, etc.
Provide support for graphic design of reports, publications, and other products for the region, including annual reports, strategies, etc.
Organize conferences and workshops by preparing and translating press releases, agendas, minutes of the meetings and ensuring media coverage.
Capture photos and videos at various events
Quality assurance of products according to DRC’s brand manual in terms of layout, design and writing of various publications and visibility materials from the country offices, such as reports, educational material, banners, etc.
Conduct field visits to collect both written and visual documentation of DRC’s work in the form of photography, videos, and slideshows as well as facilitate visits from journalists with the relevant field offices when necessary.
Assist in administrative tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Reporting
Conditions :
General
Experience and technical competencies :
- A university degree in communications, journalism, or a similar or equivalent professional qualification ;
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar role with INGO ;
- Excellent oral and written skills and demonstrated ability to write and develop strong communication and advocacy materials ;
- Expertise with layout and graphic design ;
- Experienced photographer and/or videographer ;
- Proactive self-starter and able to work with minimum supervision ;
- Flexible, enthusiastic and willingness to learn from others ;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines ;
- Willingness to travel to field locations in insecure environments throughout East Africa and Great Lakes region.
- Fluent in spoken and written French ;
- An understanding of humanitarian issues in East Africa and Great Lakes region.
Application and CV :