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AMREF
is the largest international health development non-governmental organization
based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.
Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.
Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.
For more information visit our website www.amref.org.
We are seeking to fill the position of eCommunications Officer – Ref: CHR/11/08-15 to be based at AMREF Headquarters.
Job Title: eCommunications Officer
Directorate: Communications
Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters
Reports to: Director of Communications
Main Purpose of Job
To update and maintain AMREF’s E-communication tools to achieve user and audience satisfaction in support of the objectives of the communications and fund raising department.
Key Responsibilities
Information Management
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.
Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.
Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.
For more information visit our website www.amref.org.
We are seeking to fill the position of eCommunications Officer – Ref: CHR/11/08-15 to be based at AMREF Headquarters.
Job Title: eCommunications Officer
Directorate: Communications
Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters
Reports to: Director of Communications
Main Purpose of Job
To update and maintain AMREF’s E-communication tools to achieve user and audience satisfaction in support of the objectives of the communications and fund raising department.
Key Responsibilities
Information Management
- Updating and maintaining AMREF’s E-Communication tools i.e websites, Intranet, newsletter, social media
- Developing improvements to E-communication tools
Content management
- Creating, designing and releasing E-communication content
Capacity Building
- Providing support and training to AMREF E-Communication tool users
Data management
- Analysing web statistical data and creating monthly/quarterly reports on the use of AMREF’s E-business tools for evaluation and remittance
- Administration of security, hosting and maintenance of all E-Communication tools to ensure maximum up-time
- Ensuring accuracy and useful content on AMREF websites and other e-communication tools
Required
Qualifications
Education and knowledge
Education and knowledge
- Degree in Communications
- Website development or related field
- Understanding of web statistics tools e.g Google Analytics
Experience
- 3 years Website development, maintenance and content management
- Writing for the web
- Management of E-Business tools
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite applications
- Writing and editing skills
- Creative with a flair for communication and design
- Planning and organization
- Proactive
- Team work
- Interpersonal
- Communication skills
Competences
- Confidentiality
- Ethical
- Integrity
- reliability
- Ability to work within deadlines
Mental
Competencies
Problem Analysis: The job requires a professional and analytical approach to E-Communication.
Flexible Thinking: The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of set corporate policies and procedures.
Decision Making: The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on corporate policies
Communications
Oral
Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members
External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices
Written
Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members
External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices and donors
Environmental Conditions
Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods
The job demands a thorough understanding of corporate culture and Human Resource Management policies and procedures
Work Environment
Normal office environment
Hours of Work
Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general
How to apply
If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Problem Analysis: The job requires a professional and analytical approach to E-Communication.
Flexible Thinking: The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of set corporate policies and procedures.
Decision Making: The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on corporate policies
Communications
Oral
Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members
External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices
Written
Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members
External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices and donors
Environmental Conditions
Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods
The job demands a thorough understanding of corporate culture and Human Resource Management policies and procedures
Work Environment
Normal office environment
Hours of Work
Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general
How to apply
If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
