MSI Strategic Communications and Outreach Specialist, Local Government and Decentralization Project Job in Nairobi Kenya

Strategic Communications and Outreach Specialist, Local Government and Decentralization Project

Kenya

Project / Proposal Summary:
 

MSI is looking for a Strategic Communications and Outreach Specialist for an upcoming United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded decentralization program in Kenya. 

The project will assist in implementing a recently adopted decentralization process.

Position Summary:
 

The Strategic Communications and Outreach Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing a strategic communications plan for the project including (but not limited to) handling reports, press releases, newsletters, and other marketing materials.

** Please Note: This is a local position.  Only Kenyan citizens are eligible to apply.**

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Chief of Party to develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and outreach efforts to increase awareness of Kenya’s devolution process and roles and responsibilities.
• Develop activities with civil society and county government counterparts directed to raise public awareness through the production of information, communication, and educational materials.
• Design and implement innovative communications materials, including use of ICT and mobile phone technology.
• Responsible for project communications; work with the M&E officer to maintain and disseminate information about the work of the project, including activities, success stories, results, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree on a related field is required.
• Experience designing communications and outreach strategies required.
• Experience writing reports, press releases, newsletters, etc.
• Experience working with local media and advocacy groups.
• Knowledge of devolution issues preferred.
• Experience with USAID preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls, please.

For more information and to apply, please visit: www.msiworldwide.com/careers