HIAS Refugee Trust Information / Communication Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Information / Communication Officer

Based in Nairobi, Kenya
 

Position open to Kenyan nationals only

HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) is a non-profit non-governmental organization committed to the assistance, protection and durable solutions needs for refugees at heightened risk in Africa, through the provision of direct psychosocial, social and resettlement services as well as through community outreach and capacity building for partners. 
 

HRTK seeks to recruit qualified and well experienced Information/Communication Officer. 

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, and managing the day-to-day information and communications needs of HIAS information center, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring that project information is packaged, disseminated and utilized by appropriate users and is in conformity with HIAS policies and procedures and in line with international standards.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop and manage all systems of information flow and communications at HIAS information centre.
• Oversee the proper management of the information centre and information centre records.
• Design, write, edit, produce and distribute communication products (e.g. information brochures, etc) to communicate consistent and coherent strategic messages to clients.
• Manage, prepare and maintain an updated standard information package for briefings and distribution to clients.
• Drafting, editing, maintaining and dissemination of timely and accurate information and public communication materials including fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, responses for requests of information, and other public-information materials relating to project activities and services.
• Carry out targeted information and media outreach activities in collaboration with other staff.
• Develop project success stories and share them through relevant platforms including website and social media.
• Assess and compile incoming information of relevance to HIAS and disseminate as appropriate.
• Support program staff in selecting documents/information and developing into formats that are suitable for use in HIAS activities.
• Stay informed and share on issues affecting refugees.
• Provide general IT support.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Qualifications:
 

Education:

• A university degree in Communications, Information Sciences, Business Information Technology or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least 2 years’ working experience. 
• Experience working with refugees will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Good analytical skills and ability to verify information.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• A good understanding and sensitivity to issues associated with refugees, human rights and knowledge of the context in which non-profit organizations operate.
• Strong IT skills.
• Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail and internet software (Microsoft Office preferred).
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Ability to work with diverse population.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Language: Proficiency in English and Kiswahili

Closing Date: 21 October 2014

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@hiasafrica.org indicating the Job Title in the subject line.

Important:  

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
• Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. 
• Late applications will not be considered.