WWF-ESARPO Communications Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Why we are here: To stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

Communications Officer
 

WWF is one of the world’s largest conservation organizations working together with its partners to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. 

WWF is working in several countries in the Eastern & Southern Africa Region; these are Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

WWF Eastern & Southern Africa Program Office (WWF-ESARPO) is piloting a “Communication Pod Project” that will convey the conservation issues in the region. 

We are therefore seeking an experienced and talented professional to manage all materials and content generated by this project.
 

The communications officer will ensure ongoing delivery of this content to the wider WWF network.
 

They will also ensure that the project’s output increases visibility of WWF-ESARPO on conservation issues in places that are key for WWF conservation priorities in support of the conservation strategy.
 

The communications officer will act as the WWF-ESARPO main point of contact for the Project team.
 

The candidate should possess a university degree in Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations or other related fields; an ability to think creatively and identify and capitalize on ad-hoc communications opportunities. 

They should have an understanding and or knowledge of conservation issues, international development and the NGO sector. 

A detailed job description can be found on www.panda.org/esarpo

The position will report to the Director Communications & Branding and will work closely with an International Pods Communication team currently based in the UK.

The position will be based in Nairobi with travel within the Eastern & Southern Africa Region.
 

Suitable candidates may apply via email with a cover letter and CV with ‘Communications Officer Application’ on the subject line to: Human Resources Generalist, WWF-ESARPO, hresource@wwfesarpo.org by 19th September 2012.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

WWF is an equal opportunity employer