Strategic Communications and Outreach Specialist, Local Government and Decentralization Project
Kenya
Project / Proposal Summary:
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:
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:
** 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
For more information and to apply, please visit: www.msiworldwide.com/careers