Omega Foundation Communications Officer Job in Kisumu Kenya

Omega Foundation (OF) is a non-profit organization working in Nyanza, Western and Rift Valley regions primarily to promote health and build livelihoods support systems, with a major focus on health.

Job Title: Communications Officer 
 

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
 

Location: Kisumu – Kenya 
 

Job Summary: The position is responsible for managing the communication and public relations strategies, activities and efforts for Omega Foundation, raise awareness and increase visibility of the organization with key stakeholders and the general public, ensuring dissemination of appropriate messages to relevant audiences (both internally and externally) through effective channels, and promote documentation of the organization’s program work as well as information sharing and learning. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Omega Foundation’s communication initiatives and processes

1. Develop and oversee the implementation of the Omega Foundation’s communications and public relations policies and plans.
2. Profile Omega Foundation to build and maintain a positive image with its audiences.
3. Enhance communication with key stakeholders and facilitate use of appropriate media to support Omega Foundation’s communication with external audiences.
4. Manage the publication and distribution of Omega Foundation’s newsletters and magazines.
5. Support external communication with Omega Foundation’s partners and collaborating agencies.
6. Establish and maintain effective mechanisms for internal communications.

• Production and dissemination of corporate materials
• Management of Omega Foundation’s website
• Support management of Omega Foundation’s relationships with the public
• Manage media relationships
• Facilitate documentation of Omega Foundation’s program work
• Promote information sharing and learning in Omega Foundation
• Support Omega Foundation’s resource mobilization initiatives by providing relevant materials for concept papers and proposals.
• Support institutional initiatives such as strategic planning, work planning and budgeting; and reporting to donors and other stakeholders.
• Support the organization of Omega Foundation’s initiatives, activities and events.
• Participate in Institutional strengthening processes both at Omega Foundation and affiliate levels.
• Actively contribute towards M&E processes for continuous learning, reporting and profiling of Omega Foundation.
• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the CEO and Senior Management Team from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 

Level of Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in communication or any related field.     

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

• Post graduate training in public relations.

Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in health communication
• Excellent computer skills.
• Skills and experience in use of video software and video production
• Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
• Strong team orientation.

Job experience: At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar position.   

Terms & Conditions:

• Applicants MUST quote current and expected salary.
• One year contract – renewable depending on performance and availability of funds

To Apply:
 

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application, including a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae and testimonials to:

Human Resources Office,
Omega Foundation,
P. O. Box 3246 – 40100,
Kisumu, Kenya.

Email applications should be addressed to careers@omega-foundation.org and must be copied to omegafoundtion384@gmail.com . 

Application deadline is 14th March, 2014.

Please note that due to high volume of applications, ONLY short-listed for interviews candidates will be contacted.

This recruitment will remain open until the post is filled.

For more information about Omega Foundation, its values and working principles, please visit the Omega Foundation website (www.omega-foundation.org)