Institute of Economic Affairs Communication Officer Job in Kenya

The Institute of Economic Affairs is a think tank specializing in the promotion of public participation in public policy development through research and informed public debates. 

It seeks to fill the position of a Communication Officer.

The main tasks of the Communication Officer will include:

• Undertake public relations for the institute, including developing communication messages to ensure visibility of the Institute, drafting press releases and responding to media queries;
• Consolidate and coordinate programme reporting (Quarterly reports and annual reports);
• Oversee the maintenance of the Institute’s website and digital communication tools;
• Design and execute creative use of digital communications tools to reach diverse policy audiences;
• Liaison, recruitment and servicing for the membership of IEA-Kenya;
• Coordinate the preparation, editing, publication and dissemination of the IEA Policy Journal and other publications;
• Knowledge management supervising day-to-day running of the IEA-Kenya’s resource center
• Liaison with other research institutions to secure publications

Qualifications

• Education- a Bachelor’s degree in a social science or pertinent discipline
• Knowledge- Competence on diverse tools for policy communication
• Language - Superior oral and written communication in English

Contract Duration: Medium to long-term
 

Process: Interested candidates should send 

(i) applications letter stating remuneration expected 

(ii) a resume not exceeding 3 pages and 

(iii) an original writing sample of up to 500 words.

Address: admin@ieakenya.or.ke

Subject: COMM-Search 2014

Closing Date for Applications: October 10, 2014