Aga Khan Foundation Regional Communications Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Employment Opportunity: Regional Communications Officer
 

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan.

Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development. Its programmes are designed to bring critical mass of economic, social and cultural activies to bear on a given area. 

It’s projects encompass many of the determinances of the quality of life, including the natural and built environments in both urban and rural areas, food security, health, education, access to finance services and economic opportunities. 

With a small staff, a host of cooperating agencies and thousands of volunteers, AKF reaches out to vulnerable populations on four continents, irrespective of their race, religion, political persuasion or gender.

The Regional Communications Officer for AKF (East Africa) will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and report to the Director of Policy and Partnerships. 

This position is part of AKF’s core regional team and would provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to develop and disseminate various communications initiatives throughout East Africa.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Develop a comprehensive Communications Strategy for the region
• Coordinate the effective communication of AKF’s key messages and strategic direction
• Distill key lessons from projects and develop communications materials for policy engagement with government, donors and other partners
• Document results and best practices including compiling success stories, developing presentations and other communication materials
• Publish articles to increase the visibility of AKF projects and their results
• Update and maintain a photo bank and communications library
• Build the capacity of staff in AKF (EA) to contribute to AKF’s overall communication objectives
• Coordinate internal communications and update and maintain intranet

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelors degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, international development or relevant field
• Minimum 3 years experience in producing a wide range of strategic communications materials preferably in international development
• Exceptional English communications skills with the ability to produce high quality reports, publications, presentations, documentaries and other materials.
• Experience in managing, leading and mentoring staff
• Willingness to travel and visit projects in the field

Interested candidates should send their cover letter, CV, names and contact information of three professional referees to the following email address: recruitment@akfea.org, with “Regional Communications Officer” in the subject line by 20th November, 2014 to the Regional Human Resources Director.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org).