Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Field of duties and responsibilities
Digital Engagement
• Consolidate information from the Global and National working groups to create a content calendar and content strategy.
• Create graphics, edit audio and video on an ad hoc basis to support the programmes and internal service departments.
• Assisting in management of YWCA’s external communications and advocacy initiatives
• Create and disseminate digital reports for relevant stakeholders as required.
• Keep an updated media contact list
• Updating new content, editing and posting on social media and website as required.
• Preparing templates for presentations and formatting reports.
• Help in the implementation of internal and external communications strategy.
• Initiating digital campaigns to support the programmes and advocacy initiatives of various projects.

Programme Support and Internal Communications:
• Identify the most effective media platforms to communicate different messaging and content.
• Assist the Programmes team in drafting, editing and proofreading of fact sheets, briefs, articles, press releases, op-eds, and other content.
• Design and develop creative communication and marketing products.
• Photograph and film events and document stories of change (for social media, donors, articles, etc.);
• Contribute to and strengthen fundraising proposals and project reports.
• Tracking and Monitoring of hashtags, analytics marketing trends, partner and donor trends.
• Ensure organizational milestones related to communications and marketing the Association are achieved on time and within budget.
• Update notice-boards periodically.

Media Relations:
• Develop and implement media strategy that advances YWCA’s visibility.
• Pitch stories to local community and other media networks and conduct recorded video/audio interviews.
• Coordinate responses to incoming media inquiries, review of press releases, and relevant news coverage monitoring.

General Functions:
• Assist with general administration in the IT & Communications department.
• Assist with general office tasks as may be assigned.

Job Specification and other Information Related to the Job
Level of Education / Academic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related from a recognized university. Above average knowledge of Social Media will be an added advantage

Other Competencies / abilities / skills required
• Graphic Design
• Confidentiality and Integrity
• Time Management
• Web Content Development
• Analytical
• Outstanding verbal and written communication Skills
• Strong attention to details

Relevant Job experience
• At least Two (2) years’ experience in communication and media related field. An NGO experience is desired.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• This position is contractual and interested candidates should send their application and update CV to recruitment@ywcakenya.org  indicating job title, salary expectations and availability by close of business on 30th September 2022.
• Selection of qualified candidates will be on a rolling basis.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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