Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The organization

• Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

Role Purpose

• The Communications & Media Relations Manager will provide strategic leadership and management in enhancing corporate communications; build the brand profile and visibility of the organisation internally and externally; promote Plan International’s global campaigns at country level; develop in-country campaigns for communications and advocacy, optimise information and knowledge management and documentation to profile the organisation. Plan International Kenya is also increasing its focus on humanitarian response and the position holder will be required to raise the profile of the organisation as a humanitarian actor.

Educational Qualification and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, International Relations or Marketing;
• At least 7 years of relevant working experience of which at least 3 years’ experience should be in a management/leadership role;
• Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies;
• Knowledge in digital communication and social media;
• Writing skills including ability to write press releases, editorial pieces, speeches and presentations;
• Event management skills;
• People skills – able to interact, supervise, negotiate, influence, network, advocate and facilitate;
• Good understanding of child protection and development issues.







Qualifications/ experience desirable:

• A relevant Masters’ Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism and Media

• Languages required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Working knowledge of Swahili is desirable;


technical competencie

• Role model our values and behaviors both internally and externally.
• Engages sensitively with community members on issues of gender equality and inclusion, demonstrating an understanding of the local culture and context.
• Promotes equality, including gender equality, inclusion and girls’ empowerment in Plan International’s work and in its work with partners
• The ability to build collaborative working relationships
• Uses creativity to challenge the norm and promote innovation and thinks and acts for the wider organization – linking partnership opportunities with the context of the wider organizational strategy
• Communicates effectively at and with a range of appropriate styles for different audiences
• Builds capability through knowledge sharing, networking, mentoring, coaching and advocates the importance of knowledge management

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

for application https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/392182 

All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION