Vacancy title:
Communications Officer
Jobs at:
Lutheran World Federation
Deadline of this Job:
14th August 2018
Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: 6th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time
Conflict in South Sudan flared up again in July 2016, forcing civilians to flee to neighbouring countries. As the conflict worsens and news of atrocoties spread, thousands arrive every day in the refugee settlements in Northern Uganda. At peak times in the beginning of 2017, the reception centers saw between 3,000 and 6,000 new arrivals per day. At the beginning of August 2017, Uganda is hosting more than one million refugees.
JOB DETAILS:
The purpose of the Communications Officer role is to ensure that LWF’s communications are effective, targeted and credible.
The position will develop and implement strategies to raise LWF’s media profile, as well as the profile of issues related to refugees and the host community in Turkana West Sub County.
The Communications Officer will work with relevant LWF sectors to develop strategies and create content to support LWF’s publicity objectives and strengthens LWF’s role as a trusted voice in refugee and host community matters.
The incumbent will report directly to the Area Manager or his/her designate.
Duties and responsibilities for the Communications Officer Job
Communications OfficerJobQualifications
Job application procedure
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current employment. They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 14th August, 2018. The Human Resources Officer Lutheran World Federation P.O. Box 48, Kakuma, Or email to: lwfkak@gmail.com Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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