Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Public Information Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Leads public communications efforts to advance the advocacy priorities of the UN Famine Prevention and Response Coordinator (Assistant Secretary-General) and his/her mandate.
• Ensures implementation of information programs to publicize famine prevention and related priority issues and/or major events, to include drafting information strategies, coordinating efforts, monitoring and reporting on progress, taking appropriate follow-up action, and analyzing the outcome. Ensures implementation of information programmes to publicize priority issues and/or major events, to include drafting information strategies, coordinating efforts, monitoring and reporting on progress, taking appropriate follow-up action, and analyzing the outcome.
• Monitors and analyzes current events, public opinion and press, identifies issues and trends, and advises management on appropriate action/responses.
• Undertakes activities to promote traditional and social media coverage (e.g. digital advocacy, manage social media profiles, press conferences, interviews and other special activities) of priority issues and/or major events, to include development of a communications plan, quality digital content, initiating pro-active outreach efforts, , disseminating materials and consulting with press and partners on approach/story angle and other information requests, undertaking appropriate follow-up action and analyzing and reporting on the impact of coverage.
• Undertakes activities to promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences, interviews, press seminars and other special activities) of priority issues and/or major events, to include development of a media strategy and action plan, initiating pro-active media outreach efforts, proposing and arranging press conferences/media coverage, disseminating materials and consulting with press on approach/story angle and other information requests, undertaking appropriate follow-up action and analyzing and reporting on the impact of coverage.
• Supports the conceptualization and implementation of a global public awareness raising campaign about famine prevention and global hunger to include proposing topics, undertaking research, determining appropriate medium and target audience, preparing production plans, writing drafts, obtaining clearances, galvanizing humanitarian partner support and finalizing texts, editing copy, and coordinating design approval, printing procedures and distribution.
• Develop internal and external communication materials, including drafting key messages, statements and reports, and develop interactive and multimedia content for use in advocacy and awareness raising.
• Leads efforts to engage, communicate with and channel views of affected people and communities, including women’s groups, and ensure their voice is heard and needs, risks and priorities taken into account.
• Initiates and sustains professional relationships with key constituencies. Participates in selecting the information transmitted to key constituencies.
• Acts as focal point on specific issues, monitoring and reporting on developments, responding to inquiries, etc.
• Provides guidance to, and may supervise, more junior staff.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the full range of communications approaches, tools, and methodologies essential to planning and executing effective campaign strategies and programmes, e.g. campaign management, media operations, marketing and promotion, audience outreach, message targeting. Demonstrated ability to conceive and implement social media strategies, develop quality digital communications products, deliver public campaigns and coordinate humanitarian communications. Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources. Ability to identify public affairs issues, opportunities and risks in an international environment. Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships. Knowledge of relevant internal policies and business activities/issues. Ability to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style. Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Deadline of this Job: 18 January 2023
JOB PURPOSE:
Contribute to the achievement of RCK mission to protect and promote the rights of refugees and other forced migrants by influencing polices, systems, structures and practices of the Government and actors through lobbying and advocacy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for driving, managing and coordinating the day to day operations of the RCK Advocacy, Policy Development and Governance (APDG) Programme, ensuring its effective and efficient delivery, as well as lead and represent the Programme in all RCK activities;
• Proactively set the RCK advocacy agenda by identifying human rights protection and governance gaps relevant to RCK strategic interests and preparing concept papers detailing a plausible plan of action for internal consumption and/or dissemination to strategic partners;
• Conceptualizing research on key strategy documents, policy advocacy and governance and practice issues in the sector and advising the Executive Director accordingly;
• Provide guidance and thought leadership on all policy advocacy and governance developments relevant to RCK’s work;
• Develop strategies for influencing the practices, systems and policies of the Government, NGOs, UNHCR and regional bodies such as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU) so as to improve the welfare of refugees and other forced migrants;
• Establish strong links and partnerships with refugee host Counties for the welfare and rights of refugees and host communities;
• Develop and manages a rapid response function to act in a timely and effective way to the violation of rights of refugees’ and IDPs;
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with relevant Government agencies, UN agencies and non-governmental organizations to improve coordination in advocacy efforts and harness synergy;
• Take a leading role in lobbying and advocating for rights of refugees and IDPs in Kenya in partnership with partner agencies and other programme officers in RCK;
• Strengthen lobbying and advocacy capacity within RCK particularly in the field offices;
• Prepare fundraising proposals for the Advocacy, Policy Development and Governance Programme;
• Participate in RCK fundraising initiatives, preparation of project proposal and budgets as well as programme reporting;
• Work closely with the Senior Programme Officer for technical guidance and support;
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the Senior Programmes Officer and/or Executive Director as may reasonably be required, commensurate with your grade.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• Degree in Social Sciences, International Development or related field
• Postgraduate qualification preferred
• Minimum of three years’ experience delivering similar or related programmes in the Human rights and NGO sector.
• Knowledge of regional and international instruments relating to refugees, IDPs and general human rights.
• Ability to organize, facilitate advocacy workshops and write good reports
• Experience in proposal writing, programme management, monitoring and evaluation
• Ability to research, analyze and write policy briefs/ policy papers
• Demonstrated keen interest in refugee and host community policy and governance issues
Other Vacancies
JOB PURPOSE:
Contribute to the achievement of RCK mission to protect and promote the rights of refugees and other forced migrants by influencing polices, systems, structures and practices of the Government and actors through lobbying and advocacy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for driving, managing and coordinating the day to day operations of the RCK Advocacy, Policy Development and Governance (APDG) Programme, ensuring its effective and efficient delivery, as well as lead and represent the Programme in all RCK activities;
• Proactively set the RCK advocacy agenda by identifying human rights protection and governance gaps relevant to RCK strategic interests and preparing concept papers detailing a plausible plan of action for internal consumption and/or dissemination to strategic partners;
• Conceptualizing research on key strategy documents, policy advocacy and governance and practice issues in the sector and advising the Executive Director accordingly;
• Provide guidance and thought leadership on all policy advocacy and governance developments relevant to RCK’s work;
• Develop strategies for influencing the practices, systems and policies of the Government, NGOs, UNHCR and regional bodies such as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU) so as to improve the welfare of refugees and other forced migrants;
• Establish strong links and partnerships with refugee host Counties for the welfare and rights of refugees and host communities;
• Develop and manages a rapid response function to act in a timely and effective way to the violation of rights of refugees’ and IDPs;
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with relevant Government agencies, UN agencies and non-governmental organizations to improve coordination in advocacy efforts and harness synergy;
• Take a leading role in lobbying and advocating for rights of refugees and IDPs in Kenya in partnership with partner agencies and other programme officers in RCK;
• Strengthen lobbying and advocacy capacity within RCK particularly in the field offices;
• Prepare fundraising proposals for the Advocacy, Policy Development and Governance Programme;
• Participate in RCK fundraising initiatives, preparation of project proposal and budgets as well as programme reporting;
• Work closely with the Senior Programme Officer for technical guidance and support;
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the Senior Programmes Officer and/or Executive Director as may reasonably be required, commensurate with your grade.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• Degree in Social Sciences, International Development or related field
• Postgraduate qualification preferred
• Minimum of three years’ experience delivering similar or related programmes in the Human rights and NGO sector.
• Knowledge of regional and international instruments relating to refugees, IDPs and general human rights.
• Ability to organize, facilitate advocacy workshops and write good reports
• Experience in proposal writing, programme management, monitoring and evaluation
• Ability to research, analyze and write policy briefs/ policy papers
• Demonstrated keen interest in refugee and host community policy and governance issues
Other Vacancies
Deadline of this Job: 12 January 2023
Deadline of this Job: 17 January 2023