Communications Jobs in Kenya 2013.
The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) is non-governmental human rights and governance organization that seeks to promote human rights by advocating for legal and policy reforms, monitoring government adherence to human rights, rehabilitating victims of torture, forensic investigations, and documentation of torture cases for legal redress and capacity building of key
stakeholders.
Our mission is premised on the need ‘‘To Promote and Safeguard the Rights of all against Torture by
Holding the State Accountable’’.
We wish to invite applications from highly competent, dynamic and result-oriented candidates to fill the following vacancies in the organization:
Assistant Programme Officer: Advocacy and Communications
Core Duties:
Manage and update the organizations website and social media
Maintain and manage IMLU’s various databases
Arrange timely responses to specific media enquiries and provide them with information regarding IMLU and its work
Maintain, update and manage the organization’s resource center
Review and monitor print, broadcast and on-line media coverage of IMLU.
Other Duties:
Assist the Programme Officer in the implementation of advocacy and communication functions
Assist in the coordination and facilitation of training programmes that support advocacy at all levels
Assist in the preparation of communication tools and materials: publications, reports, media releases, etc
Assist in the preparation and writing of project and donor reports
Assist in the development and maintenance of strong stakeholder partnerships.
Qualifications and Attributes:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication studies or any other relevant social science from a recognized university
Minimum of 1 year relevant professional experience, preferably in an NGO
Training and hands-on experience in ICT and social media networking
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in advocacy and communication on human rights and governance issues
Experience in working with the media in advocacy
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Outstanding networking and interpersonal skills
Employment at IMLU is on contractual terms and candidates ready for the challenge are encouraged to apply.
All applications to be received by close of business Monday 27th May 2013.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Send your application letter and CV, including your current salary, expected remuneration, three professional referees and day time telephone contacts to: jobs@imlu.org with the subject matter as above for the respective position.
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