Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Communications Officer will report directly to the Programme Manager and support activities related to branding and visibility, development of messages, managing the website and dissemination of project information in consultation with the Programme Manager. They will also work closely with the wider Amref Global Communications Unit for appropriate guidance and support on the role execution.

Primary Responsibilities
• Work with the Programme Manager to develop and implement communications campaigns and strategies and monitor their success.
• Determine strategic communications campaigns that will help further the CSO hosting arrangement objectives.
• Produce and disseminate quarterly newsletters with the CSO Constituency and partners, in English and French.
• Lead the development and regularly update a new Gavi CSO website with increased functionality, strengthening exchanges with Gavi communications and social media, ensuring increased visibility of Gavi CSO Constituency on Gavi’s sites through stories, articles, and blogs.
• Create internal communications protocols and initiatives that will foster employee morale.
• Support the creation of communications material and content that support the CSO hosting arrangement brand and support the advocacy agenda, including white papers, website copy, and more.
• Develop and produce stories of how CSOs are supporting delivery, accountability, communications or providing technical support to country plans, and contributing to placing a focus on equity and vulnerable populations, aligned with Gavi Alliance 5.0 and CSCE approach priorities and strategic focus. Represent the CSO hosting arrangements at relevant events and press conferences.
• Reach out to influencers, media and beyond in order to arrange story placement on a national and global level.
• Develop and manage communications tools for the CSO Constituency and Gavi CSO Steering Committee.

Required Qualifications
• Education and Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or other related field 5. Required
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in designing and executing marketing and communications strategies and campaigns.
• Strong experience in the use of social media to advance a communications strategy/agenda.
• Up to date on industry trends in communications and knowledge management and able to stay ahead of the latest developments in the industry.
• Experience working in the health development space an added advantage. 6. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Language skills: Excellent spoken and written English; Proficiency in French is an added advantage.
• Great interpersonal skills and a team player.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
How to apply Interested? Please visit our website https://amref.org/vacancies/  to make your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Closing date is June 03, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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