Health, Education and Social Programs International Health and Development Division Nairobi Kenya
About ICF International If you want to work on the leading issues of the day, if you want your work to reflect your passion in life, if you truly want to make the world a better place, then you want to work at ICF International.
Whether ensuring efficient use of energy resources, protecting the environment for generations to come, supporting cancer and HIV/AIDS patients and returning veterans, keeping young people in school and educators informed, delivering results in emergency preparedness, or breaking ground in any number of today’s issues, ICF works in the topics that lead the news.
We have a passionate commitment to our work and to helping our clients achieve their objectives. We combine technical expertise with world-class analytics. We provide room for entrepreneurial thinking and grass-roots innovation to achieve compelling results for both our clients’ projects and our own company. All our work is done in a professional, collegial, and intellectual environment that allows individuals the latitude they need to perform work that parallels their passions.
*Job Description:
The Communication Advisor will work with the Deputy Chief of Party to implement the MEASURE Evaluation PIMA communication strategy and share the project’s accomplishments with key project stakeholders. The Communication Advisor will lead efforts to create and deliver news and know-how to internal and external audiences. Information may be delivered in the form of e-newsletters, web content, and other communication material as necessary. In addition, this position will work closely with the Knowledge Management Specialist based in Chapel Hill on technical knowledge management, branding, editing, design, layout and production support. The Communication Advisor will ideally have a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and have at least five years’ experience working with donor funded programs. This is a full time position.
Key Responsibilities: 50% /Material Development/: Assist in the creation and delivery of news and other information to audiences both internal and external to MEASURE Evaluation PIMA through periodic communication. The Communication Advisor will work with technical staff to develop communication plans for specific information products, write feature success stories, best practices and useful know-how in various areas of M&E as a health system strengthening intervention and conduct photography and videography of project activities to support feature stories. The Communication Advisor will also manage MEASURE Evaluation PIMA Web site content, keeping information current by working closely with the MEASURE Evaluation PIMA team.
50%/Coordinate communication efforts: /Coordinate closely with USAID/Kenya Communication Working Group to gather and share information for agency purposes. Communicate with PIMA community of practice members on a regular basis about project highlights and emerging developments in health system strengthening. Coordinate conference logistics where project has a presence. Develop presentation materials. Exhibit on behalf of MEASURE Evaluation PIMA at conferences and events.
Qualification and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, English or similar experience
- At least five years relevant experience in print, digital and social media, working with printers and promotional products agencies and working with USAID or other international donors
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with strong proofreading skills Experience with translating and composing technical information for broad audiences
- Demonstrated ability to execute communication plans
- Highly organized self-starter with the ability to work independently, and as team member
- Fluency in English is required. ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.
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Title: Communications Advisor
Location: KE-110-Nairobi
Requisition ID: 1500002159
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