- Location: Nairobi (CO), Kenya
- Time Type: Full Time
- Posted On: Posted Today
- Job Requisition ID: JR2446271
- Hardship Level: B
- Family Type: Family
- Grade: NOC
- Staff Member / Affiliate Type: National Professional Officer
- Reason: Regular > Regular Assignment
- Remote Work Accepted: No
- Target Start Date: 2024-12-01
- Job Posting End Date: August 26, 2024
Standard Job Description:
Title: Communications Officer
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships:
In alignment with its Global Communications Strategy, UNHCR seeks skilled communications professionals to craft and implement activities that lead the narrative on forced displacement, generate empathy, and mobilize action. The role encompasses communications strategy, media relations, content production, social media engagement, public outreach, and more.
Duties:
- Develop and implement communication strategies.
- Monitor news trends and ensure UNHCR’s messaging is included.
- Forge partnerships for content production and promotion.
- Create news-driven content to lead narratives and mobilize action.
- Ensure maximum impact of content through strategic distribution.
- Monitor and adjust communication projects as needed.
Additional Duties for News and Media Roles:
- Implement communications strategies and campaigns.
- Draft and fact-check media releases and statements.
- Act as a spokesperson and manage media relations.
- Oversee communications projects, ensuring alignment with UNHCR branding.
- Maintain and upgrade communication skills and tools.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience:
- 6 years relevant experience with an undergraduate degree.
- 5 years relevant experience with a graduate degree.
- 4 years relevant experience with a doctorate degree.
- Field(s) of Education: Journalism, International Relations, Political Science, Communications, Public Information, Media, Film/Video, or related fields.
Skills:
- Essential:
- Drafting and Documentation
- International Media Contacts
- Strategic Communication
- Public Speaking
- Digital Content Production
- Desirable:
- Social Media Presence
- Advocacy Campaigns
- Brand Management
- Experience with Digital Analytics
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English and the UN working language of the duty station, if not English.
Additional Information:
- Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
- Nature of Position: The Communications Officer will work closely with the Executive Office at the Branch Office Nairobi and Associate Communications Officers in Kakuma and Dadaab Sub-Offices.
- Living and Working Conditions:
- The role involves working with high-level missions and contributing to various communications strategies for UNHCR Kenya.
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