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Communications Officer – Documentation

Ref. No.:-KCO/HR/023/2011

Reports to the Deputy Country Director and stationed in Nairobi

Purpose of Job:- To provide effective technical support to AMREF programmes for documentation and communication of AMREF’s models, innovations, and services for various relevant audiences.

Key Responsibilities:-
  • Planning, developing and implementing communication strategies in liaison with the country programme and AMREF Headquarters
  • Developing and editing policy briefs in liaison with Deputy Country Director and programme staff.
  • Supporting the programme team in proposal development and writing
  • Identifying need, developing and disseminating documentation
  • Analysing, editing and packaging of research and other scientific data for publication
  • Supporting the advocacy team in the development and writing of advocacy policies
  • Liaising with the Public Relations Officer to package media information for publication
  • Giving technical support in the development of scientific and user-friendly materials for scientific conference presentations and other technical meetings
  • Providing programme information to Headquarters and other AMREF offices
  • Regularly updating and packaging project profiles for brand visibility, fundraising initiatives and public awareness
Qualifications and Competencies:-

The ideal candidate should be a team player with the following qualities:
  • A first degree in Social Sciences, Development Communications, Journalism or its equivalent
  • At least four years experience in communications, documentation and policy advocacy
  • Good experience in public health or scientific writing, editing and publication
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and produce documents on time
  • Ability to work independently with multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams
  • Good communication, planning, analytical and organisational skills
  • Evidence of various publications and research done by self.


These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and development-oriented professionals. If you meet the qualifications specified above, send your application letter include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees and CV to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF in Kenya, by email - recruitment@amref.org

Please quote the position and reference number in the subject matter.

The closing date for submitting applications is June 10, 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.