Programme Assistant Communications and Investigative Journalism

Work Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting to: Communications Officer / Executive Director

Scope of Work
The Africa Centre for Open Governance is seeking a skilled motivated individual to fill the position of Communications Programme Assistant. The main task of the assistant is to provide support to the Communications Officer in all matters relating to AfriCOG’s Communications and the Investigative Journalism Programme.

Profile
The job holder must have the following key attributes and skills:
• Excellent writing skills demonstrated by written materials, ideally published
• Excellent command of the English language, spoken and written
• Good understanding of investigative journalism.
• Strong contacts to and knowledge of media structures and media personnel
• Good quality control and proof reading skills.
• Ability to understand and synthesise information quickly for different target audiences.
• Efficient and independent self-starter, confident in dealing with people at various social and official levels
• Strong team work and coordination skills and ability to work under pressure
• At least a good first degree in a relevant subject.

Successful candidate will:
1 Assist the Communications Officer in planning and coordinating of all IJ project activities
2 Assist the Communications Programme Officer in managing all administration of the IJ
3 Assist in planning and organizing all IJ events and workshops
4 Assist the Communications Officer in drafting monthly substantive reports for activities conducted
5 Assist the Communications Officer in organising and providing professional support as necessary to consultants, task forces, working groups etc, who are involved in the implementation of AfriCOG’s IJ programme
6 Carry out any other duties as may be defined by the Communications Officer / Executive Director

If you feel that you meet the criteria, please send your detailed CV including contacts of three referees to admin@africog.org on or before 03rd June 2011. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.