Communications Officer African Institute for Development Policy Nairobi
AFIDEP is a non-profit policy think-tank whose purpose is to facilitate the synthesis, translation and utilization of research evidence in policy-making, program design, and resource allocation in Africa. AFIDEP, which has its Head office in Nairobi, is seeking a highly qualified and self- motivated individual to fill the following position.
Overall Task
Lead the design and implementation of a communication and policy dialogue program at AFIDEP as well as take part in the development and implementation of AFIDEP’s knowledge generation and synthesis program.
Specific Tasks and Duties:
Policy Dialogue:
• Identify and facilitate AFIDEP’s participation in important national and regional policy dialogue activities.
• Take part in AFIDEP’s policy dialogue activities e.g. attend meetings, make presentations.
• Expand AFIDEP’s policy links through the establishment of contact with relevant national
policymakers and regional bodies and networks.
Publications:
• Develop and oversee the production of AFIDEP’s institutional publications e.g. Brochure, Newsletter, Annual Report.
• Develop and oversee the production of AFIDEP’s policy-oriented publications e.g. Research Bulletins, Development Perspectives, Policy Briefs, and Fact Sheets.
Mass Media:
• Link AFIDEP’s research to media to facilitate media coverage e.g. through publishing stories, press releases, facilitating journalists to report AFIDEP’s work, etc.
• Establish contact with relevant journalists to increase awareness of AFIDEP’s work among journalists.
Website and other Social Media:
• Manage AFIDEP’s website, ensuring that content is up to date, all links are working, the design is revised regularly to keep up to date with changing web-related technology.
• Develop content for AFIDEP’s website – news stories, development perspectives, research bulletins, etc.
• Establish and manage AFIDEP’s social media strategy and presence (AFIDEP Blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc)
• Keep abreast of other emerging social media and web 2.0 tools, taking advantage of these to extend the reach and impact of AFIDEP’s work.
Research Program:
• Contribute to the development of knowledge translation and policy analysis proposals.
• Contribute to the implementation of knowledge translation and policy analysis projects.
Information Resources Management:
• Manage AFIDEP’s emerging library information resources
• Manage AFIDEP’s access to online information resources
Requirements
• Masters degree in communications or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and experience in using relevant analytical
software
• Experience in developing policy briefs and web-based advocacy materials
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English (proficiency in French is desirable)
• Graphics and web design skills would be an added advantage
• Evidence of scientific publications and experience in writing proposals
• Experience in policy engagement and program management
This position will be for a period of 2 years, with possibility of extension. A competitive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants are required to send their 1) one-page cover letter, 2) CV (including three relevant referees), and 3) maximum if two page statement detailing career goals and interests to:
Administration Officer
African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP),
P.O. Box 14688-00800 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: info@afidep.org
Website: http://www.afidep.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We would, therefore, like to discourage applicants from making follow-up calls regarding their applications for this position.
Overall Task
Lead the design and implementation of a communication and policy dialogue program at AFIDEP as well as take part in the development and implementation of AFIDEP’s knowledge generation and synthesis program.
Specific Tasks and Duties:
Policy Dialogue:
• Identify and facilitate AFIDEP’s participation in important national and regional policy dialogue activities.
• Take part in AFIDEP’s policy dialogue activities e.g. attend meetings, make presentations.
• Expand AFIDEP’s policy links through the establishment of contact with relevant national
policymakers and regional bodies and networks.
Publications:
• Develop and oversee the production of AFIDEP’s institutional publications e.g. Brochure, Newsletter, Annual Report.
• Develop and oversee the production of AFIDEP’s policy-oriented publications e.g. Research Bulletins, Development Perspectives, Policy Briefs, and Fact Sheets.
Mass Media:
• Link AFIDEP’s research to media to facilitate media coverage e.g. through publishing stories, press releases, facilitating journalists to report AFIDEP’s work, etc.
• Establish contact with relevant journalists to increase awareness of AFIDEP’s work among journalists.
Website and other Social Media:
• Manage AFIDEP’s website, ensuring that content is up to date, all links are working, the design is revised regularly to keep up to date with changing web-related technology.
• Develop content for AFIDEP’s website – news stories, development perspectives, research bulletins, etc.
• Establish and manage AFIDEP’s social media strategy and presence (AFIDEP Blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc)
• Keep abreast of other emerging social media and web 2.0 tools, taking advantage of these to extend the reach and impact of AFIDEP’s work.
Research Program:
• Contribute to the development of knowledge translation and policy analysis proposals.
• Contribute to the implementation of knowledge translation and policy analysis projects.
Information Resources Management:
• Manage AFIDEP’s emerging library information resources
• Manage AFIDEP’s access to online information resources
Requirements
• Masters degree in communications or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and experience in using relevant analytical
software
• Experience in developing policy briefs and web-based advocacy materials
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English (proficiency in French is desirable)
• Graphics and web design skills would be an added advantage
• Evidence of scientific publications and experience in writing proposals
• Experience in policy engagement and program management
This position will be for a period of 2 years, with possibility of extension. A competitive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants are required to send their 1) one-page cover letter, 2) CV (including three relevant referees), and 3) maximum if two page statement detailing career goals and interests to:
Administration Officer
African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP),
P.O. Box 14688-00800 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: info@afidep.org
Website: http://www.afidep.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We would, therefore, like to discourage applicants from making follow-up calls regarding their applications for this position.
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