Contract: Initially 6 months with possible extension
Location: Nairobi, EWCARDC
Responsible to: Regional Communications and Information Coordinator
HelpAge International
The contribution older women and men make to society – as carers, advisors, mediators, mentors and breadwinners – is invaluable. However, growing older is not without its problems.
HelpAge International helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives. Our work in over 75 countries is strengthened through our global network of like-minded organisations – the only one of its kind in the world.
Our vision
Our vision is a world in which all older people fulfil their potential to lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives.
Our mission
We work with the HelpAge network of affiliates and partners to ensure that people everywhere understand how much older people contribute to society, and that they must enjoy their right to healthcare, social services and economic and physical security.
The role
The main purpose of the role will be to assist in the advocacy and communication department in the planning, preparation and execution of communications products and activities that reinforce HelpAge’s organizational position and promote its vision and mission in Africa.
This will include providing support in the production of publications and IEC materials, maintenance of the HelpAge website and intranet and support to the coordination of HelpAge’s flagship campaign Age Demands Action (ADA).
ADA is a grassroots global campaign which takes place on the UN International Day of Older Persons on October 1st and other important days such as World Elder Abuse Day and World AIDS Day and involves older people across the world lobbying decision makers for their rights to be recognised. In the past, delegations who met with government have received firm commitments of increased pensions, improved healthcare and better access to basic needs such as food, water and credit. For more information about the campaign, please visit our website: www.helpage.org/get-involved/campaigns/age-demands-action/.
Core to this support role will be the promotion of the Hilton Humanitarian Prize which HelpAge was awarded in 2012 in recognition of being the only global organization with a singular focus on providing assistance to and advocating for disadvantaged older people.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include supporting the implementation of the regional communications strategy through:
Operational support
• Support in the collation and editing of articles as well as coordinating the production of HelpAge’s quarterly Ageing in Africa newsletter.
• Regular writing, editorial and content management work on HelpAge’s website Africa and pages, provision of news stories and facilitating real time reporting on key events such as ADA, updating Face book and other social media
• Supporting the implementation of the regional publishing plan motivating and coordinating input from country offices and network members
• Support in the production and dissemination of publications in dealing with printers, translators, editors
• Support to media engagement and activities, including regular and monitoring review of African new stories concerning HelpAge’s core themes
• Regular updating of EWCA intranet pages
• Coordination of organisational contacts database
• Manage the organizational information email account info@helpage.co.ke
• Collation and monitoring of annual organizational communication impact indicators
Support to Programmes
• Work with programme managers to support the extraction of quality impact information, case studies, testimonies and other programme materials, for organisational communication purposes (including regular publications, website and intranet).
• Support in editing, coordination of translations and production of project specific publications.
• Support in the coordination of communicational aspects of core events and workshops organised as part of the programmes
• Support the regional communications officer in building communication capacity with affiliate and partner organisations
• Ensure fair representativeness and visibility of HelpAge’s donors on all publications and other communications products, in particular the promotion of the Hilton Prize.
ADA campaign
• Assist in the planning and coordination of ADA in-country actions in Africa
• Respond promptly to questions and requests from delegation organisers and RDC team.
• Gather regular updates from participating countries on their activities and distribute regular updates to participants and HelpAge staff
• Monitor and evaluate all campaign activities, contributing to proposals and reports for grant funders, donors and for organisational learning
• Draft an ADA narrative report for the Africa region
• Assist in the development and distribution of campaign marketing materials like videos, banners, T-shirts ensuring greater visibility of HelpAge and the Hilton prize in particular.
• Tailor global campaign toolkits for partners in the region and assist them in using it
• Assist with budget monitoring and distribution of funds to third parties in the region
• Ensure that visibility of HelpAge receiving the Hilton Humanitarian Prize is raised through the on-going campaigns.
Other
• Coordinate activities showcasing the Hilton prize in the Africa region
• Conduct online research to gather intelligence data as needed
The post holder may be asked to undertake additional tasks, commensurate with status, after consultation and the provision of necessary support and training as appropriate.
Person specification
Essential
• Degree in communication/marketing or related subject
• At least two years of experience of communications within development organisations
• Excellent English writing and editorial skills
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills are a must
• Strong social media and online skills; able to write and upload campaign information on our website, Twitter, Face book, YouTube and Flickr
• Ability to use Photoshop, Illustrator and Windows Movie Maker or Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and familiarity with Outlook
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders on a global level
• Able to multitask and meet critical deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working with older persons and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Desirable:
3 Experience of taking part or working on a political or awareness raising campaign. |
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