Senior communications expert , Kenya

Chemonics seeks a senior communications expert for the anticipated USAID East Africa U.S. Trade and Investment Center Program. The program will aim to increase economic growth, resilience, and integration by promoting an enabling environment for trade and investment intra-regionally and internationally between East Africa and the United States. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. This position is located in Kenya.

Responsibilities include: 

• Developing systems to meet communication goals 
• Developing and implementing advertising and public awareness campaigns using a variety of media
• Working with the monitoring and evaluation team to monitor the impact of public awareness/communications activities

Qualifications:  

• ​Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, public relations, journalism, English, international development, international relations, business administration, or related field required; master's degree strongly preferred
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, five of which should be in developing countries, preferably in Africa
• Extensive experience related to developing communications strategies and materials for development assistance initiative or programs strongly preferred
• Ability to develop and implement knowledge management tools or systems
• Ability to work collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to use the latest ICT technology and computer software programs; and excellent website design, maintenance, and management skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluent English required​​​​​

Application Instructions:

 

Send electronic submissions to EastAfricaTrade@chemonics.com by December 1, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

 

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “East Africa U.S. Trade and Investment Center Program - senior communications expert” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

 

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.​​