NB: This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply as their applications will be considered alongside this round.
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Communications Director
Job Objective
One of AMREF’s key goals is to effectively utilise e-communications in both an external and internal capacity, capitalising on new technologies and developments to help AMREF achieve its goals.
We are looking to recruit an experienced and proactive E-communications Officer to enhance this. The E-communications Officer will manage e-communications and create a positive image that promotes the objectives and achievements of AMREF.
In addition, the postholder will have a key role in reviewing AMREF’s online presence and enhancing the design and content elements of the AMREF website and other e-communications tools.
Management Responsibility
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Communications Director
Job Objective
One of AMREF’s key goals is to effectively utilise e-communications in both an external and internal capacity, capitalising on new technologies and developments to help AMREF achieve its goals.
We are looking to recruit an experienced and proactive E-communications Officer to enhance this. The E-communications Officer will manage e-communications and create a positive image that promotes the objectives and achievements of AMREF.
In addition, the postholder will have a key role in reviewing AMREF’s online presence and enhancing the design and content elements of the AMREF website and other e-communications tools.
Management Responsibility
- Responsible for accurate, up-to-date and useful content on the AMREF websites
- Responsible for development of all improvements to the e-communication tools
- Responsible for delivering on project activities
Description of Duties
- Consistent updating and maintenance of AMREF’s e-communication tools - the website, intranet, newsletters including gathering and writing of required content
- Assist in devising and implementing an annual e-communications plan for AMREF
- Assist in developing and implementing new e-communications tools
- Ensure AMREF’s e-presence is up to date and aligned to emerging digital technologies
- Drive traffic to the AMREF website using a variety of e-marketing techniques while ensuring that all content is attractive, engaging and in line with AMREF’s brand guidelines
- Develop, manage and actively contribute to AMREF’s online communities-blogs, Facebook, Twitter etc
- Measure, analyse, improve and report on the usability and other statistics on the AMREF website and its social media accounts
- Assist in the provision of support and training to AMREF e-communication tool users.
- Assist in the administration of security and hosting of all e-communication tools to ensure maximum “up-time”
Accountability
Supervision: Work independently with authority from the Communications Director
Decision Making: Makes decisions with regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them
Responsibility over data or information: has access to important and highly confidential Communications information in AMREF HQ Directorate
Responsibility over assets: Computer, printer, office furniture. Custodian of various communication and fundraising reports
Responsibility over staff: E-communications interns
Job Specifications
Required Minimum Qualification
Supervision: Work independently with authority from the Communications Director
Decision Making: Makes decisions with regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them
Responsibility over data or information: has access to important and highly confidential Communications information in AMREF HQ Directorate
Responsibility over assets: Computer, printer, office furniture. Custodian of various communication and fundraising reports
Responsibility over staff: E-communications interns
Job Specifications
Required Minimum Qualification
Professional/Qualifications
- Degree in Communications with at least 3 years experience in the field of web development and web management.
- A diploma in web development is an added advantage.
Relevant Experience
- Website development and maintenance
- Experience in writing for the Web
- Strong awareness and experience of e-communications and social media platforms
- Experience in developing, optimizing and incorporating multimedia content (such as videos, webcasts, and blogs) into websites
Length of Experience
- 3+ years in similar or related field/ environment
Key Skills
- Use of internet graphic design tools
- Web development and programming tools
- Creative with a flare for communication and design
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including a good command of English
- Able to manage multiple projects
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and innovative
- Enthusiasm and drive
- Analytical skills
- Confident
- Flexible and a team player
Performance Standard
- Quality of work as indicated by achievement of specific goals and objectives as detailed in the Unit work plan
If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (CHR/11/08-15) on the AMREF HRM Enterprise.
Opening date 23/1/2012,
Closing Date 30/1/2012.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
