REPORTS TO: Principal Investigator, Nairobi Programme Director, Head of Communication
INDIRECTLY REPORTS TO: Head of Community Engagement
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None
BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: Will have limited role in planning expenditure and managing funds.
JOB DIMENSIONS:
- Participate in the design and planning of new stakeholder/public/school /university engagement activities including setting up participatory meetings and identifying resource requirements.
- Ensure smooth implementation of public engagement and communication activities in Nairobi region as agreed upon in the Programme engagement work plan
- Support in the facilitation and expansion of school engagement activities including: on-line school engagement (SEP KEMRI website); “I’m a scientist” on-line engagement platform; and other appropriate Nairobi school engagement approaches identified through 1 and 2 above
- To explore potential future opportunities for communication/engagement in Nairobi and beyond through engagement with key health/education stakeholders, researchers and members of the public.
- To support the Policy engagement officer and the head of communications in media engagement and liaison for dissemination of research.
- To support the Policy engagement officer and the head of communications in website content development / updating in collaboration with the ICT department and scientists for:
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- The Programme website www.kemri-wellcome.org
- The SEP website
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- Liaise with the KWTRP Head of Community Engagement and the Head of Communications, and / or other programme officers working in relevant areas to implement an overarching communications strategy
- To prepare/draft write-ups as may be required for inclusion in/ to support proposals, posters, presentations/seminars, IEC materials (including website content) and publications.
- Participate in tracking use of project funds/ grants through the monitoring, review and preparation of field expense reports, tracking of study expenses etc.
- Prepare and submit draft reports/media as required including activity reports, project progress reports, short videos etc.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in the design and implementation of new community/public/school/university engagement and communication activities
- Engaging with health and education stakeholders in the implementation of engagement/communication activities
- To implement KWTRP school and university engagement activities
- To keep KWTRP website updated with KWTRP Nairobi updates
- To support media liaison/communication and policy engagement where required
- To prepare/draft write-ups as may be required for inclusion in/ to support proposals, posters, presentations/seminars, IEC materials (including website content) and publications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A degree in a relevant discipline (communications/ journalism/Public Relations/ Social science / health / Community Development)
- Experience in desktop publishing software (Correl Draw, Photoshop, etc)
- At least 3 years’ experience in public engagement/communication/development
- Experience of creating and implementing engagement/communication plans and activities in a busy organization
- Experience of preparing visual content for scientific/health communication media (e.g. websites, video, magazines, policy briefs, newspaper articles etc.) in a variety of styles to suit different audiences
- Excellent familiarity with modern and best practice approaches to communication, knowledge exchange and information management
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications
COMPETENCIES:
- Good inter-personal skills and ability to network, build and maintain strong relationships
- ICT skills including familiarity with website design approaches
- Excellent presentation skills (use of PowerPoint or other media including video), excellent quality of written work in English
- Ability to work with limited supervision to meet deadlines
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.
The application closing date is 7th October 2018.
KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal opportunity employer. Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. KWTRP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).