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Terms of reference: Fundraising and Communications Officer

The purpose of the position:

Under the general guidance of the Regional programme manager and the Fundraising and Communications manager, and with frequent interaction and technical support from the communications and fundraising department of ICS Netherlands, the incumbent will be responsible for developing/translating and implementing the communications and fundraising initiatives of ICS Africa.

The position will be based in the ICS Africa regional offices in Nairobi.

Key areas of accountability

Fundraising

• Consolidate existing partnership with major international and corporate donors to maintain or increase their contributions to ICS programmes; ensuring additional income by first half of 2013. Fundraising targets have been set per programme
• Research corporate landscape – A mapping and segmentation of corporate prospects in the region with research to include, interests and potential range of investors and /partnerships, etc.
• New Prospects: Ensure follow-up contact with prospects who have expressed interest in partnering with ICS. Significantly expand prospect base by targeting specific private sector companies and international donors
• Organize and implement donor/investor cultivation events in the region
• Ensure donors and partners receive consistent, quality communications and have highly effective opportunities to engage with ICS  programmes.
• Write fundraising materials, including letters of inquiry, grant proposals, acknowledgement letters, and other donor-targeted content.
• Develop and maintain ICS donation and prospect records in a fundraising database,
• Monitoring of fundraising costs and income against plan. Ensuring correct procedures followed and donor/investor requirements are clear to the programme teams

Communication

• Develop/translate and implement the ICS Africa communications strategy
• Will have a primary responsibility for  internal and external communications of ICS Africa  including liaison with internal and external partners, stakeholders, foundations , government, the media  and potential investors ;
• Brand visibility: Promote the new ICS brand with clear messaging and targeting of specific audiences.  The new brand is expected to gain regional and global recognition over time.
• Lead communications efforts around various events planned within ICS Africa, including knowledge fairs, ICS regional and international meetings, conferences, workshops hosted by ICS etc.
• Lead the development of communications material on results and impact, also in support of the ongoing fundraising campaigns. Lead and coordinate materials that ‘sell’ the relevance of ICS programmes
• Provide active guidance on more optimal use and work on improvements of website, including social media and production of new audiovisual materials.
• Maintain and strengthen the existing partnership with civil society organizations, foundations and other external and new partners.
• Lead the development of the production ICS annual reports and lead on preparation of related communications material.
• Develop/provide input to briefing notes, press releases, communiqués, talking points and speeches for external and internal communications

Educational background & previous work experience:

• A degree in a relevant field: Business administration, business management, communications, public/international relations, or  journalism
• At least 5 year’s work experience in fundraising, communications and/or public relations, media,  and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Sales (of organizations projects) – and account management experience a must
• Knowledge of current theories and practices in fundraising, marketing and communications highly desirable.
• MA in a relevant field is an asset;
• Work experience within a national/international project is  a must

Competencies required

• Proven ability to design and implement complex resource mobilization strategies and to bring additional income in
• Proven ability to open new doors, to built a network of organizations and funds that are willing to support ICS financially
• Proven ability to conceptualize, design and implement major campaigns, including in the field of marketing and branding, especially utilising modern communication tools and processes
• Proven skills in information, communication, marketing, fund-raising outreach, advocacy and ability to relate to mass media:
• Experience in  different forms of communications production and marketing including, web-based applications , social media networking as well as on-line campaigning:
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiency;
• Knowledge about institutional and multilateral donors and an understanding of the politics affecting major donors and their policies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Well developed sense of creativity and innovation
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

How to Apply

Eligible candidates are requested to submit an online application at the following link: rorecruit@icsafrica.org: with the subject: Application for communications and fundraising officer.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 11th  February 2012.

Applications received after this will not be considered.

In view of the volume of applications, only candidates being invited to an interview will be contacted

Position Title: Content Developer (several positions)

Reports to: Deployment Head

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Basic Purpose:

To ensure that content for training delivery is created at the stipulated time, cost and quality norms.

Expected End Results    

Creation and customization of Content as per the business and people requirement of the region one is operating in.

Major Activities

• Understand and study the business challenges and the market reality of the region operating in. Should create effective content on Product, Process and Skills for both Sales and CS staff working at different levels.
• Update one’s knowledge on country’s laws and regulation so as to create content that enables the sales and CS staff to sell products and service clients while complying with the local laws.
• Get an in-depth understanding of the training requirements of the sales and CS staff so as to create the content accordingly.
• Have thorough knowledge of the competition, company products, pricing and the industry so as create useful and effective content.
• Liaise with Sales and CS trainers to get feedback on the training programs conducted so that relevant changes can be made.
• Construct learning solutions while ensuring quality.
• Create facilitator and participant guides as well as other training material.
• Conduct field study as and when required to obtain ground level data.
• Conducting pilot programs and Training of trainers on the content created

Essential Skills & Knowledge

Education

The ideal candidate should be in possession of a Post Graduate qualification, preferably an MBA, especially in English Literature/Mass communication from a recognised university

Relevant Experience:

Have a minimum of 8 years experience in operations or training in a medium to large sized organization, preferably in a telecom/FMCG industry.

Personal Characteristics & Behaviours:

• Have strong and creative written communication skills
• Have proficiency in MS- Office
• Be a team Player
• Be strong on logic and analytical ability
• Possess sound visualization skills
• Have an eye for detail
• Have research orientation.
• Have the ability to work within deadlines
• Experience in writing, editing, proof-reading for tutorials and technical articles would be     added advantage.
• Ability to explain complex issues in simple language to a broad consumer audience
• Familiarity with online publishing and active online blogging will be a strong plus

Application Process

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com to be received on or before Friday 16th December 2011.

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

The Institute of Economic Affairs is a think tank specializing in the promotion of public participation in public policy development through research and informed public debates.

It seeks to fill the position of a Communication Officer.

The main tasks of the Communication Officer will include:

• Managing the IEA-Kenya’s communications policy
• Edit and publication of institutional reports
• Production of IEA Policy Journal
• Development and management of communication databases
• Activate circulation of IEA newsletters
• Management of information needs and communication

Qualifications

• Education- a Bachelor’s degree in a social science or pertinent discipline
• Knowledge- Competence on diverse tools for policy communication
• Language – Superior oral and written communication in English

Contract Duration: Medium to long-term

Process: Interested candidates should send

(i) applications letter stating remuneration expected

(ii) a resume not exceeding 3 pages and

(iii) an original writing sample of up to 600 words.

Address: admin@ieakenya.or.ke

Subject: COMM-Search 2011

Closing Date for Applications: October 7, 2011

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The Bible Society of Kenya (BSK) is a nonsectarian, nondenominational organization that serves all Christian Churches, Christian Church Organizations and Christian Individuals by providing them with the Word of God.

Our mandate is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ by Translating, Producing, Distributing and encouraging the use of Holy Scriptures.

To effectively serve our mandate and to ensure the consistent delivery of quality programs, we are looking for mature, dynamic and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Public Relations Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develop strategic corporate communication plans in collaboration with the Office of the General Secretary and relevant Heads of Divisions and ensure that these are in line with and support the delivery of the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Devise and implement internal and external communications campaigns on key issues, activities and plans, which include overseeing the development, use and dissemination of corporate communication materials such as the intra/internet, brochures, newsletters etc.
• Manage effective and efficient documentation of all BSK activities and achievements, ensuring that all relevant highlights are captured and communicated to relevant audiences
• Participate in the development of a monitoring and evaluation system for measuring the impact of communication activities in the society.
• Act as the ‘corporate’ brand champion and central authority for BSK’s visual identity.
• Develop an appropriate media strategy for the organization and oversee the management of media relations including acting as the focal point of contact for journalists, press teams etc.
• Develop crisis-management communication plans, readiness, and response capabilities consistent with BSK’s guidelines.
• Plan, develop and implement PR strategies and take part in updating the overall communication plan as needed.
• Develop content for the regular update of the web site.
• Plan and organize all media events, including handling inquiries and relations with the national and international media, e.g. interviews, press releases, press briefings/conferences, provision of documents, pitch stories, site visits, etc.
• Coordinate the production of annual and other progress reports; preparation of the communication chapter of the semi-annual and annual reports and the monthly updates.
• Oversee the production of documentaries and other communication materials such as brochures, fliers, catalogues, price lists and profile of the society.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Communications or related field
• Membership to a relevant professional body such as MSK/PRSK
• Over three (3) years experience gained from a PR agency or a busy PR department
• Committed Christian in good standing with their Church

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Good Public Relations persuasion and negotiation skills in influencing the different publics.
• Proficiency in Desktop Publishing, Microsoft Office suite, e-mail and Internet.
• Proficiency in photography, video shooting and editing of functions activities and others of relevance to the BSK publics.
• Ability to maintain professional integrity in exercising PR and communication duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet in-house and mainstream media editorial deadlines including PR schedules

If your background, experience, competence match the qualifications, please send your application and a detailed C.V and include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details of 3 referees including day time telephone number to:

Human Resource Manager
Bible Society of Kenya
P.O. Box 72983 00200
Nairobi, Kenya

or email:  hr@biblesociety-kenya.org

Website: www.biblesociety-kenya.org

To be received not later than 20th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Communications Officer

One year contract (renewable to a maximum of three years)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Applications are invited for a Communications Officer to source and share the best news, information and resources from Provinces in Africa, with a focus on East Africa. This position will be principally managed by the Anglican Communion Office’s Director for Communications in co-operation with CAPA staff.

The Communications Officer will work closely with Provincial communications staff and General Secretaries to ensure that through a range of communications channels, including the Anglican Communion News Service, those inside and outside the Communion have a clearer understanding of the challenges and successes of church mission and life in that region.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications or an equivalent degree;
• Demonstrated experience as a working journalist/press officer and strong writing and precise editing skills in English;
• A sound knowledge of Anglicanism in Africa;
• Experience of undertaking communications work in other countries;
• Good IT skills and understanding of Social Media;
• Existing relationships with regional and international media
• Good organisational skills and willing to be flexible, with the ability to work to deadlines;
• An ability to work with minimum supervision;

Further information on the post including a full job description can be found on www.anglicancommunion.org.

Your application should include a CV indicating relevant experience, a personal statement outlining your suitability for the position and the name of two referees.

It should be sent to jan.butter@aco.org or to the Anglican Communion Office in London by Friday 23rd September 2011.

Short listing will take place in early October and interviews will be held in Nairobi in early November and may include a short practical test.

The position will be located in Nairobi and, while people from outside Kenya are invited to apply, there are no additional benefits for expatriates.

Annual Salary and Allowances is Kshs 2,500,000- 2,700,000 depending on experience.

The contract will be reviewed annually and may be renewed up to a maximum of three years.

The Anglican Communion Office in London, England, is the permanent secretariat for the Anglican Consultative Council, the Primates’ Meeting and the Lambeth Conference, as well as for commissions, committees, networks and other groups of the Anglican Communion.

Staff from six continents work to consolidate Communion history, information and data; facilitate Communion-wide projects on church growth and evangelism, relief, development, advocacy and theological studies; source and share Anglican Communion news and information worldwide; maintain a presence at the United Nations; and also facilitate meetings on ecumenical dialogues, interfaith dialogues and on Faith and Order issues.