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Title: Communications
Specialist
Do you have communications experience?
Do you enjoy writing, photography and graphic design? Do you have experience
with Monitoring & Evaluation? Do you want to make a difference? Do you
enjoy travel and adventure? If you would you like to join a dynamic team
working on stabilization initiatives for Somalia/Land, please read on!
The Transition Initiatives for
Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and implemented by Development
Alternative Inc (DAI), an international development organization. It responds
to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia/Land by mitigating conflict,
promoting stability and community cohesion, and increasing public confidence in
governance. TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term
stabilization goals. The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled,
diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Communications Specialist to join
our Nairobi based team.
Qualifications and
skills:
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism, humanities, marketing, public relations, international affairs or other related social sciences field;
- 4 years’ work experience in media or communications and monitoring & evaluations;
- Excellent oral and written English language skills;
- Photography, graphic design and short video production skills preferred;
- Demonstrated experience in writing and designing brochures, success stories, technical reports and promotional material;
- Experience in website design and content management a plus;
- Demonstrated cross-cultural communications ability;
- Experience in providing training and mentoring, particularly in the field of communications and monitoring & evaluation.
This is a Nairobi based position with
potential travel to Somalia and Somaliland. Qualified Kenyans and expatriates
based in Kenya are encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Do you have the above qualifications
and skills? Please send 1) a CV 2) current position and salary history and 3)
three professional references to TIS@dai.com.
Please title the subject of your email as: “Communications Specialist
Application” Closing date: Friday October 18, 2013. Please note only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
