IRC Communication Advocacy Policy Lead Jobs in Kenya
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives.
Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
Position Summary:
The IRC seeks a Communications Advocacy and Policy (CAP) Lead who will lead on the communication strategy and portfolio for the Gavi REACH project. Gavi REACH is a three-year $50 million project funded by Gavi and focused on increasing vaccination coverage among children under 5 in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.
The CAP Lead will report to the Project Director and collaborate closely with the Technical Teams to conceptualize, plan and implement the project’s internal and external communications, as well as leading advocacy efforts for the project.
The individual will ensure that the project’s messaging is consistent and engaging and lead on communications needs for Gavi REACH including preparing and updating various communications outputs, leading communications needs for Gavi REACH events, liaise with IRC Communications team on project communications and provide support for reporting and other documents generated by Gavi REACH.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a communications strategy for the REACH Project
• Developing and implementing communications plans, strategies and work plans, campaigns, events, and other initiatives in support of the project activities
• Provide communications support for Learning Agenda activities (including participating in Learning Agenda meetings, supporting documentation of learning agenda activities, and building the capacity of Gavi REACH country staff on communications related to the Learning Agenda). Develop dissemination strategies for the Learning Agenda portfolio
• Researching, preparing fact-checking, editing, and producing professional media and communications materials for various audiences and ensuring their timely dissemination and amplification via IRC and non-IRC communications channels at the country and regional level and, where appropriate, global level.
• Creating high-quality media and multimedia content for dissemination in the country, and via Gavi REACH platforms.
• Support communications needs for Gavi REACH events (in consultation with the Technical Team and project leadership)
• Maintaining a prominent position in the news and for advocacy. This includes by initiating and drafting briefing notes, preparing press releases, fact sheets, press lines and guidance notes, social media outputs, etc.
• Prepare and manage the project’s communication budget.
• Ensure photos and videos for external use globally are captured with consent and shared following the IRC’s Content process.
Technical Support and Coordination
Advance the REACH Projects Advocacy:
• Serve as a resource on immunization advocacy for IRC policy, advocacy, and communications colleagues leading engagement in multilateral processes and with the United Nations system and donor governments
• Act as a strategic thought partner for the REACH Project’s overall immunization policy and advocacy work
• Monitor and engage with immunization-focused key events
Policy analysis, research, and writing:
• Deepen the IRC’s immunization policy engagement through analyzing policy and financing trends in the 4 target countries
• Produce relevant, timely policy analyses, briefs and reports
• Develop various advocacy products including country briefs, learning briefs, technical briefs, advocacy briefs, social media kits and other publicity materials for the project
• Drafting talking points and messages related to GAVI REACH for PMU leadership and senior IRC staff
Advance Coordination with Internal and External Partners:
• Coordinate and lead all Communications-related meetings on behalf of Gavi REACH
• Work with Gavi REACH Technical Team on developing and packaging content for internal and external audiences
• Manage internal partnerships with the IRC Health Unit and Global Communications, Advocacy, and Policy teams to ensure integrated, strategic, and cohesive activities
Capacity-building for Policy, Advocacy, and Communications:
• Contribute to the development of Gavi REACH staff in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan through training and mentoring on Communication-related issues.
Qualification
• Education: Master’s degree in Communications, Public Health, Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations or a related field.
• Minimum Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience in working in media, journalism, advocacy, and communications and marketing
• Experience in global health or global development required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in policy, advocacy and/or communications for global health
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software
• Outstanding writing, editing, and social media skills.
• Ability to work independently and generate creative solutions and approaches to documenting project learnings
• Experience developing technical, learning briefs and other key communications outputs for health projects
• Preferred experience supporting public health projects, programs or initiatives.
• Very good technical affinity for media contexts including knowledge of a wide range of multimedia, web, and digital tools.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IRC Communication Advocacy Policy Lead Jobs in Kenya
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