UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND (UNICEF)
KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, DONOR RELATIONS - NOR (Fixed Term Appointment)
KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, DONOR RELATIONS - NOR (Fixed Term Appointment)
Date of Issue: 24 October 2008
Closing Date: 06 November 2008
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates who are Kenyan Nationals to fill the above position on a Fixed Term Appointment in Communication, Partnership and Participation Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.
Purpose of Post: Under the direct supervision of the Communications Officer and general guidance of the Deputy Representative, responsible for the consolidation of donor reports for UNICEF Kenya, based on information gathered from programme sectors and field offices. Incumbent is also responsible for monitoring schedule of reports, based on information
consolidated by the Budget Control Unit.
Also ensures the timely preparation and dissemination of other mandatory and special reports, as well as briefing documents and corporate publications relating to programme activities in support of the UNICEF mission in the country. Incumbent responsible for using information on programme activities to update the UNICEF Kenya website.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Timely and accurate reporting and monitoring of donor reports. This includes gathering of information, consolidation, editing and production of interim and final reports as per set deadlines as well as the production of Consolidated Donor Report(s).
2) Collaborate with the Deputy Representative and Section Heads to compile, produce and disseminate mandatory UNICEF reports, including the Annual Report.
3) Contribute to the development of fundraising proposals in line with the overall fundraising strategy. This includes compilation of information, editing and layout when necessary.
4) Support fundraising and other missions through the compilation and preparation of briefing and other programme documents for advocacy and information sharing purposes.
5) Enable an 'institutional memory' within the office through development and maintenance of record keeping of reports, proposals and other material developed for reporting and fundraising.
6) Maintain regular contact with programme sections in order to ensure an updated and comprehensive knowledge base on UNICEF programmes for use in material development.
7) Assist development and regularly update the UNICEF Kenya website utilizing materials and information from briefing packs for donors, donor reports, and feature stories generated by the section.
Required Qualifications: University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations; or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area.
Competencies:
- Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form;
- Specific skills in writing reports and proposals;
- Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with programme colleagues and donors, government officials and other UNICEF partners;
- Knowledge of computer systems, internet navigation and various office applications, specifically interactive digital media;
- Ability to handle excel and UNICEF's ProgrammeManagement Systems;
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
Experience: Two years progressively responsible professional work experience in development agency or communication field handling development issues.
Language(s): Fluency in English and another UN language is desirable. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that their applications along with their curricula vitae. Internal candidates should also enclose copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports.
Apply to:
The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
P.O. Box 44145,
Nairobi
or kenyahrvacancies @ unicef.org
Only short listed candidates Will be contacted Please indicate "KCO/CPP/2008-23 on the envelope.
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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