Communication Production Officer Career Opportunity

International Committee of the Red Cross
Denis Pritt Road
P.O. Box 73226, Nairobi
00200 - Kenya
E-mail address - hr.nai @ icrc.org

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

ICRC's Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution's humanitarian activities in Kenya. Tanzania and Djibouti. It also runs Regional Specialist Unrts that provide expertise to ICRC delegations in East Africa, the Great Lakes region and the Horn of Africa. Among these specialists' services, is the Regional Production Office, which supports ICRC delegations in the production of Communication material.

The ICRC in Nairobi is seeking an experienced and highly motivated person to fill the above-mentioned position. The duties will require an in-depth knowledge of the communication production industry (printing, design, and audio visual) and the ability to coordinate complex projects.

THE RESPONSIBLITIES;

• Assist in the production of communication material such as calendars, promotional materials, exhibits, radio spots, leaflets, templates etc. Handle specific projects in an independent manner;
• Provide professional and technical support to the Head of Production office including creative ideas on design & contents;
• Provide input regarding adaptation of Headquarter (Switzerland) and Regional (Nairobi) produced products to local audiences;
• Request quotes, negotiate prices, control and process LPO's, ROs and invoices, monitor compliance of suppliers with deadlines and quality requirements;
• Contribute to optimise the distribution and promotion of ICRC communication products to internal and external audiences;
  
• Collect and analyse data on delegations' needs and target audiences preferences, for instance, through surveys and focus groups;
  
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the overall responsibility for the post.

THE REQUIREMENTS;

• University degree in Communications or any other related field;
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in the Communication Production Industry;
• Good technical knowledge of production processes (print and audio visual);
• Excellent communication and proofreading skills;
• Good organizational, analytical and problem solving skills;
• Computer skills - Good knowledge of design programmes (Adobe, suite, etc) and excellent knowledge of MS Office and e-mail;
• Fluent in English and Swahili and a good knowledge of French.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Self motivated, innovative and creative;
• Able to work independently and in a team;
• Flexibility and willingness to travel;
• Able to work under pressure;
• Experience in the Humanitarian sector is an added advantage.

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human Resources on the above address on or before 5 December, 2008. Please include detailed curriculum vitae. current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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