The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a national, non-governmental organisation with the mission to promote, protect and enhance the enjoyment of all human rights by all men and women in Kenya.
The vision of the KHRC is a Kenya without human rights violations.
The KHRC wishes to recruit a suitably qualified person to fill the following position: Programme Officer, Media and Publicity
Purpose of the Job
The vision of the KHRC is a Kenya without human rights violations.
The KHRC wishes to recruit a suitably qualified person to fill the following position: Programme Officer, Media and Publicity
Purpose of the Job
- To provide leadership with respect to the KHRC’s media and communication strategy and to provide institutional publicity.
Primary tasks
This is a senior position that requires experience in action-oriented research and advocacy, community organising and mobilising and the use of diverse forms of old and new media for advocacy around human rights protection and promotion.
The incumbent will be expected to:
This is a senior position that requires experience in action-oriented research and advocacy, community organising and mobilising and the use of diverse forms of old and new media for advocacy around human rights protection and promotion.
The incumbent will be expected to:
- Conceptualise, design and implement the KHRC’s media and publicity strategy;
- Co-ordinate the compilation and dissemination of the KHRC’s periodic and annual reports;
- Provide leadership with respect to the production and dissemination of media, publicity and advocacy materials;
- Evaluate the information needs of the KHRC’s stakeholders and design and implement strategies to address them;
- Develop and ensure the distribution of media briefs on human rights issues being dealt with by the KHRC;
- Generate and maintain a database of relevant journalists, columnists, presenters, editors and other media workers for ensuring appropriate coverage of human rights issues and publicising the KHRC’s programme and project activities;
- Help maintain the KHRC’s image by ensuring coverage of the human rights issues being addressed by various programmes and projects;
- Ensure the KHRC’s website remains interactive, up to date and user friendly through effective web design, development and maintenance;
- Develop, implement and monitor the media and publicity programme and budget;
- Be a member of at least one of the KHRC’s internal committees;
- Perform any other tasks as assigned, from time to time, by management and/or the supervisor.
Competencies required
- University degree preferably in media/mass communications or related field;
- A post-graduate diploma in media /mass communication or related field;
- At least four years experience in related role (experience in the use of media for advocacy, media for social change or participatory communications would be an advantage);
- Experience in the use of information and communications technologies for advocacy (including website management);
- Experience presenting information in a clear and objective manner to a variety of target audiences;
- Technologically proficient in MS Office and relevant design, media, information technology and statistical packages.
Desired attributes
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights, including women’s human rights;
- Ability to multi-task and respond effectively;
- Creativity and innovation;
- Ability to manage conflicts;
- Ability to work in a diverse environment;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Applicants should send a cover letter attaching a detailed CV, photocopies of certificates and testimonials, current telephone/mobile numbers, names and addresses of three referees and a statement of present and expected gross salary before the end of the day, January 5, 2010 to:
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC),
P.O. Box 41079, Nairobi 00100 (GPO)
All applications should BE POSTED in a sealed envelope.
The KHRC is an equal opportunity employer and will seek to recruit the most qualified person for the job irrespective of ability, age, colour, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, HIV status, marital status, religion or any other ground of discrimination.
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.
The KHRC will not provide a relocation allowance to overseas applicants.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
