Provide coordination support in the development and implementation of a coherent Kenya Country Office (KCO) communications and advocacy strategy
Provide substantive inputs to the development of the KCO communication strategy.
Provide support to advocacy efforts and campaigns by organizing roundtable discussions, press conferences, online events, and other publicity events, and preparing briefing materials and press releases.
Provide guidance and support to Programme and other KCO staff on UN Women corporate communications guidelines and printing norms.
Track and monitor print and social media and report relevant information to senior staff to inform strategy development.
Provide inputs to Programme to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into Programme formulation, as necessary.
Provide coordination support to the development of KCO advocacy materials
Identify storylines and achievements from KCOs work, for online and printed publications.
Prepare press releases, articles, key messages, and other advocacy materials.
Oversee the translation, adaptation, or rewriting of information received for the local context.
Manage the publication of materials for final approval including but not limited to designing
Maintain library/ database of reference materials and photos and digital assets, as necessary.
Identification of storylines for publications and drafting of substantive articles contributing to debates on key gender and development issues.
Coordination and management of Country Office publication activities, such as content management, norms for publishing, design, etc.
Provide substantive support in the management of the KCO’s online presence
Identify KCO stories and develop/review content for the www.genderinkenya.org website and KCO corporate social media accounts.
Update the website and social media channels, ensure consistency in branding.
Research, compile and produce reports on web statistics on a regular basis and electronic surveys.
Maintain files, databases, and systems relevant to the KCO’s digital presence, as necessary.
Provide media relations support to KCO
Serve as a focal point on UN Women activities open to the media, as necessary.
Establish and maintain relationships with press in country; maintain and update database of relevant press, as necessary.
Respond to requests for information and arrange interviews.
Draft talking points, speeches, Opeds etc.
Facilitate knowledge management and sharing
Contribute to the identification of best practices and lessons learned.
Conduct trainings and workshops on communication practices.
Provide/ exchange information with the Regional Office and Headquarters.
Other
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Provide support on special web/digital/media projects undertaken by the KCO.
Train KCO staff and partners.
Key Performance Indicators
Timely organization of discussions, conferences, briefings, information campaigns and other events
Timely provision of substantive inputs as requested
Timely delivery of developed communication and advocacy materials in high quality
Website and social media accounts are up to date
Number of communication products developed as assisted in development.
Experience
At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in providing support to the formulation and implementation of internal and external communications and advocacy strategies and related plans.
Experience in the use of computer applications and software packages such as Microsoft Office as well as web-based management systems.
Experience in the use of social media and digital communications.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required;
Working knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.
