Communications & Knowledge Management Officer
Ref number:CKMO/LVCT/08/2022
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate project’s external and internal communications
- Develop and regularly update the Dhibiti Communications Strategy and Plan. Develop a work plan for implementation of the communication strategy
- Develop a plan for production of technical communication and other institutional /project documents
- Ensure adherence to the Program Branding and Marking Plan in line with CDC guidance
- Serve as the contact person for CDC on Communications. Maintain regular contact with CDC and participate in CDC meetings
- Submit regular (weekly) updates to CDC on communications activities from the program and ensure timely communication of events to CDC
- In liaison with CKM Manager, support all media activities related to the project including liaising with CDC on the same as per CDC policies and procedures
- Support in preparation of media briefs, press releases, info packs and in organizing media and dissemination events liaising closely with CDC where applicable
- Support awareness creation and profiling of Dhibiti advocacy and campaigns through identification and utilization of appropriate media opportunities
- Write, edit and oversee production and dissemination of project quarterly and annual publications to a wide range of stakeholders
- Ensure timely communication and dissemination of communication outputs to relevant target audiences
- Translate project information and products into formats and language appropriate for various target audiences including writing research for lay audiences.
- Oversee editing, lay out and formatting of newsletters, policy briefs and other communication products to sufficient high quality editorial standards
- Maintain an updated database of stakeholders for purposes of disseminating communication products
- Coordinate, facilitate and promote webinars and other project events
- Contribute content from the program to regularly update the LVCT Health website and social media platforms
- Ensure appropriate consent is obtained for photographs and other communications products across all project activities
- Ensure photographs, videos, voice recordings and other communications products are stored securely and can be made accessible throughout the program period and beyond
- Regularly scan the horizon for communications threats to LVCT Health and Dhibiti and work with the leadership to address them quickly and effectively.
- Ensure sufficient communications support to LVCT Health events and overall programme work. Ensure proper use and maintenance of communications resources and equipment
- Provide mentorship support to CKM Assistants/Interns
Required Qualifications
Education
- Advanced degree (or bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience) in communications, organizational development or learning, knowledge management, international development, or related field.
- Experience Minimum 6 years’ experience in strategic and technical communications especially in global health and/or international development
- Experience interacting with USG (especially CDC), including at least three years of experience working with a USG-funded organization
- Experience working with government or donor funded programs.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications and CV along with a cover letter expressing interest and indicating Salary history and expectations to recruitment@lvcthealth.org . The position applied for and reference number should be clearly indicated on the subject line and cover letter.
The closing date is September 07, 2022 . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
