HelpAge Regional Communication and Information Coordinator Job in Nairobi, Kenya

HelpAge International (HelpAge) is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. With more than 70 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 50 countries the HelpAge International network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide.

Job Title: Regional Communication & Information Coordinator

Department: Advocacy and Communications Responsible To: Regional Advocacy and Communication Manager
HelpAge International Country offices, Affiliates and PartnersRegional Development Centre Staff – to ensure consistency of approach in HelpAge International’s work in the region and to ensure the development of complimentary activities.UK Secretariat staff – to ensure consistency of approach in the development of resource materials within the HelpAge network.Be an active member of international communications team and co-ordinate activity between Africa and London;Staff and volunteers of NGOs, INGOs and GovernmentsSuppliersThe Regional Communication and Information Coordinator is responsible for spearheading strategic communications work for HelpAge International East, West and Central Africa Regional Development Centre. The post holder will contribute to the profiling and promotion of HelpAge brand on ageing issues and support its advocacy objectives as well as programmes communications.
Regional Communication StrategyDevelop, implement and evaluate an Africa wide Communications Strategy in line with HelpAge International Communication strategy and Africa regional strategy, with an objective to strengthen the EWCARDC’s role in advocating for the rights of older people.Promote communications to key stakeholders, within the network and other organisations interested in older people’s issues in the region, identified in the communications strategy.Design communications systems and strategies to reach key stakeholders and audiences and co-ordinate communication activities in the EWCARDC and support advocacy work in key areas such as Social Protection, HIV and AIDS, Emergency, Livelihoods, and Health, among others.Ensure Africa work in region is reflected on HelpAge website and promoted to regional stakeholdersMedia Relations and Advocacy CampaignsDevelop and maintain relationships with national, regional and international media based in the regionMonitor and track coverage of HelpAge key issues in regional and national media in collaboration with affiliates and partner organisationsOrganize media coverage and arrange for interviews and briefings. Respond to media enquiries and make presentations to a variety of groups on the activities of the organizationSupport affiliates and partner organisations in their initiatives to develop and maintain relationships with national and local mediaSupport affiliates/partners and country programmes in their activities relating to 1st October (UN Day for Older Persons), Age Demands Action, World Aids Day and other relevant events through the sharing of advocacy/awareness raising ideas and information.Support the implementation of agreed advocacy/media campaigns in line with regional/country strategy.Strengthen capacity of affiliates and partner organizations by providing advice and support in development of their communication plan, strategic communications work and available resource materials to produce programme resources, e.g., brand, templates, publications and marketing forms, etc.Build capacity of programme staff and partners to produce quality communications.Work with programme staff in EWCARDC and country offices to promote information sharing within the region and globally and ensure regional funding proposals have strategic communication components.Publications & Information DisseminationCompile, produce and distribute publications identified in the EWCARDC Annual Plan. The key publications are the regional newsletter (Ageing in Africa), Older People & HIV and AIDS in Africa, project updates, regional conferences reports among others.Compile, produce and disseminate briefing papers, articles and press releases on ageing issues in collaboration with programme staffCollect stories and visual material and document impact of HelpAge International’s work for improving awareness and to support fundraising and advocacy’s objectives.Manage the regional resource centre by maintaining a resource database, identifying and procuring resource materials.Ensure all materials produced reflect brand position.Maintain an up-to-date mailing list for distribution of newsletters and other materials and answer external parties’ general enquiries about ageing and HelpAge International’s work.Keep Africa pages of HelpAge website up to date with multi media content and co-ordine with country offices, provide regular new stories on work in region.Oversee information update on HelpAge internal websiteFacilitate the uploading of relevant programmatic and other information in the intranetCollect inputs for EWCARDC monthly report, compile and upload to the intranet.Be an active member of the HelpAge International communications team.Extent of Authority: The post-holder will make day to day decisions regarding the implementation of work within an agreed framework and budget limitations.Degree level education preferably in communication related fieldExcellent written and oral communication skillsExperience of compiling, producing and disseminating informationExperience of work with different forms of communication media e.g. written, visual, audio etcAt least 3 years work experience with an NGOExperience of media relations and advising senior staff on media issuesExperience of delivering communications training and capacity buildingExperience of briefing, commissioning and managing external suppliers (print, photography, editors etc.)Understanding of ageing issues preferredAbility to write narrative reports of a standard required by international donor organisations.Proven experience of writing for websitesFluent writing, speaking, and facilitation skills in English, including ability to proofread.French, Portuguese or Arabic would be an advantage.Sound knowledge of publishing, design and related information & communications technologies (Word, Access & DTP)Knowledge of content management systems (desirable)Ability and willingness to be administratively self-supporting.Ability and willingness to travel within Africa if required.How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send an updated CV and covering letter by 11th December, 2013 explaining how you meet the criteria for the role to:

Regional Human Resource Coordinator
HelpAge International
Africa Regional Development Centre,
P.O. Box 14888 - 00800
Westlands, Nairobi
Email: helpage@helpage.co.ke copy in hr@helpage.co.ke
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HelpAge Project Consultant to Support the Operational Research Component of the Project Job in Kenya

Terms of Reference, for a Consultant to support the Operational Research Component of the Project: ‘Strengthening Social Protection to prevent and mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa’

HelpAge International East, West and Central Africa regional office based in Nairobi Kenya, with funding support from Sweden / Norad, seeks a consultant to support the project’s research component under the study topic: Effects of regional and national (Public) policies on vulnerable populations in Eastern and Southern Africa.  

The study will cover Sweden/Norad funded project sites in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, South Africa and Zambia.

Project Background

In 2011, HelpAge received funding from Sweden/Norad to implement a three year project, running from 2011- 2013. 

The goal of the project is to contribute to universal  access to HIV and AIDS services and Social Protection (SP) mechanisms for vulnerable groups in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2013.
 

The project has four result areas:Universal access to  HIV and AIDS services and Social Protection Mechanisms for Vulnerable groups is increasedRegional and National level HIV&AIDS  and SP policies and related [policies] plans and budgets increasingly incorporate measures which address the needs of vulnerable groups.Increased participation of Civil Society organisations in the formulation,  implementation and monitoring of National and Regional HIV and AIDS and Social Protection policies and strategiesEvidence on effective action contributing to the achievement of universal  HIV&AIDS and SP services gathered, documented and shared and acted on among CSOs, Governments and other stake holdersConsultancy Objectives and Scope of Work
This study will generate evidence on the learning and contribute to the project result areas above.  The study seeks to establish the benefits and changes in the lives of vulnerable populations attributable to policy formulation and policy implementation.  The consultant will therefore endeavour to provide evidence/information on the following areas:

a) How policies are formulated in Eastern and Southern Africa/How are the intended beneficiaries involved in Policy formulation?

b) Does enactment of relevant policies translate into improved services for the intended target group?
c) Are policies in Eastern and Southern Africa supported with implementation benchmarks and how and who is involved in policy monitoring?
d) Are policies in Eastern and southern Africa supported by pre-requisite resources and  support structures
e) What has changed as a result of the enactment of these policies in respective project site countries on the intended target groups?

The consultant is required to:

a) Work with HelpAge staff to review and improve on the research question and research design
b) Conduct literature review from HelpAge programme database and other relevant sources
c) Conduct key informant interviews with key resource persons to fill in the gaps in the literature review.
d) Analyse data and write a report

Deliverables

Research study report validated by stakeholders and approved for implementation

Education and Experience:

a) Postgraduate with extensive experience in policy research in Eastern and Southern Africa.
b) Strong knowledge on rights based approaches to programming

Expression of interest

All interested consultants/firms are requested to write an expression of interest by:
a) Explaining their competences to meet the requirements of the assignment
b) Provide a detailed professional budget in USD (Indicate daily professional rates)
c) Provide duration of the assignment and when ready to undertake the assignment.
d) Provide evidence of similar work undertaken in the recent past (Not more than 3 years)
Tax Liability: Settlement of any tax liability arising from this agreement will remain the responsibility of the consultant. The fees will be liable to withholding tax to be remitted to the Kenya government and a receipt will be availed to the consultant
Deadline for application: 25th   July 2013
Please send your application by email to:hr@helpage.co.ke and copy in helpage@helpage.co.ke