Pathfinder Kenya Communications Advisor Job Vacancy in Kenya

Pathfinder believes people everywhere have the right and opportunity to live a
healthy reproductive life

Communications Advisor

Pathfinder Kenya is seeking a Communications Advisor to lead in the review, design,development, and implementation of its communication strategy.

The job holder will take the leading role in scheduling, developing, designing, producing, writing/editing, and dissemination of Pathfinder Kenya written communication materials (including success stories) and media outreach.

The communications advisor will collaborate with in-country project directors and with communications staff in headquarters office.

She/he will provide support to staff working within projects.

The communications advisor will also be responsible for developing and writing press releases and creatively identifying areas in which Pathfinder’s technical communications can expand to address unmet needs in the field, document our programs, and reach new audiences.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role you will have a first degree in writing, design, or communications with five years professional experience as a writer/editor preferably in the field of reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and/or international health.

A masters degree will be desirable. You will have proven ability in conceptualizing, writing, and editing technical materials preferably related to health issues with demonstrated project management and organizational skills.

Ability to be creative and proactive and to work independently is essential for this role.

Familiarity with Photoshop and desktop publishing will be an added advantage. You will also possess excellent interpersonal, conceptual, organizational, skills and be able to work under demanding deadlines.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for please send your application and CV detailing your experience for the positions; your current and expected salary and include daytime telephone contacts to kenyajobs@pathfind.org

or mail to the Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 48147, 00100 Nairobi.

Closing date for applications is 27th October 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer