About the job
Overview
As part of the Global Engagement and Communications Office’s (GECO) continuing efforts to visually document Jhpiego-led programs, photographers visit health facilities and communities to report on and photograph Jhpiego’s projects work in maternal/newborn health, nutrition, immunization, HIV/TB, community mobilization, family planning, water and sanitation issues, mHealth and gender-based violence and child protection issues. This visual documentation will feature our work in building the capacity of skilled healthcare providers and community health workers, strengthening health facilities and promoting healthy habits and behaviours in communities in collaboration with Ministries of Health, local health officers, and partners.
Knowledge: (functional or technical; majorly, storytelling in writing and in addition, digital media skills such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram)
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Jhpiego-Kenya communications team to develop and implement a comprehensive internal and external relations, communications, and publications strategy.
- Participate in field activities to gather and write stories/narratives about the work of Jhpiego for the website.
- and share them with media outlets.
- Write narratives and program information in a reader-friendly manner for use on the Jhpiego website, Jhpiego Quarterly newsletter, and other communications.
- Develop talking points for staff for media events.
- Write program descriptions and information for usage on the website and in various other media outlets and sources including social networking sites.
- Assist in coordinating public affairs, media and external events.
Required Qualifications
- Currently graduated with at least a bachelor’s degree
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude and desire and ability to learn in a fast paced, highly competitive industry.
- Willing to learn and grow as a professional
