RESTECH Communication officer job vacancy

The Centre for Research and Technology Development (RESTECH Centre) is a non-profit institution based in Varsity Plaza Kisumu that pulls the technical expertise of Kenyan scholars in order to generate, evaluate, and disseminate solutions to the challenges of technical, social, and economic development in Kenya. The Centre has experienced researchers and development experts with strong background in food security, climate change, policy analysis and formulation, Programme management, training, institutional review, community based service management and organization management advisory.

RESTECH is currently looking for a Communication officer to work with Communications and advocacy department, Programs Team and the Executive Directors Office.

Key Responsibilities

-Promote effective communication with key stakeholders in current projects and with other organizations.

-Design communication systems and strategies to reach key stakeholders and audiences and coordination of communication activities in RESTECH.

-Regular maintenance and updating of RESTECH’s online platforms i.e. website and social media

-Develop a working relationship with mainstream national media outlets. Monitor and track coverage of RESTECH activities in the local media. Arrange for media interviews, press briefing and respond to general media queries on RESTECH activities.

-Support partner projects/ affiliates in their initiatives to develop and maintain a relationship with the local media.

-Assist in building the capacity of partners and staff to produce quality communication.

-Compile, produce and distribute publications, Newsletters, audio-visual materials, articles, press releases, project reports, workshop reports etc

-Collect stories and visual materials and document impact of RESTECH’s work for improving awareness and to support fundraising and advocacy objectives.

-Assist in managing RESTECH’s information and documentation system.

-Establish and maintain an up to date mailing list for distribution of newsletters, reports and other materials.

-Collect and compile inputs for regular RESTECH progress/ activity reports.

Qualifications and Experience

-University degree in Communications, (PR or Journalism)
-Strong communication and organizational skills
-Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
-Over 2 years experience in a similar position

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application, curriculum vitae and cover letter with the subject “Communication officer” to restechmaseno@yahoo.com  by Friday, 19th September 2014. RESTECH is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fee for job applications.