COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
(Ref: CA/08/2011)
Based in Dadaab,
(12 Months Contract)
CARE International in Kenya seeks to recruit Communications Assistant within its Refugee Assistance
Programme (RAP) in Dadaab, North Eastern Kenya.
Job Summary & Purpose
Reporting to the Communications Officer, the Communications Assistant will assist the Dadaab team to
coordinate information related to CARE’s ongoing programming in order to meet internal and external
information needs; support communications work by producing regular communications materials; provide
coordination for CI, VIP or journalist visits. S/he will support CARE’s commitment to transparency and
accountability, including providing information about CARE’s activities to affected communities
Tasks and responsibilities
R1: Internal Communications (40%)
• Establish and maintain information and communication channels with the CARE Kenya HQ
• Identify and address solutions to information constraints and shortfalls
• Work with CARE Dadaab staff, particularly SMT members, IT and administration, to share
information about the Dadaab response within CARE Kenya and support information flow within
CARE Dadaab and CARE Kenya
• Through CARE Kenya HQ, assist the Country Office to produce necessary materials to disseminate
information throughout CARE International when need arises. These materials include: situation
reports, programme strategy, fact sheets, briefing notes and any others requested by CARE
International members
• Attend internal briefings, review existing documentation, meet with CARE staff and CERT Team and
undertake field visits as appropriate to remain up to date on the unfolding emergency situation
and CARE’s response in the day to day Dadaab refugee camp operations
• Attend external briefings and meetings with Team Leaders or delegates to collect information for
CARE (NOTE: in the role, this position would NOT represent CARE, but act as administrative
support for the CARE representative).