MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Reporting to: Executive Director
Salary: To be determined
Based: Nairobi
Purpose
To play a key role in the development and implementation of Africa Network for Animal Welfare’s
communications programs including public relations, media relations, copywriting, graphic design, collateral
materials, direct mail, website content and Africa Network of Animal Welfare identity program.
Specific Tasks
Leads the Africa Network of Animal Welfare's external communications efforts including:
• Develop relations with media and serve as Africa Network of Animal Welfare media contact.
• Develop and maintain Africa Network of Animal Welfare "interview bank" of experts able to speak to
media on practice area activities and general Animal Welfare, policy and legal issues.
• Concept, write, prepare and place Africa Network of Animal Welfare press releases.
• Concepts, write, prepare and place Africa Network of Animal Welfare print advertisements.
• Write and prepare announcements of new experts/consultants including writing bios, news releases
and Africa Network of Animal Welfare announcements.
• Develop all information content of Web site including regular updates of Africa Network of Animal
Welfare’s pages and addition of links to/from site.
• Assist experts with writing and placement of articles in newspapers, business and trade publications
and on Web pages.
• Edit and arrange for production of newsletters, e- newsletters and magazines and coordinate printing
and mailing.
• Write and produce seminar flyers, event invitations and charitable support ads.
Leads the Africa Network of Animal Welfare's internal communications efforts including:
• Maintain listings, revisions and inventory of all Africa Network of Animal Welfare materials including
practice area profiles, individual experts/consultant bios, Africa Network of Animal Welfare profiles,
and Africa Network of Animal Welfare brochure.
• Develop and maintain internal communications program using email, newsletter (News & Notes) and
bulletin board.
• Maintain expert/consultant photo identity files ("face book").
• Write and direct the production of special communications projects, e.g., Annual and Bi-annual Report,
Africa Network of Animal Welfare’s History, display, audio and video programs.
• Edit and produce speaker support presentation materials (print and Power Point) for expert seminars
and speeches.
• Arrange for photography of Africa Network of Animal Welfare events.
• Maintain the Africa Network of Animal Welfare clipping and historical files.
Participate in the management of the Africa Network of Animal Welfare's program including:
• Work with Director on development of comprehensive communications/ plan for Africa Network of
Animal Welfare and practice areas.
• Serve as primary contact and manager for Africa Network of Animal Welfare's public relations agency.
• Coordinate the Africa Network of Animal Welfare's printing and vendor relationships as they relate to
communications.
• Supervise the Africa Network of Animal Welfare's graphic design needs including coordination with
external designers and agencies.
• Work with the Regional Director(s) to create and produce materials to support practice areas and
experts in branch offices.
Employment Standards
Education:
College degree required. Major in Communication, Mass Communication or Journalism required.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years in public relations or position, professional services experience preferred.
Required skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to write clearly for news organizations, speeches and
presentations
Special Skills
Must be self-motivated and independent, able to work with a minimum of supervision and to work well with
experts and staff
Polished presentation and interpersonal skills required for representing the Africa Network of Animal Welfare in
diverse environments. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office suite of applications; working knowledge of
Quark Express helpful, but not required.
Your Application should reach the Recruitment Committee by Monday 26th September, 2011.
Contacts:
The Recruitment Committee
P.O. Box 3731 – 00506
Nairobi
Kenya
info@anaw.org
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