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COMMUNICATION OFFICER AT UON

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UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

EXTERNAL JOB VACANCIES (PROJECT POSITION)

Applications are invited for the following position:

COMMUNICATION OFFICER, ENGAGE PROJECT, INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES (UNITID), AD/1/5/25 – 1 POST

BACKGROUND

The University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID) received project funding through TAKEDA Pharmaceuticals Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The ENGAGE project (ENabling Girls in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Growing Expertise in Data Science) focuses on creating a health-focused machine learning training program for young women in Kenya. This foundational work will enable female data scientists to improve health outcomes in their communities. The University of Nairobi collaborates with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and other Kenyan universities in various counties.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Communication Officer will support the communication functions of the ENGAGE project, ensuring effective branding, marking, and dissemination of project materials. The officer will also assist with the development and production of communication materials, including photography and videography, and support project events. Working closely with the Project Manager, the officer will identify and share success stories to highlight the project's impact.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Organize and manage the ENGAGE project photo/video library to ensure accessibility and organization.

  2. Maintain strong relationships with project staff to source story leads and success stories weekly.

  3. Develop and disseminate audiovisual content, including audio/video clips of beneficiaries, to enhance project visibility.

  4. Design, copywrite, and develop project tools and job aids within donor branding guidelines.

  5. Collaborate with the Project Manager to implement a communications plan that tracks the project's community impact.

  6. Create and maintain content for blogs, news outlets, and social media channels such as Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.

  7. Design and disseminate quarterly factsheets and reports to relevant stakeholders.

  8. Provide technical support for photography, videography, editing, and production for documentation, case studies, technical briefs, and documentaries.

  9. Respond promptly to requests from the Project Manager.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.

  2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English and Swahili.

  3. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.

  4. Proficiency in photography and videography, including experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar software.

  5. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

  6. Proactive, results-oriented, and service-driven.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Applicants must email the following:

    • Application letter

    • Certified copies of certificates

    • Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing qualifications, experience, and three referees, including contact information.

  2. Address applications to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.

  3. Indicate current designation, salary, and benefits in the application.

  4. Include the reference code in the application letter.

  5. Submit applications as a single PDF file via email to recruitcounitidtep@uonbi.ac.ke.

  6. Late applications will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE

January 29, 2025

The University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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The University of Nairobi

University Wy, Nairobi, Kenya , Nairobi , Kenya 1°16′47″S 36°49′00″E

The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established by an Act of Parliament Cap 210 of the Laws of Kenya is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region.

The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national regional and Africa's high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programmes and specializations in sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts. To date, the range of programmes offered number approximately two hundred.

Through module II (continuing education) programmes, invaluable opportunity has been opened to hundreds of Kenyans and non-Kenyans, on a paying basis, who meet university admission requirements, but who have not been able to access university education due to restricted intake into the regular programmes that is determined by limited resource allocation by Government.

In this effort, the location of the seven campuses of the University in the capital city and its environs and facilitating easy access, has been an asset that has seen the university increasingly become the busy hub and citadel of academic activity at all times.

In addition to the regular and evening and weekend programmes, classes are conducted at the University's Extra Mural Centres located at the country's provincial headquarters.

The university is proud of its distinguished record of achievements in teaching, research, development and consultancy while strategizing for a greater future as the centre of academic, research and professional excellence.