The Institute of Economic Affairs is a think tank specializing in the
promotion of public participation in public policy development through
research and informed public debates.
It seeks to fill the position of a Communication Officer.
The main tasks of the Communication Officer will include:
Undertake public relations for the institute, including
developing communication messages to ensure visibility of the Institute,
drafting press releases and responding to media queries;
Consolidate and coordinate programme reporting (Quarterly reports and annual reports);
Oversee the maintenance of the Institute’s website and digital communication tools;
Design and execute creative use of digital communications tools to reach diverse policy audiences;
Liaison, recruitment and servicing for the membership of IEA-Kenya;
Coordinate the preparation, editing, publication and dissemination of the IEA Policy Journal and other publications;
Knowledge management supervising day-to-day running of the IEA-Kenya’s resource center
Liaison with other research institutions to secure publications
Qualifications
Education- a Bachelor’s degree in a social science or pertinent discipline
Knowledge- Competence on diverse tools for policy communication
Language - Superior oral and written communication in English
Contract Duration: Medium to long-term
Process: Interested candidates should send
(i) applications letter stating remuneration expected
(ii) a resume not exceeding 3 pages and
(iii) an original writing sample of up to 500 words.
Address: admin@ieakenya.or.ke
Subject: COMM-Search 2014
Closing Date for Applications: October 10, 2014
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