Job Description

International Aid Services Kenya (IAS K)

Job Advertisement: Communication Volunteer

International Aid Services Kenya (IAS K) is a Non – Governmental Organization registered under the NGO Coordination Board in Kenya.

IAS K was registered in 2004 and is affiliated globally to both IAS Alliance and programme Countries.

Vision: “A World where Communities are empowered to Live Dignified Lives”

Mission: “We seek to empower communities through the promotion of access to education, sustainable livelihood, environmental stewardship and human rights”.

IAS-Kenya implements projects in the following thematic areas; Inclusive Education (IE), Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), resilience and disaster risk reduction (DRR), Civil Society Development (CSD), humanitarian intervention (HI) and Inclusive Education as well as mainstreaming cross-cutting issues, disability, gender, and gender based violence (GBV) human rights.

Communication Volunteer – Nairobi

IAS K is recruiting a Communication Volunteer who will be based in Nairobi County.

S/he will be responsible for the overall coordination IAS K of the Communication department.

Job Title: Communication Volunteer

Job Location: Nairobi

Report to: Programmes Manager

Duration of the Contract: Six Months

Main Responsibilities

• Lead in preparation of technical briefs, Annual reports, human interest or case stories, photos, press releases, newspapers articles and E-bulletin newsletters.


• Promote communication and publicity materials of IAS K through appropriate media channels.


• Ensure that all communication and marketing materials align with IAS K branding policy and donor standards.


• Work with Program team members to conceptualize and implement communication strategies and other initiatives.


• Provide technical guidance to IAS K program staff in developing Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials


• Develop and maintain a database of journalists, reporters, media and other related organizational documents.


• Identify and develop new communications partnerships and media alliances to enhance IAS K visibility.


• Participate in Resource Mobilization during grants concept note\Proposal development and submission.


• Develop and submit monthly, quarterly and annual communication reports.


• Ensure Data protection Act is followed as the rules from the government


• Performs any other assignment as assigned by management.

Qualification and Experience

• The candidate should have a Degree in Social Sciences, Political Science Communications, Public Relations, Media studies, Journalism or their equivalent from a recognized University.


• At least 2 years’ experience having worked in a similar position, preferably in an NGO.


• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) complex issues in a concise, compelling, and easily understandable manner, including the ability to analyze and draft policy


• Experience and skills in photography, videography and social media management


• Proficiency in digital media and graphic design tools .


• Excellent written and oral communication skills, in positions requiring diplomacy in communicating with broad and diverse audiences.


• Experience in researching and producing communication and advocacy materials, and using evaluation results to inform strategy design.


• Well-developed research, interview, and analysis skills.


• MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint or comparable software. Administratively self-sufficient.

Method of Application

Interested applicants should submit a Cover Letter and CV before 31st December 2021 to:

ias-nairobi@ias-intl.org.

Quoting “Communication Volunteer on the email subject line.

International Aid Services(IAS) Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and tolerate discrimination against protected characteristics (gender,age,sexual orientation , race , ethnicity , religion disability ,pregnancy , mental or HIV status , nationality, political or any other opinion .

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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