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An advanced university (Master or equivalent) degree in journalism, communications or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in communications, public relations, advocacy, or related fields is required.
• Experience in supporting justice reform or justice sector support programs is required.
• Experience in working with senior government officials in sensitive areas is desirable.
• Experience within an International Organization or the United Nations system is desirable.
• Working experience in programmes funded by the European Union is desirable.
• Working experience developing or updating communication strategies for governmental or non-governmental stakeholders is desirable. Responsibilities
Qualifications/special skills
An advanced university (Master or equivalent) degree in journalism, communications or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in communications, public relations, advocacy, or related fields is required.
• Experience in supporting justice reform or justice sector support programs is required.
• Experience in working with senior government officials in sensitive areas is desirable.
• Experience within an International Organization or the United Nations system is desirable.
• Working experience in programmes funded by the European Union is desirable.
• Working experience developing or updating communication strategies for governmental or non-governmental stakeholders is desirable. a) Coordinate the development the PLEAD II Communications action plan, aligned to the UNODC Communications Action Plan (2021-2023), mandatory visibility requirements of the EU, the constitutional requirement for public participation, access to information and transparency and relevant policies guiding communication by Kenya Government institutions.
b) Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation framework and implementation plan for PLEAD II on matters strategic communication and public relations.
c) Provide technical assistance to national partners in the development or update of their respective communication strategies/policies as well as delivery of communication activities, such as sensitisation campaigns around specific thematic interventions.
d) Drafting, at a high-quality level, various print and digital communication products, such as talking points, newsletter articles, press releases and social media and website content.
e) Conducts media outreach, including by establishing and maintaining contact with national and regional media, placing op-eds and arranging interviews, organizing press conferences and briefings and monitoring press coverage of PLEAD II issues.
f) Update UNODC ROEA social media accounts and website and thus ensure that there is regular content on PLEAD events and related activities. This includes monitoring user traffic and engagement and advise on continuous improvements.
g) Raise visibility of PLEAD II and its partners as well as highlighting its positive impact on the criminal justice system and on all citizens.
h) Identify new and innovative ways to enhance the visibility of PLEAD, especially by producing quality communications and information products to create awareness and publicity of the project.
i) Initiate and sustain professional relationships with key partners and UN Agencies at the national and regional level and undertakes joint strategic activities with them; facilitates dialogues with partners to improve public engagement and increase understanding about PLEAD II’s mandate.
j) Strengthening internal communications with improved systems for increased information sharing; identifies opportunities for strengthening of communications capacity.
k) Coordinate the delivery of identified support services, such as communication, graphic design and layout, illustrations, translation, photography and video and audio production, and update the PLEAD publication master schedule.
l) Provide hard data and system-wide evidence supporting and backing up the results using infographics, focusing on human stories of transformative change, photos and images with concise captions and summaries communicating PLEAD’s work.
m) Bolster the partnership with criminal justice actors and other UN Agencies in the area of communications.
n) Ensure that all PLEAD products, documents, materials and events give appropriate visibility to the European Union, including the correct application of its emblem, acknowledgement statement and standard disclaimers.
o) Revision of PLEAD documents for publication.
p) Provide communications support before, during and post events.
q) Conduct a follow up study on the effectiveness of customer care equipment, IEC materials, curriculum and provide recommendations.
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