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Communications Coordinator at Hatua Likoni in Mombasa ? Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

• Application deadline: Friday 30 November 2012
• Start date: 10 December 2012

Hatua Likoni is currently accepting applications for the position of Communications Coordinator. This is a full-time, paid position starting 10 December 2012, responsible for implementing a communications strategy targeting foundations, corporations and individuals that will build support for Hatua Likoni and enable the organization to grow its programs. Qualified applicants are passionate about improving quality of life in Likoni through education for youth, they also possess excellent English writing skills, have experience of social media and online communications, are fully able to take a creative and leadership role within Hatua Likoni, are very hard working and self motivated. Hatua Likoni is a community NGO working to reduce poverty and unemployment in Likoni, Kenya. Through scholarships, mentoring and career guidance, Hatua helps Likoni?s top students gain the skills, credentials and networks they need to contribute to and benefit from Kenya?s growing economy.

Responsibilities:

• Attending and reporting on all Hatua events and progress of the organisation (including taking photos and video)
• Updating the blog and website
• Compiling and sending out quarterly e-Newsletter
• Compiling quarterly and annual reports
• Sending updates to student sponsors
• Managing Hatua?s social media presence (Twitter, Facebook and Youtube)
• Creating material to build relationships between Hatua and corporations in Mombasa.

Requirements:

• Degree in a relevant field or Diploma and minimum of 2 years work experience
• Demonstrable strong writing ability in English
• Prior work experience in media and communications
• Strong computer skills
• Understanding and experience with social media (Twitter, Facebook and Youtube)
• Strong work ethic and able to work with minimal supervision

To Apply:
Email communications@hatualikoni.org with your CV, cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications and an example of your writing (maximum 500 words). Alternatively, bring these documents to the Youth Empowerment Center & Library at Flats, Likoni, open 9am-8pm Monday to Friday and 10am-5pm at weekends. Please leave your application and contact details with the librarian on duty.

The deadline for applications is Friday 30 November 2012. Interviews will be conducted the week 3-7 December and the successful applicant will start on Monday 10 December.

We strongly encourage Likoni residents to apply.

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