Family Health Options Kenya (FHOK) a leading organization and a trainer in sexual and Reproductive Health is seeking for qualified person to fill the above position.

 

Provide advocacy and communications support to staff of FHOK with other members from partners, communities/CBOs working in the four towns. The Advocacy and Communications Officer will co-ordinate the presentation of the public face of the organization to all stakeholders.  Specifically the Advocacy and Communications Officer will create, implement, and oversee advocacy and communication programs that promote FHOK’s image and vision. The successful applicant will be based at FHOK headquarters office in Nairobi and report to the Director of programs.

 

Specific areas of responsibility will include;
•  Coordinating and engaging in policy advocacy and

    research work in the health sector with the aim of

    influencing pro-poor change in policies, law and practice
•  Enhancing the participation of FHOK in health sector

    policy making and implementation
•  Facilitating  engagement of policy makers at the

    local, Regional and International levels
•  Influencing  change in health policies and laws at

    Local, National and International levels
•  Building and supporting alliances, networks and

    coalitions to push for changes in health policy and laws
•  Implement and coordinate all network’s internal

    communications, media interactions, and external public

    relations

•  Provide support with the preparation of quality

    presentations
•  Document lessons learnt and other training materials
•  Design/edit and summarize promotional materials

    such as flyers, banners, and  publications
•  Prepare donor reports including quarterly reports,

    results framework, and other donor deliverables
•  Manage communications and customer relations

    systems in the organization
•  Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

 

Qualifications
•  The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a

    Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, communication

    studies, development studies or related studies with

    at least 3 years experience in policy advocacy work. 
•  He/She should have good understanding of the health

    sector particularly the policies and laws. 
•  Experience in editing and summarizing reports is

    required.
•  Strong communication skills, the ability to articulate

    clearly both in written and spoken work, excellent

    interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills

    are highly desirable.

 

If you feel that you meet the criteria, please send your details including remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to The Executive Director, Family Health Options Kenya email info@fhok.org. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date:   2nd July 2010
FHOK is an equal opportunity employer.