ABOUT THE COMPANY:

DRC assists refugees and displacement-affected communities by implementing protection and livelihoods activities that increase their self-reliance and expand opportunities for a dignified life.

JOB SUMMARY

strategy and ensure high quality communication products that speaks to the organization’s work especially in Mandera.

• Provide technical support and advice to project staff/partners on advocacy and communication deliverables.
• Lead and support the communication of visits to the programme so as to highlight work being done on the ground and at urban level.
• Maintain a high-quality photo repository of DRC’s work in Mandera for amplifying the organization’s efforts to impact the lives of communities.
• Lead and support in developing Mandera Field Office social media content and support the Advocacy & Communication Officer in Urban and the Advocacy & Communication Coordinator

at the Country office in administering DRC’s social media platforms.

• Conduct regular field visits to areas of operation in Mandera to document human interest stories, successes and impact of DRC’s work.
• Develop project information sheets, donor briefs, key messaging and other relevant material for use at strategic events to promote and showcase impact of DRC’s work.
• Conduct advocacy & communication capacity development or training for Mandera field office staff and partners and come up with an action plan for follow up.
• Ensure that DRC brand, donor branding and visibility guidelines are adhered to during project implementation, procurement and external communication.

• Support SDACKED Project Manager during external representation when required to do so, budget management and donor reporting aligned to advocacy and communication deliverables.
• Support in fundraising efforts by contributing in developing concept notes and proposals in advocacy and communication framework designs including budgetary requirement elements.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 2 years + working on advocacy campaigns or communications.
• Experience with building constructive working relationship with diverse stakeholders or working with networks or coalitions (work with northern Kenya communities desirable).
• Demonstrable understanding of how change occurs and of effective advocacy and campaigning strategies including familiarity

with online and social media use.

• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment.
• Good analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas simply, both verbally and through writing.
• Excellent computer skills with MS applications Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Education

• Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Development Studies. Degree in Social Science with relevant 2 years’ experience in Advocacy and Communication work can be considered.

Language:
Excellent written and spoken English, Swahili and Kisomali
Fluency in the local language (Kisomali) is

an asset

About you:
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Conditions

• Contract: One-year contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance

with DRC’s Terms of Employment.

• Availability: September, 2024
• Duty station: DRC Mandera office, Mandera County

Application and CV:
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Please remember to upload both a letter of application and your CV and do not attach any written recommendations.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 5th August, 2024
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity

in staffing at all levels. In light of this, Female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote

the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process. Visit drc.ngo to read more about what we do to secure robust safeguarding mechanisms.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

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