Minimum requirements:

Education:

• A Master’s degree in journalism, Mass Media, Communications, Development Studies, or related fields required.

Work Experience:

• At least 8 years’ relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast media, and online media, including experience covering children’s issues for a child rights organisation such as UNICEF.

Language Requirements:

• Mastery of English and Kiswahili are required, at the minimum, both oral and written.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Proven experience in developing media communication strategies
• Excellent writing skills especially in writing press releases and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media
• Proven ability to research, analyse, evaluate and synthesize information
• Solid and proven media contacts and the knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, and the role of mass media
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and have a strong understanding of UNICEF programmes
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization