The U.S. Embassy to Kenya opened in 1964. Through sixteen Ambassadors since then, the Embassy has enriched the ties between the American and Kenyan people and served the needs of Americans in and around this East African hub.

Duties

• The Digital Production Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Strategic Content Coordination  Specialist (SCCS) or Public Affairs Officer (PAO) designee, and has no supervisory responsibilities.  Is responsible for the production of all visual and multimedia elements of Mission public engagement, including design, creation and/or acquisition of customized visual and multimedia content, which is disseminated online, in person or via traditional broadcast.
• Creates compelling visual content for all Mission outreach materials by assessing visual aspects of the Kenyan media environment, public preferences for visual content formats and dissemination channels, and the impact of Mission visual materials.
• Administers key exchange programs and is responsible for overseeing grants and complex projects approved and/or funded by the Department of State.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE:  

• This position requires a total of at least four years of progressively responsible experience in design, creation and packaging of visual and multimedia content for digital marketing, advertising or mass communications purposes, including extensive experience as an advanced end user of industry standard desktop and mobile software applications, internet and related communications technologies, and integration of visual content into web content management systems. [Note: candidates considered for this position must provide a portfolio of original work demonstrating visual and multimedia design competence.]
• Administers key exchange programs and is responsible for overseeing grants and complex projects approved and/or funded by the Department of State.

Education Requirements:

• An associate’s degree or two years of full-time university studies in design, advertising, mass communications, or local equivalent is required.