Communication & Liaison Officer Job with Leading NGO in Nairobi Kenya

Communication & Liaison Officer for the International Committee of the Red Cross

About the Job
The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking an experienced and highly motivated person to fill the above-mentioned position:

The Responsibilities:

• Develop, build and maintain a network of interlocutors within the security and armed forces in Kenya and Tanzania, identify needs for training and integration and advise the department accordingly;
• Conduct dissemination sessions on ICRC’s work and Humanitarian Principles to a variety of target publics;
• Actively promote the Co-operation between ICRC and the security and armed forces in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti in integration of International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and understanding of ICRC’s mandate;
• Provide necessary support to the Armed and Security Forces Delegates in preparing for IHL and IHRL integration into doctrine, education, training and sanction mechanisms of the respective units;
• Ensure timely reports for the projects undertaken, and contribute to all other institutional reports on matters relating to security and armed forces and National Societies;
• Provide technical support to the Communication Departments of National Societies in implementation of Communication programmes.

The Requirements:

• University degree in law, international relations, Political Science, Communication, or other relevant field;
• Excellent computer skills (particularly Power point, Ms word);
• Excellent knowledge of English and Swahili. Knowledge of French is an advantage;
• Three years professional experience in international relations, humanitarian affairs or similar fields;
• A good understanding of National Societies, how they operate and ICRC’s Cooperation role.

The Profile:

• Must be a Kenyan citizen (Male or Female);
• Excellent presentation and communications skills with good organisational and analytical skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Good interpersonal, reporting and writing skills;
• Flexibility and willingness to travel in the countries covered by the Regional Delegation.

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human Resources via address or e-mail.

Deadline: 30 September 2011

Please include detailed curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contact details of three referees.

Application and employer's details:
International Committee of the Red Cross,
Denis Pritt Road
P.O. Box 73226, Nairobi 00200 – Kenya

Email: nai_hr@icrc.org