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    Advocacy and Communications Advisor - Nairobi, Kenya - Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO)

    Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO)
    Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO) Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is an international development charity[1] with a vision for a "world without poverty" and a mission to "bring people together to fight poverty".

    VSO recruits professionals to work as volunteers, living and working alongside local populations in developing countries.

    Role Overview Summary

    The National volunteer will provide support and Support evidence-based research and advocacy for the existing legal and policy frameworks both at the County and National level while providing evidence-based recommendations for effective implementation of SRHR in Kenya.

    Make advocacy spaces more accessible to, and inclusive of, diverse youth and use communications as a means for enhancing our advocacy work and create innovative approaches to growing our communications work.

    Ideal Applicant Summary

    Education

    Completed study in social sciences, advocacy, communications, public relations, or related field.

    Experiences

    Significant and relevant experience in the field of communication in multi-cultural environment
    Excellent written and verbal communication skill
    Skills on designing graphics and visuals for communication material.
    Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, publishing, and graphic design tools
    Proven ability of communicating at various levels.
    Good written and spoken English and Swahili language skills.
    Ability to work effectively as a team member with minimal supervision.
    Evidence of effective problem solving and organizational skills.
    Evidence of professionalism and high integrity.
    Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance.
    Ability to be open minded and respectful.
    Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations.
    Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships.

    Ability to seek and share knowledge and ability to also capture communication depending on audience and content of the message.

    Competencies and Behaviour

    At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together.
    Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your
    own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment


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