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Title: Senior Program Associate,
Industry: Public Health,
Gross Salary: Competitive,
Location: Nairobi,
Our client is an international organization that raises awareness and provides high-level support to address public health challenges facing emerging economies. They seek to hire a Senior Program Associate.
Responsibilities
Communications and Advocacy
Making complex concepts accessible and actionable to a wide audience by developing strategies for creating key messages, fact sheets, social media posts and creative digital materials and mobilizing teams accordingly.
Conducting research and synthesizing evidence to draft compelling narratives that resonate with varied target audiences – these could take the form of policy briefs, thought pieces or policy papers.
Building strong relationships with top-tier media outlets to ensure reporting around public health issues we care about increases and is grounded in evidence.
Elevating the voice and expertise of high-level influencers by providing them opportunities to be spokespeople and supporting them on media engagement activities.
Liaising with partners to amplify voices around issues and ensure coordinated action.
Following and tracking trends in global health policies and funding opportunities to continuously innovate on strategy.
Client/Project Management
Lead specific project work streams for projects with minimal oversight.
Oversee tracking of program activities and progress towards project goals and deliverables; developing project reports and presentations.
Communicating with senior management on progress and challenges, and ideating on potential solutions.
Coaching junior staff members on writing, client-facing interactions, and time management skills.
Supporting senior management at client meetings and events.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public health, international development, communications, journalism or related field required. Master’s degree in a related field is an added advantage.
At least 3 years working experience in health communications, public health or global development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power point) and exceptional writing
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while paying attention to detail, quality and deadlines.
Demonstrated competence working with stakeholders.
Preference for Kenyan Nationals; must be eligible to work in Kenya.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV and copies of your certificate quoting the job title on the email subject (Senior Program Associate)**********fore24thMarch 2020.
N.B:We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for the interviewing process. Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
