Advocacy and Communication Advisor – Make way project (National Volunteer)
JOB DETAIL
VSO is the world’s leading international non-governmental organisation that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. In 2022/23, over 7,700 dedicated individuals from across the globe volunteered with VSO, bringing their abilities to support almost 11 million people in 35 countries.
Our work centres on those who are left out by society – those living in extreme poverty or with disability and illness. Those who face discrimination and violence because of their gender, sexuality, or social status. Those who are at risk from disaster, disease, and conflict.
But they are not passive beneficiaries of aid; they are the “primary actors” at the heart of our efforts. From their perspective, we define the issues, opportunities, and solutions that drive sustainable, local-led change. These individuals are the key agents of their own transformation.
| Role Details | |
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| Location: | Kenya |
| Salary: | Not Specified |
| Contract Type: | Not Specified |
| Contract Length: | Not Specified |
| Full Time: | Not Specified |
| Application Closing Date: | Mar 04, 2025 00:00:00 |
| Interview Date: | To be confirmed |
| Start Date: | 18/2/2025 |
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Role Overview Summary
The role focuses on leading and enhancing communication efforts by developing impactful content, managing media relations, and strengthening brand visibility. It involves writing, editing, graphic design, basic photography, social media management, website content creation and storytelling to document success stories, support donor communications, and oversee digital engagement. The position requires expertise in graphic design, social media management, and website content creation. Additionally, it ensures strategic advocacy communication for VSO and Make Way by coordinating media outreach and campaign visibility. Professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills are essential for fostering positive change and sustainable partnerships.
Ideal Applicant Summary
Competencies & Behaviour:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media Studies, Marketing, Journalism, Broadcast Media, or Business Administration.
Desirable Skills & Abilities:
- Expertise in multicultural communication, writing, editing, and photography.
- Experience in project communications, success story documentation, and donor communication.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, graphic design, CMS, website management, and analytics tools.
- Strong Microsoft Office and publishing design skills, with the ability to tailor messages in English and Swahili.
- Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health is an asset.
Core Competencies at VSO:
- Open-mindedness and respect.
- Resilience and adaptability.
- Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable relationships.
- Willingness to seek and share knowledge.
VSO values diversity and promotes equal opportunities.
Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Additional Information
Allowance and accommodation
All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.
VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
