Communications Media Assistant

ISLAMIC RELIEF KENYA

Kirichwa Road, Next to Kirichwa Heights Apartment

P. O Box 417 – 00202, KNH, Nairobi

Tel: 0727531220

Website: www.islamic-relief.or.ke ; www.islamic-relief.org

Position

Communications Media Assistant

Job Type

Full Time

Reporting To:

Communications Coordinator

Qualification

• Diploma in Film Production, Journalism, or related field, with at least 3 years of experience in media documentation (video production), preferably in a humanitarian organization.
• Technical experience of the following, to a high standard: – Videography including corporate/humanitarian videos, corporate/humanitarian photography and editorial skills.
• Significant experience of all elements of the video and photo production process – creative briefing, storyboarding, pre-production, post-production.

Location

Nairobi (with frequent travel to other field offices – 70%)

Job Field

Programmes

Posting Date

15th November 2024

BACKGROUND

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an international NGO with headquarters in Birmingham, United Kingdom, working in over 40 countries to reduce the impact of conflicts and natural disasters on the world’s poorest population and empower them regardless of race, religion or gender.

Islamic Relief started Kenya operations in 1993. It has established a full-fledged country office in Nairobi with field offices in Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Kilifi, and Tana River Counties. Across Kenya, Islamic Relief strives to continue providing humanitarian and development assistance to vulnerable communities in the sectors of Sustainable Community Empowerment; Disaster & Humanitarian Response; Education & Child Development.

Islamic Relief Kenya in its pursuit to support and strengthen its operations, seeks to employ a motivated, hardworking and pro-active individual to fill in the following position:

Purpose of Department:

The Communications Department drives strategic, impactful communication efforts that enhance public awareness, engagement, and support Islamic Relief’s mission across Kenya. The department is dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of communities the organisation serves while upholding the organization’s reputation and brand integrity. Key responsibilities include development and dissemination of high-quality audio-visual and written media content to demonstrate the need and impact of IRK’s work, managing internal and external communications, and production of engaging editorial content for publications. Additionally, the department supports marketing and media initiatives, oversees Islamic Relief Kenya’s brand, and cultivates an active presence across digital platforms, including the Islamic Relief Kenya website and social media.

Job Purpose:

The Communications Media Assistant supports the Communications Department to develop media material for project reporting, global campaigns and fundraising efforts. The postholder provides support by producing high-quality visual and narrative content that showcases the needs and impact of Islamic Relief Kenya’s projects in Kenya. This role is responsible for filming, photography, videography, and editing, with a focus on collecting impactful stories that illustrate Islamic Relief Kenya’s work and achievements. The Communications Media Assistant will film, photograph and edit visual and audio content, producing compelling content for reporting, global campaigns, and fundraising, helping to convey the transformative effects of Islamic Relief Kenya’s interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Communication Planning, Implementation and Reporting

• Support efficient planning and management of communication work undertaken in the field offices in line with projects’ Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs), as well as continuously adapting to the risks and opportunities posed by both internal and external changing environments.
• Assist in timely submission of communication material for project reporting as per donor requirements.

Media Development – Collecting, and developing compelling multi-platform content

• Support the team in conducting media documentation of project progress through high quality photography and videography production.
• Offer support to Communications Department in writing and editing content for a wide range of audiences and contexts, including case studies, briefs, articles, website content, newsletters, and impact publications.
• Work closely with field-office programming staff to ensure powerful stories, best practices and lessons learned of the work that IR does are being chronicled with complementary video and photography.
• Support project staff with presentation design and critical eye for data visualization communication.
• Liaise with graphic designers and other vendors to develop and produce visibility material including IEC and promotional materials, and banners, t-shirts, IEC and promotional materials.
• Ensure branding and style compliance, in observance of communication policies and guidelines across all materials.

Digital Engagement

• Assist Communications Department in creating, editing and posting creative content on IRK’s social media platforms and websites to promote the work of IR in Kenya.
• Support Communications Department in maintaining a collection of photos, graphics, infographics, raw video footage to use in various digital content.

Qualification and Experience:

• Diploma in Film Production, Journalism, or related field, with at least 3 years of experience in media documentation (video production), preferably in a humanitarian organization.
• Technical experience of the following, to a high standard: – Videography including corporate/humanitarian videos, corporate/humanitarian photography and editorial skills.
• Significant experience of all elements of the video and photo production process – creative briefing, storyboarding, pre-production, post-production.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Content Management Systems and social media platforms.
• Sound portfolio of media-related work
• Experience in collaboration to engender positive relationships with internal colleagues and external bodies.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to write as well as develop photographic and video collateral in an inspiring, accurate and descriptive manner, that brings its reader/donor into proximity with beneficiary communities.
• Excellent knowledge of and familiarity with software for video editing and photo editing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.
• Excellent written English
• Attention to detail.
• Strong team-working and able to work in a collaborative manner.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good ability to work calmly under pressure to tight deadlines and balance competing priorities.

Personal attributes

• Is committed to integrity and IR Values, upholding the highest standards in conduct.
• Desire to serve in a humanitarian and development INGO, serving beneficiaries.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and frequently to field offices.
• Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, and able to maintain composure – acting in a calm way in difficult situations.
• A positive demeanour / disposition, and able to overcome setbacks.
• Is highly flexible and able to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• A learning attitude and a continuous improvement philosophy

Note: Please note that this recruitment, shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.