Background

The U.S. Embassy to Kenya opened in 1964. Through sixteen Ambassadors since then, the Embassy has enriched the ties between the American and Kenyan people and served the needs of Americans in and around this East African hub. Chief among the U.S. Mission’s goals are fostering the development of a sound Kenyan economy, strengthening the institutions of Keny...

Basic Function of Position

Works under the supervision and direction of the Community Liaison Office (CLO) Coordinator; the CLO Communications Assistant has no supervisory responsibilities. The CLO Communications Assistant is responsible for producing a weekly newsletter “The Roar” and managing website and social media content to promote Mission events and community wellbeing.

Responsibilities

Develops editorial calendar, organizes online content, and improves communication by maintaining mission-wide events calendar. Provides community members most current information available regarding life, activities, and events in Nairobi. Assists the CLO in the development, execution, and management of post programs to foster and maintain high morale of community members. Requires Public Trust Clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 years of work experience in education, administration, public relations, media/communication, marketing or public/community outreach is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Pre-hire (Operational):

Must understand and know how to design and update online media platforms including Face Book and web pages. Must be familiar with the general culture of the country, have information on interesting places in order to plan trips for the American community at the Mission. Have knowledge of civic and educational activities available.

Post-hire (Organizational):

Ability to identify, assess and conceptualize how best to use the full range of information the Embassy Community needs or wants to move morale and the community in positive way. Must have good knowledge of Department of State and Mission Nairobi activities and electronic communication delivery systems.

Education Requirements:

Completion of Secondary School is required.

• Producing a weekly newsletter “The Roar”
• Managing website and social media content to promote Mission events and community wellbeing.
• Develops editorial calendar, organizes online content, and improves communication by maintaining mission-wide events calendar.
• Provides community members most current information available regarding life, activities, and events in Nairobi.
• Assists the CLO in the development, execution, and management of post programs to foster and maintain high morale of community members.

• Design and update online media platforms (Facebook, web pages)
• Familiarity with general country culture
• Knowledge of interesting places for trips
• Knowledge of civic and educational activities
• Ability to identify, assess and conceptualize information needs for community morale
• Knowledge of Department of State and Mission Nairobi activities
• Knowledge of electronic communication delivery systems

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in education, administration, public relations, media/communication, marketing or public/community outreach
• Completion of Secondary School