LAW has an exciting position for an experienced and skilled Communications Coordinator to join LAW. The selected candidate will report directly to LAW’s Programme Manager in Nairobi, with matrix reporting to the South Sudan Programme Manager and Communications Manager based in Geneva. They will promote LAW's work in the region, and increase visibility, profile key events and advocacy activities.
Based in LAW’s Nairobi Office, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for the wider regional context, working collaboratively with LAW programme teams, partners and colleagues across LAW’s Hub Offices. You will have excellent experience in producing highly quality content for a variety of communication platforms including on social media and have a strong background or interest in human rights, governance, public administration, digitization, and reforms. You will be proactive, meeting tight deadlines, and fluent in English and a second language (preferably Arabic, Somali, or another regional language). The work will be both diverse and challenging.
BACKGROUND
LAW is an independent, non-profit organization comprised of human rights lawyers working in fragile and conflict affected areas in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. We have a particular focus on gender equality and sexual and gender-based violence, rule of law and accountability, and transformative justice, working to bring justice to those who need it most. LAW’s ground-breaking work has received international and local media coverage, and recognition.
LAW’s Programmes in the Africa Regional Office:
LAW’s office in Nairobi manages programmes in Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan and South Sudan, and is strategically based to build networks and partnerships, working with a wide range of stakeholders on human rights issues affecting the population, and in the fight against impunity. LAW’s national lawyers in field teams work closely with international lawyers to develop innovative legal strategies designed to increase access to justice for victims and communities who have suffered human rights violations and abuses.
MORE ABOUT THE POSITION
Where? The position will be based at LAW’s Nairobi Office in Kenya.
Duration: 12 Months on a full-time basis with possibility of extension subject to funding.
Salary: Competitive rates of pay apply.
ROLE OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Communications Coordinator will work collaboratively with programme teams in the field, extracting key impact information to increase visibility, profile key events and advocacy activities in country, in the region, and globally. The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:
Communications:
Social Media and Website
Events, logistics and admin
This post will require travel to programme countries including Somalia and South Sudan.
You will have:
Interested candidates can send an email with a CV and statement of interest (CVs and cover letter should be saved as Full Name_CV and Full Name_Cover Letter) (neither exceeding 2 pages of A4) in English to recruitment@legalactionworldwide.org. The subject of the application should read ‘Communications Coordinator (Nairobi). The deadline for the applications is 20th May 2024.
At LAW we are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues reflecting the people and communities that we represent and support. Our team includes many nationalities with diverse professional backgrounds, skills and knowledge. This enables us to deliver and understand the cultural and political contexts on the ground and to tailor our support effectively and appropriately.
Child Safeguarding Statement
LAW will uphold the highest consideration for the safety and protection of children are in place whereby all applicants will be required to undergo relevant vetting processes (which may include police criminal background checks, subject to local jurisdiction) and when starting employment with LAW, to sign a declaration stating there in no reason or event that would render them unsuitable for the post and declaring ant criminal conviction or ongoing criminal prosecutions against them.
LAW reserves the right to follow up on references with any previous employer to seek referees considered view and opinion on the candidate’s suitability to be in contact with children. The successful applicant will only be offered a position subject to: (a) satisfactory and suitable references; (b) proof of qualifications; (c) relevant vetting/clearance procedures; and (d) positive proof of identification. All staff joining LAW, agrees to families themselves with the safeguarding policies and comply fully with its standard and code of conduct. Staff are required to be vigilant and aware of risk to children. Staff are also responsible to report