Under the overall supervision and direction/guidance of Senior Management at the SCS-SAP Project Coordination Unit, the Communications Specialist (CS) will lead strategic communication and outreach efforts for the project. The role involves developing a comprehensive communication strategy to enhance project visibility and stakeholder engagement, particularly focusing on sustainability as the project enters its final two years.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Planning: Develop a brief communication strategy, including a stakeholder mapping exercise, integrating sustainability considerations for the remaining project period.
- Stakeholder Management: Develop, maintain, and update an SCS-SAP partners/stakeholders contact list/database.
- Digital Presence: Lead the re-design and regular updating of the SCS-SAP project website, transforming it into an interactive platform for stakeholders.
- Partner Collaboration: Ensure adequate linkages between the project website and partner websites; support the development of project-related content on partner platforms.
- Advisory Role: Advise the Senior Project Manager (SPM) and staff on media and strategic approaches to raise awareness of project goals, activities, and results.
- Content Creation: Review, edit, and write dissemination materials including press releases, PowerPoint slides, web stories, booklets, leaflets, newsletters, and infographics.
- Media Relations: Promote and develop working relationships with media houses and practitioners in Participating States; organize media events such as interviews, panel discussions, and town hall meetings.
- Social Media: Utilize platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to reach targeted audiences with specially developed information.
- Knowledge Sharing: Prepare Project Experience Notes for the global Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) Practitioners Community and support the development of the “State of the marine ecosystems” reports.
- Technical Integration: Incorporate innovative technologies and tools to support communication goals; contribute to the communicational elements of Project M&E activities.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Technical Skills: Content Development, Microsoft Office, Newsletter production, Press Releases, Social Media management, Text Editing, and Website Localization.
- Strategic Perspective: Ability to develop and implement sustainable business strategies and think long-term to shape the organization.
- Integrity & Inclusion: Treats all individuals with respect, upholds ethical norms, and acts as a role model for diversity.
- Collaboration: Acts as a positive team player and supports the development of others.
- Results Orientation: Efficiently establishes courses of action to accomplish goals while maximizing resource impact.
- Agility: Adaptable in fast-paced environments and committed to continuous improvement.
- Decision Making: Evaluates data to reach logical, pragmatic decisions and applies innovation to problem-solving.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, social sciences, journalism, public relations, marketing, or environmental sciences with 7 years of relevant experience.
- OR a Master’s degree in the same fields with 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience: Professional experience in communications and public relations is essential.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the UNOPS official careers portal at the following address: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1188277. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline on April 8, 2026.
