World Concern Communications Liaison Job in Kenya

World Concern Communications Liaison Job in Kenya
Purpose: With assistance and guidance from the Africa Area Director, act as liaison between World Concern Headquarters (Seattle) and the African Country Offices regarding communication and flow of information.

This is a deputized position and requires that individuals raise their own funds.

Responsibilities:
    * Manage a local data collection system that captures field-based information needed at WC headquarters. This can include data for organizational compliance, reporting and internal organizational information.
    * Collect or assure the collection of beneficiary stories and program updates from the projects for WC’s HQ Marketing team.
    * Assure communication with WC headquarters regarding field-side staff changes or field based staff information changes.
    * Be responsible for writing/collecting information or articles for World Concern’s global staff newsletter, coordinating that effort with HQ’s designated marketing representative.
    * Communicate with deputation donor churches and individuals supporting your role in World Concern.
    * Write and manage the production of a World Concern Africa newsletter.
    * Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills & Experience:
    * Committed to World Concern’s values and mission.
    * BA in a relevant field.
    * Fluent in English.
    * Competence in the use of Microsoft Office.
    * Willingness and ability to raise personal prayer and finances.
    * Ability to research and prepare project reports for international donors.
    * Highly organized, numbers orientated yet able to change directions and reorganize at a moment’s notice.
    * Willingness to listen to local staff regarding organizational protocols of security and line management a must.

Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:
    * Prior experience in a development context
    * Willingness to live in Nairobi at a similar standard of living as local staff
    * Prior fundraising experience from mission trips, etc.

Working Conditions:
    * This position is based in Kenya, with Nairobi as the principle center of operations. Travel to and from rural areas may occur.
    * Operating environment can be volatile at times, with security restrictions in force.
    * Cross-cultural work environment.
    * Needs to be able to work as a member of a team of local staff.

This is a deputized position and requires that individuals raise their own funds.

How to apply
In order to be considered for this position, please submit an application at www.worldconcern.org/employment.

Closing date: 31 Jan 2011