Communications Specialist

About Mercy CorpsMercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.Program / Department SummaryMercy Corps is seeking a Communications Specialist for the anticipated FCDO-funded Land Border Programme. Irregular migration and associated criminal activity in East Africa remain a complex and escalating challenge which leads to significant exploitation of vulnerable people on the move. The planned East Africa Land Border Programme will take a multifaceted approach – integrating ‘prevention’, ‘prepare/protect’ and ‘pursue’. An important purpose of this programme is to support the pursuit of human traffickers and smugglers who are exploiting vulnerable populations on the move. Initial interventions will take place in the Kenya border regions, with planned and phased expansion to Uganda, Ethiopia and possibly Somalia border areas.General Position SummaryThe Communications Specialist will be responsible for leading the development of a communications strategy and execution of the East Africa Land Border Programme. They will be responsible for the development of messaging, talking points, editorial pieces and internal/external storytelling, management of video production and online presence maintenance, and promoting and increasing the visibility of East Africa Land Border Programme’s work among different stakeholders. The Specialist will also be responsible for the conceptualization and preparation of the program’s thought leadership events.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesCommunications and LEARNINGDevelop and execute...