Overview
The purpose of the consultancy is to enhance and foster relationships with prominent journalists and editors to secure media coverage for UNICEF’s initiatives and children’s issues in Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
- Secure coverage for UNICEF’s initiatives and children’s issues in Kenya linked to UNICEF’s key advocacy priorities.
- Ensure visibility for key donors, specific programmes, and campaigns.
- Advance public advocacy on key advocacy priorities identified by UNICEF Kenya concerning children.
- Support media engagement related to the run-up to the national elections scheduled for 2027.
- Facilitate reporting on results achieved through the Country Programme during 2026 and 2027.
Required Experience
• At least 8 years’ relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast media, and online media, including experience covering children’s issues for a child rights organisation such as UNICEF.
Qualifications
• A Master’s degree in journalism, Mass Media, Communications, Development Studies, or related fields required.
