[h=1]In Kenya, the UN Women Country Programme contributes to the development objectives of Kenyas blue print, the Vision 2030 and is aligned to the United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF) of 2009-2014 and the upcoming UNDAF of 2014-2018, as well as UN Women Global Strategic Plan. The Kenya Country Programme - Gender Equality and Womens Empowerment Gains Consolidated' - aims to achieve the following results: (i) increased womens leadership and participation in governance; (ii) strengthened womens economic empowerment; (iii) increased protection of women & access to justice for women; and (iv) strengthenedwomens leadership in peace building and humanitarian response.[/h]
Under the overall guidance and direction of the supervisor, and in close collaboration with UN Womens relevant HQ units, the Communications and ICT Specialist is responsible for developing strategic communications and media initiatives and managing media/press coverage and oversees the production of a range of communications materials for UN Women, including for the UN Women Kenya Country Office website, and for online and offline audiences. S/he is responsible for timely, accurate and high-quality informational materials, such as press releases & media advisories, news briefs, fact sheets, stories from the field etc. for media outreach, the UN Women website, and inclusion in informational kits for further public outreach.