Communication
Manager
The Communications Manager role is a key position to ensure that quality and timely communications materials are produced for internal and external audiences such as: media, donors, government stakeholders and the general public.
The Communications Manager role is a key position to ensure that quality and timely communications materials are produced for internal and external audiences such as: media, donors, government stakeholders and the general public.
This
position is required to improve the delivery of the communication functions in
all of our programmes in East Africa, as well as to better position the
Academy’s brand and acceptance within the region and towards key stakeholders.
The post holder will also be expected to work with the global communications team to build the Academy’s brand through national and regional media, and to support programmes that promote dissemination of the Academy’s (and other relevant) products.
The post holder will also be expected to work with the global communications team to build the Academy’s brand through national and regional media, and to support programmes that promote dissemination of the Academy’s (and other relevant) products.
Reporting: Reports to the Partnership Lead
Contract: Two Year Fixed Term Contract
Salary
range: K.Shs.120,622/-
to K.Shs.211, 950 (entry point will depend on qualifications and experience)
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop
and implement the Centre’s Communications strategy.
- Be
responsible for building a communications vision and roadmap, and implementing
a strategic external and internal communications plan to build the brand
in East Africa as well as enhance its reputation.
- Work
with the Global Marketing and Communications team on any issues relating
to the Academy’s communications profile
- Develop
and execute the Centre’s long-term strategic communications and key
messaging plan.
- Maintain
and enhance the Centre’s image and reputation and support key Academy
objectives across the region of our operations.
- Work
closely with other sector leaders to drive a brand, identify best
practices in support of Academy messaging, focusing on regional/national
media non-trade press.
- Build
media relationships and work with targeted major business & mainstream
media around the initiatives and products, to ensure the Academy gets
frequent and accurate coverage on the traditional and new media platforms.
- Be
responsible for written communications including press releases, holding
statements, Q&As, position papers, pitches and employee
communications.
- Drive
and organize the Academy’s internal and external activities and events
with businesses, executives and regional communicators.
- Identify
content case studies and interesting stories that can be used across the
Academy’s communication channels.
- Identify
opportunities and manage conference participation.
- Work
with agencies on producing collateral material such as brochures, banners,
giveaways and booths’ layout for exhibitions as well as monitoring brand
application and supporting implementation of branding guidelines.
- Innovate
on production of communication materials for different types and levels of
audiences.
- Ensure
the centre is at the cutting edge of industry developments.
- Ensure
all staff in the Kenya centre have access to a range of internal
communications, so that they are able to keep up to date with important
news, share information and provide feedback (Through various channels
such as newsletter, flyers and and/or email.)
- Maintain,
localise and update information relating to the East Africa programme on
the organisation’s website, facebook and twitter accounts
- Maintain
a uniform Academy’s image and identity across the region including the use
of logos and other Academy materials.
- Publish
the Academy Centre’s regular newsletters – working closely with the
academy centre director and programme lead persons to identify and compile
content.
Minimum
Requirements
- At
least five years' relevant experience in a credible media organisation OR
equivalent experience in Communications and/or Media in an international
humanitarian or development agency
- University
degree in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
- Experience
of leading communications and media activities in a challenging
environment and a good knowledge of the Kenyan and East Africa media
scene, networks, and media contacts etc.
- Evidence
of excellent verbal and written communication skills producing high
quality English-language materials for a wide range of different
audiences, including Academy staff, donors, journalists and the 'general
public.
- Excellent
writing skills, and the ability to produce compelling media products in
English, such as press releases, case studies, key messages, speaking
points and Q&As
- The
ability to digest complex information, quickly, and express this crisply
and clearly
- Excellent
understanding of communications, media and campaigning activities
Personal
Attributes:
- Established
communicator and networker who enjoys building relationships and opening
doors.
- Creative
thinking with fresh ideas and a problem solver.
- Entrepreneurial
approach; has the confidence to try out new ideas and take risks and
challenge where needed.
- Ability
to combine creativity with organisational skills allowing for effective
delivery on varied and tight deadlines and budgets.
- Politically
and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
- Passion
and energy to work in pursuit of transforming humanitarian response
globally and making a reality of true collaboration.
Application
Process
If you
meet the above requirements, Kindly send a detailed CV and cover letter
indicating your current and expected salary to..
The Director
The Humanitarian Leadership Academy
P.O. Box 43706-0010
Nairobi
hr@kim.ac.ke copied to f.chebet@humanitarian.academy by 15th July 2016.
We are looking for people who not only have the required skills and experience
but who also fit our culture, based on our organizational values. Applicants
for these positions should also have the right to work in Kenya.