Echo Network Africa Communications Specialist Jobs in Kenya

Echo Network Africa Communications Specialist Jobs in Kenya



Job Summary

The Communications Specialist will support both internal and external communications efforts and will contribute to the content development of project outreach materials, including learning, success stories, social media postings, presentations, photography, events management, as well as media relations.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

The Communications Specialist is responsible for:

Communication strategy development and execution

  • Develop and execute ENA’s Regional Institutional and Program communication strategy and update it regularly, as applicable;

  • Develop the annual communications work plan based on the strategy;

  • Craft messages (case studies, one-pagers, webinar, tweets, LinkedIn posts etc.) to disseminate learning and results to different stakeholders, implementing partners, the
    Government of Kenya and others);

  • Provide leadership during programme planning communications meetings and actively participate in the projects Communications Working Groups and execute action items that come out of these meetings;

  • Facilitate Communication between ENA’s Country Offices by channeling up lessons learned to ensure scalability of lessons in different projects and programs where ENA has a footprint

    Stakeholder Management

  • Build strategic partnerships with key local, regional, and international media outlets to ensure visibility and profiling of ENA and its programs;

  • Manage and update the stakeholder’s contacts database

  • Coordinate with program staff to gather information for writing programmatic communications including manuals, graphics, articles, success and impact stories that offer analytical storytelling

  • Build the capacity of and provide communications support to the ENA team

  • Share appropriate content with ENA’s Partners to be distributed on the internal newsletter, public website and social media

  • Maintain a comprehensive database of communications consultants and suppliers who can offer niche communications services

    Content Creation and Management

  • Guide and oversee the production of institutional and programmatic communication materials;

  • Manage and update ENA’s website and social media platforms

  • Edit project reporting deliverables such as quarterly and annual reports to ensure communication of ENA’s progress, learning, and results;

  • Monitor media reports on ENA’s programs and activities

    Event Management and Marketing

  • Draft communications collateral for events e.g. (manuals, press releases, key messages, success stories, talking points,
    graphics, etc.);

  • Lead and coordinate organization of ENA’s events

  • Provide leadership in marketing communications for the ENA Hub.

    Qualifications

    Academic:

  • Degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations

  • Master’s degree in relevant field is an added advantage

    Professional:

  • Desktop publishing

    Experience

  • 5 years leading a communication department or experience in strategic communication, report writing, event management, content creation and distribution

  • Strong hands-on experience in external and/or internal communication in a busy NGO

  • Strong aptitude and understanding of the communication aspects of stakeholder

  • Experience in implementing communication strategies

    Professional Membership

  • Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or

  • Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) or

  • Kenya Professional Communicators Association (KPCA)

    Skills

  • Digital and Social Media Expertise: Proficiency in leveraging digital and social media platforms for effective communication and brand promotion

  • Strategic Communication: The ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans that align with organizational goals and objectives

  • Media Relations: Developing and maintaining positive relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers is vital

  • Ethical Conduct: A commitment to upholding professional ethics and integrity in all communication activities, including confidentiality, accuracy, and respect for diverse perspectives.

  • Able to operate in a performance-driven environment with minimum supervision

    Personal Attributes

  • Excellent communication skills: fluency in written and spoken English

  • Excellent presentation skills

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Good problem-solving skills: conceptual and analytical thinking

  • Creativity, Flexibility and Adaptability

  • Attention to Detail

  • Professionalism and Ethics

  • Time Management and Organization

  • Positive Attitude and Resilience

  • Passion for Development and Social Change

  • Continuous Learning Mindset

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Echo Network Africa Communications Specialist Jobs in Kenya

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