One Acre Fund Communications Associate (Writer / Editor) Jobs in Kenya

One Acre Fund Communications Associate (Writer / Editor) Jobs in Kenya

Location:

Kenya, Rwanda

Job Description:

The communications team shapes One Acre Fund’s global brand and local reputation.

One Acre Fund currently serves more than 600,000 smallholder farmers in six countries across Eastern and Southern Africa, and we aim to serve one million farmers by 2020.

Our fourteen-person team champions the idea that hard-working farmers are at the heart of rural development and national prosperity.

Responsibilities Include

You’ll serve as the lead writer and editor for all One Acre Fund audiences, ranging from U.S. funders and policymakers to East African government partners and prospective job applicants. You’ll also develop aspiring writers within the communications team and across the organization.

Writing

As an in-house reporter, you’ll identify compelling One Acre Fund stories and trends to share globally.

Serve as lead author for our blog and core brand collateral (e.g., website, annual report)
Propose and author op-eds to support One Acre Fund thought leadership in the U.S. and East Africa

Proactively identify stories across our East African operations that would interest varied audiences

Develop core messaging on One Acre Fund programs, policy positions, and hot topics

Editing

As our lead editor, you’ll ensure consistency of our content and develop the writing talents of others.

Edit writing produced by communications team (blog posts, op-eds) for consistency and quality

Develop a network of staff authors and work with them to write blog posts and op-eds

Develop the interviewing and writing skills of our four communications officers

Contribute to editorial strategy to raise One Acre Fund’s profile with senior African candidates

Project Management

You’ll establish strong processes for content production on our team and coordination with other teams.

Contribute to the editorial calendar and communications team content production process

Ensure close coordination with other teams producing content, such as the fundraising team
Organize periodic global brand awareness campaigns in coordination with partners and funders

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.

We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

We are seeking an exceptional storyteller with 5+ years of writing and/or editing experience and a passion for social change.

Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

Exceptional ability to write and edit for varied audiences on deadline; journalism experience a plus

Proven ability to identify stories, develop contacts, and conduct interviews in diverse cultural contexts

Emotionally intelligent team player who can develop junior writers and edit subject matter experts

Strong detail orientation and comfort managing projects with multiple stakeholders and moving pieces

Comfort with regular travel to rural areas in East Africa to interview farmers and staff
English fluency required; second regional language (e.g., Swahili, French, Kinyarwanda) a plus

Preferred Start Date:

Flexible

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Health insurance, paid time off.

Sponsor International Candidates:

No; must have existing rights to work in Kenya or Rwanda.

East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 9th December, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Communications Associate (Writer / Editor) Jobs in Kenya

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