Communications Manager
About us
Practical Action is a
global innovator, inspiring people to discover and adopt ingenious, practical
ways to free themselves from poverty and disadvantage. With over 50 years of
expertise, Practical Action has a strong heritage, and track record of bringing
communities and experts together to find practical, sustainable solutions to
enable people to meet their needs, which work for both people and the planet.
We are committed to
advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment through all our work. This
includes programmes, knowledge sharing, advocacy, external communications, and
our own organisational development. At a minimum, we ensure that all our work
is gender sensitive, seeking gender transformative approaches as our overall
ambition and in accordance with context.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Impact & Influence; this highly influential role will shape Practical Action’s regional communication strategy and marketing approach with the private sector in the region.
The Communications Manager
will take lead in designing and delivering innovative communications and
marketing strategies that inspire public and private support, influence policy
decisions and achieve Practical Action’s strategic ambitions.
The function will also be
responsible for maintaining a positive public image of Practical Action and be
responsible for rolling out Practical Action’s recently refreshed brand and new
visual identity. The post holder will also be expected to build a team of
sector experts to champion Practical Action’s strategic partnerships with
corporates and opportunities with the growing private sector in Kenya and the
region.
She/he is also responsible
for and managing the regional office’s media-related activities and ensuring
that Practical Action in Africa and globally is able to exploit the
opportunities presented by Nairobi’s position as a regional media hub.
An experienced
professional, you will have extensive experience and knowledge in ingenious
marketing strategies. You will have at least five years working experience in
communications and documentation and experience directly working in or with the
private sector and on corporate partnerships. He/ She should possess excellent
skills in social media planning, strategy and measurement. Proven ability to
communicate verbally with a wide range of actors and audiences and fluency in
Swahili or other regional languages is desirable.
How to Apply
If you are ready for an
exciting challenge with an organisation whose mission and values are
particularly relevant in these rapidly changing times, please forward your
application, curriculum vitae and cover letter to: Practical Action,
Kenya Office by email :recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke no later than 20th February, 2023 indicating
‘Practical Action: Job Title Position’ in
the subject line of the email. Your cover letter should outline why you feel
this is the position for you and you are the right candidate. Please include
the names of 3 referees in your CV.
Additional information
Practical Action is an
equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from under-represented
groups. We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working
environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give
us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more
successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard,
respected and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to
achieve their full potential.
Practical Action is
committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as
such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.
The successful applicant
must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in Kenya. Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.