The position
As a Communications Officer at Lightup Impact, you will
implement our communication strategies—creating compelling content for various
platforms, including social media, press releases, website, and newsletters;
and coordinating the Lightup Impact website, events, and donor communications
in support of Lightup Impact’s strategic goals.
Responsibilities and main tasks
Coordinate our website, event, and
donor communications
Develop content for our social media,
website, newsletters, and other communication channels
Update our website content on a
regular basis
Manage customer relationships with
donors, community members, partners, and other stakeholders via emails or
distribution of digital communication assets (articles, reports, web features,
newsletters).
Manage and regularly update our customer relationship management (CRM) system on Hubspot
Coordinate workshops on capacity
building and skills development for grassroots organizations in East Africa
Coordinate and create content for the
Lightup Impact blog (writing, editing, and soliciting articles) and event
page
Coordinate and create a communications
and marketing strategies for our annual conference
Coordinate the design and publishing
of communications materials aimed at our donors, partners, and the general
public (e.g. annual reports, policies, and impact reports)
Travel up to 5 days twice a year
to lead workshops or document visits with non-governmental organizations in
Kenya and Uganda
Your profile
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
Communications, International Development, Gender Studies, or related fields
At least 1-2 years of demonstrable
experience in an editorial, journalism, or content creation and coordination
role is highly desirable
Understanding of effective website
communication practices
Ability to repurpose technical content
to a broader audience
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
Knowledgeable about the potential and
value of storytelling in communications
Experience with content management
systems (e.g., WordPress) and CRM software (e.g., Hubspot)
Excellent project- and time-management
skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize while maintaining a
high level of attention to detail
Work confidently in a cross-functional
role with a global team
Work well in conjunction with the
ever-changing conditions of our young organization
Commit to and follow Lightup Impact’s
vision and values: empathic leadership, collaboration over competition, courage
and a can-do attitude, and passion for social impact
How To Apply
Please
send us your CV, including up to three reference contacts, a cover
letter, and any other supportive documents (e.g., a
portfolio of your work) to: contactus@lightupimpact.com.
Please use as subject in your email: Lightup
Impact Job Application – Communications Officer
Please
send us your application by 1 April. Candidates will be notified about the outcome within 2
weeks of the application deadline.
