Job Title: Communication and IT Officer
Hiring Organization: Strathmore
Business School
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Education
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 04/18/2024
In our endeavour to transform leadership in Africa in the 21st
Century, Strathmore Business School (SBS) has taken the responsibility of
influencing leadership of public and private sectors in the continent. This we
believe is our overarching mission at SBS; Service to Society through the
development of international executive business management and leadership
programs. Since its inception in 2005, and coming at a time when the world and
Africa face extraordinary challenges, SBS’s mission to develop transformative
business leaders is even more relevant. The bewildering rate of change in new
ethical and governance challenges increases the demand for great ethical
leaders with a passion for excellence. Such leaders will make wise decisions
that balance short-term considerations with the achievement of long-term
objectives. All this, while playing out in a globalised environment, demands
that the leaders are not only aware of their local challenges, but are also
prepared to fight it out in an international arena, both in the East African
region and beyond. By the use of globally tried and tested teaching methodology
using case studies, using both local and international faculty, while at the
same time partnering with local industry experts who draw and localize the
experiences on the ground, we ensure that our programs foster a culture of
continuous learning. SBS has recently been ranked third in the Webometrics
ranking of b-schools in Africa which, for a young business school like ours, is
really a reflection of our commitment to excel and surpass older and more
established institutions in the continent. Welcome to our website where you
will find full details of our programmes, faculty, research, alumni, our
partners and associations as well as our advisory board.
Job Purpose:
In line with the objective of the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation (BMGF), Driving Country Level, Kenya Project which is to advance
women’s leadership in the Kenyan health sector through organizational and
systems change efforts, the Communication and IT Officer will spearhead the
communication efforts and make a meaningful impact. This role demands expertise
in communication strategy development, content creation, and multimedia design.
The ideal candidate will leverage their solid foundation in communication
alongside experience in graphic design and social media engagement to drive
innovation and elevate our brand presence.
Main
Duties And Responsibilities:
- Develop and
implement integrated communication strategies to optimize outcomes and
support the project’s goals and objectives.
- Creating and
curating engaging content across various platforms to enhance project
visibility.
- Lead the design
and development of multimedia content, including graphics, videos, and
animations, to support content creation campaigns and communication
initiatives to engage target audiences.
- Analyze data and
metrics to measure the effectiveness of communication initiatives and make
recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Produce
high-quality written and visual materials, including press releases,
articles, reports, infographics, social media content, and photography.
- Coordinate
events, webinars, and workshops to facilitate knowledge sharing and
community engagements.
- Assist in the
development of project reports, presentations, policy briefs, and research
publications.
- Ensure that all
project communications comply with donor reporting requirements.
- Stay updated on
communication trends and social media best practices to inform
organizational strategies.
- Cultivate strong
relationships with external vendors and partners to enhance communication
channels.
- Champion a
culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning within the
communication teams.
Job
Requirements
The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate
evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:
- Bachelor’s
degree in communications, Journalism, Multimedia Design, IT, or related
field.
- At least 2-4
years of experience in a communications role directly related to the
duties and responsibilities specified.
- Good knowledge
of information technology software is mandatory.
- Experience in
social entrepreneurship, or related fields is an added advantage.
Skills
And Competencies:
- Proven
experience in developing and implementing communication strategies,
preferably in a project.
- Proficiency in
content creation and curation across various platforms, including web,
social media, and multimedia.
- Strong skills in
graphic design, video editing, and animation software.
- Analytical
abilities to interpret communication metrics and make data-driven
recommendations.
- Proficient in
photography with the ability to capture high-quality images to support
communication initiatives.
- Exceptional
writing and editing skills for producing high-quality written and visual
content.
- Experience in
event planning and coordination, including webinars and workshops.
- Familiarity with
donor reporting requirements and compliance standards.
- Up-to-date
knowledge of communication trends, social media platforms, and digital
marketing best practices.
- Skilled in
digital marketing strategies through social media channels, email search
engines, etc.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with
external partners and vendors.
- Leadership
qualities to foster collaboration and continuous learning within the
communication teams
How To
Apply
If you are interested in the
position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from
you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated
resume quoting ‘Communications and IT Officer’ to the People and Culture
Manager, Strathmore University Business School, on careerssbs@strathmore.edu
by end of the day (5.30 pm) Monday, 22nd April 2024.
