Communications Manager at Sanergy in
Nairobi, Kenya
Company Description
Company Description
Sanergy is a social venture that is building a sustainable
sanitation network throughout Nairobi's slums, by creating a network of local
entrepreneurs who run small-scale sanitation centers.
We have launched our first toilets in Nairobi and are expanding
rapidly.
Role & Responsibilities
Role & Responsibilities
As Sanergy expands, the need to communicate our impact and
vision to relevant stakeholders will grow.
Sanergy is in search of a person who will further develop and
drive our communications strategy as we stretch towards our goal of bringing
sustainable sanitation to over 500,000 people by 2015.
This individual will have the determination and energy to spend
at least two years in East Africa pushing the frontiers of innovation at a
leading social enterprise.
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
- Development
of Sanergy’s external communications strategy
- Creation
of materials in support of Sanergy’s communications strategy, including
printed materials, web-based information, videos, and photographs
- Identification
of new funding and partnership opportunities
- Relationship
management and proposal creation in pursuit of funding opportunities
- Cross-cultural
training of staff, mentorship in business communications
- Web
development and content curation, including social media (Facebook,
Twitter, Flickr, saner.gy site)
Requirements
Competency / Knowledge Requirements
Competency / Knowledge Requirements
- Knowledge
of East African political and cultural landscape
- Experience
with strategy development and implementation
- Strong
business acumen
- Knowledge
of the social entrepreneurship space (funding sources, business models,
contacts in Nairobi)
- Experience
in project management
- 3+
years of experience creating and executing communications campaigns
- Experience
in working in a high-pressure environment
Leadership / Personality Requirements
- Ability
to lead complex projects through to an end point
- Ability
to communicate effectively and inspire others to take action at all levels
- Determination
to seize opportunities and take initiative as appropriate
- Relationship
building and rapport skills
- Strong
influencing and networking skills
Other Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree from a four-year university
- Strong
command of the English language, Swahili fluency strongly preferred
- Experience
working in a fast-paced and flexible start-up atmosphere
- Demonstrate
initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints
- Proficiency
with Final Cut Pro, or equivalent video editing software
- Graphic
design capabilities with the Adobe suite or equivalent tools
- Familiarity
with wordpress and other opensource publishing engines
If
interested click here to submit your
application online