Vacancy: Communications Co-ordinator
FSD Africa (FSDA) is a regional
financial sector development programme operating across sub-Saharan
Africa.
Funded by the UK Government’s
Department for International Development (DFID), FSDA’s goal is to reduce
poverty by boosting financial inclusion and helping financial institutions and
markets drive economic growth.
Based in Nairobi, the successful
candidate will be challenged to think tactically and build an effective
communications platform for FSDA.
This work will take place in
collaboration with key partners across East Africa and beyond, including
financial institutions, national government agencies, international development
organisations and the FSD Network.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Designing and delivering a comprehensive but
practical communications platform for FSDA
- Supporting the design and delivery of
communications platforms for FSD Network members
- Fostering a vibrant FSD Network Working Group
for communications
- Developing and managing innovative tools and
channels to capture and share FSDA and FSD Network ideas and impact
Key competencies and experience will
include:
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of
strategic communications
- Extensive experience of developing and
operating communications platforms and activities
- Excellent knowledge and experience of training
and coaching others in strategic communications
The successful candidate will be a
natural communicator, highly team and people-orientated, flexible, creative,
motivated and goal focussed.
The role is based in Nairobi, Kenya
with regular travel within Africa.
For the detailed job profile, visit our website:http://www.fsdafrica.org/about-fsd-africa/vacancies/
To apply, send a one-page cover
letter and two-page CV to recruit@fsdafrica.org by 1200 (EAT) on or before
Friday, 19 February 2016.
The email should contain “FSDA
Communications Co-ordinator” in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FSDA is an equal opportunity employer
