CFK Africa, Communications Manager
POSITION DESCRIPTION
CFK Africa seeks an experienced Communications Manager who will report to the
Executive Director and is responsible for communications across various media
platforms. S/he will lead the implementation of CFK Africa’s communications
strategy and systems as well as support all internal and external
communications tasks. S/he will participate actively as a valued member of our
team, supporting the integration of communications into our program core
objectives and implementation approaches.
LOCATION
CFK Africa Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with CFK Africa staff in
both Kenya and the US to conceptualize and implement communications
strategies and campaigns.
- Lead the implementation of
communication strategy including organizational brand positioning.
- Develop, write and edit
communications and marketing materials, including press releases, videos,
newsletters, blog posts and social media content.
- Promote communications and
marketing materials through appropriate social media channels.
- Ensure that all communications
and marketing material aligns with CFK Africa brand standards.
- Maintain digital media
archives, including photos and videos.
- Responsible for local branding,
advertising, trade shows, organization events and assisting in the
development of promotional collateral.
- Manage the communication calendar
to support partnership development efforts.
- Develop escalation protocols for
managing communication crises, should they arise.
- Track analytics and create
reports detailing successes and failures of communications campaigns.
- Collaborate with appropriate
program staff to gather, oversee, and deliver program impact stories for
multi-channel campaigns encompassing thought leadership, email campaigns,
blog posts, videos and social media strategies.
- Contribute to and execute local
media outreach (press kit) materials, including press releases, pitch
letters, case studies, feature articles, and trend stories.
- In collaboration with US staff,
assist with the development of the annual report and other marketing
collateral.
- Write, copy edit and assist in
the development of donor reports and grant proposals.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in
communications or related digital management field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
in project support for communications and digital content creation and
management.
- Excellent writing, editing and
oral intercultural communication skills in both Swahili and English.
- Excellent photography and video
production skills.
- Ability to turn content from
channels into media-worthy stories.
- Knowledge of international
community development, gender and ethnicity issues, youth education,
public health, and asset building a plus.
- Working understanding of digital
marketing tactics, strategy and execution.
- Experience with event management
and photography.
- Experience using photo editing,
video editing, and desktop publishing software including Photoshop, Adobe
Premiere Pro, In Design and Illustrator and/or open-source graphic design
platforms.
- Experience with website
content development.
Work experience in the NGO sector is desired.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is dependent upon qualifications and experience. CFK Africa offers
a competitive benefits package.
How to Apply
If you believe that you qualify for this
position, kindly complete this application by March 31, 2023, 5.00 p.m. EAT. The
application includes space for you to upload your CV. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
ABOUT CFK Africa
Founded in 2001, CFK Africa exists to improve public health and economic
prosperity in the informal settlements in Kenya. CFK Africa combines service
with responsible research to inform and assist participatory development in
other informal settlements globally.
To learn more about CFK Africa, please visit: cfkafrica.org.
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