Overview
- The post of the Media and Communications Officer works
collaboratively with the Kenyan and the UK team. The post holder is
accountable to the Programmes Manager and will focus upon delivering the
outcomes in the Media and Communications plan alongside other Tushinde
staff. He/she will be proactively involved in a range of media and
communications activities including organising events, maintaining donor
data and communications.
Key responsibilities
- Develop engaging content for social media platforms including
Facebook, Twitter ,Instagram, LinkedIn to communicate strategic messaging,
advocate with, and influence stakeholders as well as increase outreach
with targeted new audiences.
- Develop and execute the organisation’s social media strategy
and measure the success of all social media engagements, etc.
- Work closely with the team to write, edit, design and
distribute content, including case studies, press releases, website
content, annual reports, fundraising posters/leaflets and other marketing
material that communicates the organisation’s activities.
- Timely acknowledgements of donations,sending thank you cards
and assist in preparation of donor reports
- Map out potential donors locally and internationally and
contribute to bid writing for grant applications
- Maintain fundraising database and relevant documents.
- Contribute to visual and digital communications, including
photo gathering and editing, during Tushinde events and field visits.
- Support capacity building of the Tushinde Children’s Trust
team in effective communication and fundraising strategies.
- Organising and managing program photos in folders in Google
drive.
- Ensure all marketing and communication materials align with
the organisation brand standards.
- Custodian of all marketing and communication materials/assets
i.e camera, banners, etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing,
public relations or related field.
- Minimum of 2-5 years’ relevant experience in a communications
role.
- Experience working in a similar role in an NGO will be an
added advantage.
- Knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign/Photoshop,
Canva, etc).
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Proficient in Google products, content management systems, and
social media platforms.
How To Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should send their CV and a tailored covering letter
to: jobs@ke.tushinde.org.uk**,** using ‘Media and Communications
Officer ’ as the subject of the mail by 19th April 2024. The cover letter must
show that you have given serious thought to working with Tushinde.