Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 01, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Communication Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
CFK Africa, formerly Carolina for Kibera, seeks an experienced Communication Manager who will report to the Executive Director and is responsible for communications across various media platforms for CFK Africa. 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 team, supporting these teams to integrate communications into each activity’s core objectives and implementation approaches.

DUTIES AND 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, 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, 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.
• Write, copy edit and assist in the development of donor reports and grant proposals.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
• 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.
• 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 and desktop publishing software including Photoshop, 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 on qualifications and experience. CFK Africa offers a competitive benefit package.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
If you believe that you qualify for this position, kindly submit your CV, current and expected salary to hr@cfkafrica.org  by 10th April, 2022.

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