Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 04, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The ideal candidate will play a critical role and will have overall responsibility for positioning our organisation as an impactful and leading organization in the surfacing of and investing in early and growth stage businesses.
IMPORTANT
Only applications received via BrighterMonday will be considered. Any phone calls, emails or other types of canvassing may lead to your application being disqualified.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the minimum requirements set out below.
Yes, we are Hiring! We have an exciting opportunity for the role of Communication Manager. .

Responsibilities
1. Leading the Communication Function to effectively implement the Units strategies.
2. Guiding the devlopment of communication plan.
3. Work closely with diverse teams to oversee development and tracking of metrics.
4. Provide support to the SBU’s in Packaging and presentation of reports and success stories.
5. Oversee development of all communication materials: Press releases, talking points, reports, speeches, web materials and videos.
6. Provide strategic communication and advisory support to the Board and management team.
7. Manage media relations with the global, regional and national news media to convey views on issues of significance.
8. Overseeing the design and maintenance of website.
9. Act as spokesperson for the organization as needed.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Communications, Business, International Relations, information management, media and, Journalism, Development Studies, or related field;
• Knowledge and experience in training and report preparation;
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in reporting and communication;
• At least three (3) years’ senior-level management experience in advocacy or public relations with exposure to development sector
• Experience in fitting social media into strategic communication planning
• Experience creating web content
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Significant experience in development-related activities in Africa;
• A working knowledge of French will be an advantage
• Good interpersonal, analytical and communications skills

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
If you believe, you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the role, please submit your application quoting in the subject line the Job Title “Communications Manager – HCL/DDST01/2020” and attach a detailed CV with correct e-mail address and telephone contacts.
Kindly note that the call for applications will remain open until the position is filled.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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