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Date Posted: Monday, February 06, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

About the role
Reporting to the Head of Impact & Influence; this highly influential role will shape Practical Action’s regional communication strategy and marketing approach with the private sector in the region.
• The Communications Manager will take lead in designing and delivering innovative communications and marketing strategies that inspire public and private support, influence policy decisions and achieve Practical Action’s strategic ambitions.
• The function will also be responsible for maintaining a positive public image of Practical Action and be responsible for rolling out Practical Action’s recently refreshed brand and new visual identity. The post holder will also be expected to build a team of sector experts to champion Practical Action’s strategic partnerships with corporates and opportunities with the growing private sector in Kenya and the region.
• She/he is also responsible for and managing the regional office’s media-related activities and ensuring that Practical Action in Africa and globally is able to exploit the opportunities presented by Nairobi’s position as a regional media hub.
• An experienced professional, you will have extensive experience and knowledge in ingenious marketing strategies.
• You will have at least five years working experience in communications and documentation and experience directly working in or with the private sector and on corporate partnerships.
• He/ She should possess excellent skills in social media planning, strategy and measurement. Proven ability to communicate verbally with a wide range of actors and audiences and fluency in Swahili or other regional languages is desirable.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

If you are ready for an exciting challenge with an organisation whose mission and values are particularly relevant in these rapidly changing times, please forward your application, curriculum vitae and cover letter to: Practical Action, Kenya Office by email : recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke  no later than 20th February, 2023 indicating ‘Practical Action: Job Title Position’ in the subject line of the email. Your cover letter should outline why you feel this is the position for you and you are the right candidate. Please include the names of 3 referees in your CV.


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