Habitat for Humanity International Communications Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

Use your expert Communications Skills to build a world where everyone has a decent place to live; consider joining our team at Habitat for Humanity International!

Founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a Christian housing organization serving families in more than 70 countries around the world who are living in sub-standard housing. 

Since our founding, we have built or repaired over 1 million homes, providing more than 5 million people with safe, decent, affordable shelter!
 

Job Title: Communications Specialist – EMEA
 

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

 

We have an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Communications Specialist to lead the
communications activities for our Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regional offices.

Based on EMEA regional plans, the Nairobi-based communications specialist will be responsible for internal and external communications activities in Kenya and Uganda working with local staff where and when available. In this role the communications specialist will work with the regional director in developing the strategic plans for the responsible countries as well as work alongside team members located presently in Bratislava, South Africa and the United Kingdom. 

The role will seek to enhance the Habitat For Humanity brand, cultivate new area wide or regional communications media and other communications partnerships and position HFH as an expert/leader in the area of housing. 

This will include:

• Guiding the strategic planning process for area wide approach to communications/public relations needs for HFH and for its work with The MasterCard Foundation.


• Develop and maintain relationships with key housing, financial, business, and charity media.


• Enhance the HFHI brand in the area through strategic communication initiatives with country offices and ensuring consistent messaging of brand and logo.


• Analyze and report on communication impact for digital/social and traditional media


• Mentor and develop emerging talent among HFH entities in countries mentioned above.

The successful candidate’s performance will be based on meeting annual communications targets assigned.
 

Function as an executive contact in key partnerships and prospects throughout the area. 

The Communications Specialist will perform the above role either as a program team lead, a program team member, or as a thematic knowledge manager.

Candidates who are currently eligible to work in each location will be given first priority.

The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package in the international non-governmental organization market.

Candidates who are currently eligible to work in each location will be given first priority.

The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package in the international non-governmental organization market.

How to Apply
 

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.