Sanergy Communications Fellow Job Vacancy in Kenya

Aug 17, 2017

Vacancy: Communications Fellow

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements. 

Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life Toilets. 

 

We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, business analytics, training, and marketing. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community.

We convert the waste into valuable end products, such as organic fertilizer, insect-based animal feed, and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the end products to Kenyan farms under the brand name Farm Star.
 

Since November 2011, we have launched over 750 Fresh Life Toilets to a network of more than 350 Fresh Life Operators. 

We have collected and converted over 9,000 tons of waste. At the same time, we have built a team of over 250 people. 

For our work, we have been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World Doing Social Good and one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in Africa.
 

Overview of the role: The Communications team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated communications enthusiast interested in gaining hands-on experience in the areas of internal communications, writing, photography / videography, and social media management.
 

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assist in effective communications across different media and formats in adherence to Sanergy’s standards


• Generate story ideas and draft articles, blog posts for e-mail campaigns, website and social media


• Taking a lead role in developing Sanergy’s online presence via new media venues (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)


• Assist in undertaking communications research


• Assist in compiling content for Sanergy’s quarterly newsletter


• Organize and maintain Sanergy’s media archive


• Assist with maintenance of Sanergy’s Communications calendar


• Ensure timely dissemination of monthly newsletters internally with staff on available platforms

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Motivated, energetic and a self-starter who takes initiative


• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously


• Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills within the role


• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills


• Experience in journalism is is an added advantage


• Passionate about event planning 


• Immediate availability.

We are looking for a communications fellow committed to working at Sanergy for at least 3 - 6 months.
 

While monetary compensation will not be provided, the experience gleaned from your time at Sanergy will benefit you for many years to come.
 

Application deadline is 21st August, 2017
 

Apply via: https://sanergy.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=19
 

Join us!