Communication Associate Job in Kenya

Job Title : Communication Associate,

Department : Sisters
Blended Value Project,

Reporting to: Grants
Manager,

Job Purpose

In line with the objective
of the Sisters’ Blended Value Project (SBVP), which is to is to support
Catholic Sisters to build and develop sustainable social enterprises, the
Communication Associate will support the communication of the activities of the
project. Further, assist in devising communication strategies, creating
content, managing media, organizing events, and managing databases under the
direction of the Grant Manager.

Main Duties

• Stakeholder
  Management:

Maintaining links with the
project’s affinity groups in the target countries and ensuring that all internal
and external communication is handled effectively towards building long-term
relationships with influencers and key project stakeholders.

• Content
  Creation:

Plan and manage the
design, content, and production of all communication materials and respond to
communication-related issues promptly.

Create informative and
interesting press releases, press kits, newsletters, videos, media articles,
and related materials to showcase the sisters’ project activities, success
stories, and the work of catholic sisters and upload them on the website and
social media platforms.

Oversee SBVP’s media
promotion, editing, and proofreading of communication materials, texts, etc.

Preparing presentations
and proposals for clients, including charts, graphs, images, and other visual
aids.

• Newsletters

Take the lead in coming up
with the SBVP annual and bi-annual and monthly EE newsletters for internal and
external stakeholders.

• Photography/Videography

Facilitate photography and
videography within the program activities, ensuring they are edited, shared,
and well archived.

• Strategies
  and Campaigns

Develop, maintain, review,
and implement effective communication strategies that build awareness of the
work of the Catholic Sisters.

• Monitoring
  and Reporting

 Monitor web, email,
and social media analytics and report to management detailing successes and
failures of communications campaigns.

• Events

Support the project team
in coordinating networking events, seminars, conferences, etc.

• Social
  Media

In liaison with the
communications manager, manage the social media accounts and promote the
project communications and marketing materials through appropriate social
channels and websites.

• Branding
  
  
  

Ensure that all
communications and marketing material align with the branding and marking
standards of the institution, the donor, and the partner, constantly.

• Webpage

In liaison with the SBS
communication manager and the project team, update the project webpage and
social media platforms regularly to maintain fresh content.

Track and measure the
reach and impact of the project’s public-facing statements, media hits, and
website analytics.

• Data
  Repository and Archiving

Manage the online drive
which holds the program’s communication documents and other databases that will
be available for the project such as photos and videos. Create and maintain an
inventory of images, audio files, video clips, or other materials used in the
project.

• Calendar:

Maintain a calendar of
events (communication work plan and media schedule), assigned tasks, and
deadlines.

• Project
  Support

Working closely with the
Grant Manager and the Regional Project Coordinator to execute program
activities, and support the day-to-day operations of the project communications
function, including budgeting for the communication unit.

Job Requirements 

The post holder will be
required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications,
attributes, and skills:

• A
  minimum bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or a
  related field.


• At
  least 2-4 years of experience in a communications role directly related to
  the duties and responsibilities specified.


• Experience
  in social entrepreneurship, or related fields is an added advantage.


• Experience
  and knowledge in writing, proofreading, formatting, and editing.


• Experience
  in photo and video editing skills is an added advantage.


• Experience
  in graphic, web design, and content production are an added advantage.


• Proven
  skills in managing social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,
  LinkedIn, etc.), community management, and writing reports based on
  analytics.


• Skilled
  in digital marketing strategies through social media channels, email
  search engines, etc.


• Demonstrates
  good knowledge of information technology and applies it to work
  assignments.


• Excellent
  communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.


• Respond
  positively to new approaches; Ability to extract, interpret, analyze data,
  and resolve problems.


• Maintains
  effective stakeholder relationships.


• Reports
  to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion.


• Organizes
  and prioritizes work schedules to meet the project needs and deadlines.


• Able
  to work collaboratively with project staff and other university colleagues.

How To Apply

If you are interested in
the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from
you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated
resume quoting ‘Communications Associate – SBVP’ to
the People and Culture Manager, Strathmore University Business School, on careerssbs@strathmore.edu by end of the day (5.30
pm) Wednesday, 3^rd May 2023.

Due to the large number of
applications, we may receive, only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please be advised that
Strathmore University Business School is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money
from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process.
Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any
such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money.