BACKGROUND

Our Client, a nonprofit organization, seeks to recruit a Communications Assistant, who will be responsible for implementing communication projects and strategies. He/she will be ensure clear communication on the organizations message across all channels.

Reports to: Managing Director

Job Location: Nairobi

Contract Duration: 12 Months

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for updating the organizations activities on various social media platforms such as Linkedin, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
• Support web site maintenance and updating the organizations activities
• Supportthe organizations external communications
• Support the development and execution of an integrated social marketing, behavior change communications, and advocacy strategy to promote fortified whole grain consumption in institutional and consumer markets
• Support awareness campaigns on various projects undertaken by the organization.
• Resource coordination
• Coordinate and support/manage project teams, inclusive of preparing internal newsletter, taking minutes across weekly and monthly meetings
• Support the participation in external events such as expos, trade summits
• Tracking projects and media exposure.
• Preparing presentations and reports.
• QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Degree in business administration, communications, international development, or other relevant fields; Master’s degree a plus
• Minimum of 1years of relevant professional work experience, with a preference for private sector and/or international development background. Work experience in Africa and especially Eastern / Southern Africa markets is essential

Knowledge and skills:

• Strong communication, presentation, advocacy, and writing skills
• Digital marketing
• Creative and innovative
• Relationship development and management
• Strong collaborative and team player skills
• Full command of oral and written English required, with proficiency in French a plus