Communications Manager at Amref Health Africa 58 views0 applications

Main Purpose Of Job

To ensure effective, responsive, and compelling communications platforms for users of the Advocacy Accelerator to engage with and learn from each other.

Principal Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Advocacy Accelerator’s communications strategy with its users by engaging with and learning from its current and potential users about what is most needed and in what forms to best fill their needs. Develop and implement a communications plan for the visibility of the Advocacy Accelerator, including its launch and engagement with traditional media, in collaboration with AMREF, Catalysts for Change, and the funder. Manage and strategically expand the reach of the Advocacy Accelerator contact database to reach targeted audiences and partners. Track and report on relevant communications metrics, including weekly statistics and monthly analyses. Identify trends and corrective action plans, if needed.
• Ensure efficient translation of content into French, as needed. Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify and develop themes, schedules, content, logistics, and outreach strategies for the Advocacy Accelerator Develop and manage strategy and content for Advocacy Accelerator Facebook group. Serve as community manager, curating and catalysing content from partners and users. Develop and manage strategy and content for Twitter feed.
• Promote interaction and engagement between Advocacy Accelerator users and partners by assessing trends and testing different models and practices. Ensure efficient translation of content into French, as needed.
• Engage vendors on website redesign and updates, as needed.
• Play lead role in developing and uploading content to the website.
• Ensure efficient translation of e content into French, as needed.
• Check and manage general Advocacy Accelerator email address, inquiries from the website, etc.
• Develop key messages, blogs, talking points, and any additional materials, as needed.
• Develop and disseminate e-Newsletters with agreed frequency
• Work with stakeholders to generate story ideas, solicit and/or write content, conduct interviews, etc.
• Support the development of powerpoints, print materials, and other project collateral.
• Review video content collected to date and make recommendations on potential uses.
• Identify other opportunities to collect and use content, as appropriate. Ensure efficient translation of content into French, as needed.
• Ensure efficient and high-value content is conveyed in a compelling way to intended audiences through webinars and other forums.
• Develop and implement associated social media and e-Discussion strategies.
• Compile and disseminate event summaries.
• Develop and submit timely reports i.e. monthly, activity reports
• Oversee the Advocacy Accelerator’s engagement in meetings and events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and knowledge

• · Proven experience developing and implementing strategic communications strategies.
• · Experience managing, assessing, and maximizing knowledge management platforms.
• · Experience managing website development, overseeing content collection/creation, and working with communications software for contact management, webinars, etc.
• · Experience managing and implementing social media strategies on Facebook and Twitter.
• · Ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with diverse stakeholders.
• · Proven experience in development of communications materials, presentations, and publications
• · Experience in advocacy
• · Authorization to work in Kenya.
• · Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and networking skills
• · Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• · Ability to exercise confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with diverse groups of people.
• Desirable Qualification:
• · Master’s degree in communications or other related field.
• · Fluency in French preferable.
• · Experience in advocacy in development for Africa.
• · Ability to travel at least 20% time.

7.2 Experience

• At least 5-7 years of communications experience, particularly in global health, international development, and/or advocacy.