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Communications Officer, Yetu Initiative

Communications Officer, Yetu Initiative
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Category: Marketing & Communications
Description
The Communications Officer will be responsible for all communications relating to Yetu.
Specifically, the Communications Officer will:
Develop a comprehensive communications strategy for Yetu and for all implementing partners and activities.Ensure compliance with donor communications requirements for all project publicity and communication activitiesCoordinate the effective communication of Yetu’s key messages and strategic direction to various Kenyan and global stakeholders, in partnership with AKF’s DC and Geneva officesDevelop communications and marketing materials, including: advertisements, publications, presentations, videos, etc.Document results and best practices including compiling success stories, developing presentations and other communication materials for policy engagement and other purposesPublish articles to increase the visibility of Yetu projects and their results Update and maintain a photo bank and communications libraryTrain and mentor communications officers within CSOs that Yetu works with to enable CSOs to improve their own communications and better tell their own storyWork with the MERL officer to conduct focus groups, surveys, market research, etc.Qualifications
Minimum Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, international development or relevant fieldMinimum 5 years experience in producing a wide range of strategic communications materials (ideally in both the NGO fundraising and corporate contexts)Exceptional English communications skills with the ability to produce high quality reports, publications, advertisements, presentations, documentaries and other communications materialsExperience in managing, leading, mentoring and training staff to enable CSOs to handle their own communicationsProven ability to design high-quality marketing and communications strategies for organizations and specific campaigns.Experience overseeing communication activities on donor-funded international development projectsMust be highly creative, artistic, and able to design communications and marketing materials that resonate with a broad audienceExperience carrying out surveys, focus groups, market research and graphic design a plusHow to Apply
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