Job Description
Vacancy: Communications Specialist – Part Time
Summary: Our client is an innovative young company that seeks to change the waste management and recycling space in Nairobi and beyond.
Successful applicants must be creative, possess strong skills in storytelling as well as writing; expertise in quality photography, photo editing and basic design is also required.
Key Responsibilities
- Identifying and writing stories from the company’s work to share with different stakeholders
- Creating content for website, blogs and social media
- Managing, developing and distributing all print and electronic publications of the company collateral including newsletters and brochures
- Undertaking quality photography of the company’s operations
- Cultivating relationships with the local media (print, radio, TV) in order to distribute the company’s stories and to ensure favorable coverage.
Qualification and Background
- At least 4 years experience in communications
- Strong relationship building skills
- Strong competency with graphic design programs, WordPress blogs and websites
- Excellent writing and communications skills in English and Kiswahili
- University degree in PR, Communications, journalism, media studies or the like
Skills and Character Traits
- Great storyteller
- Ability to break down complex issues into easy understandable writing
- Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work effectively and enthusiastically within time constraints
- Keen understanding of use of new technologies in communications
- Thrive on challenge in a fast growing innovative start-up culture
- Adaptability to both local and international business culture
- High level of integrity
How to Apply
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 11th September 2015
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