Education, Language & Qualifications
• BSc degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Law, English, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations or any other related field;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to inform and engage through written communication.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
• In close collaboration with the Head of Voluntary Funding and Communications, contribute to the development and implementation of an organisation-wide communications strategy, with clearly defined objectives, key performance indicators, audiences and timetables;
• Design, create, and deliver internal and external communications to support expansion and growth of Ol Pejeta’s conservation and community programmes;
• Help challenge the status quo of the organisation and seek out new creative and innovative ways and opportunities for elevating the brand;
• Act as one of the driving forces in the delivery of the brand profile and corresponding materials;
• Identify and promote newsworthy stories and topics of interest which will help establish the organisation and its Senior Leadership as thought leaders;
• Leverage on newsworthy stories to create greater publicity and support fundraising campaigns;
• Lead in development, writing and coordination of stories for media and other engagements;
• Lead development and dissemination of communications materials such as press releases, newsletters, annual report, e-newsletters etc;
• Oversee the organisation’s official website;
• In collaboration with the Communications and Fundraising Coordinator help manage media relations in Kenya; and lead media relations globally in particular the UK, from scheduling public interviews, articles, press releases to setting up press conferences etc;
• In close collaboration with the Communications and Fundraising coordinator, help manage and oversee filming crews and journalists;
• Provide support for events such as fundraisers, media open days and press conferences;
• Manage annual award submissions.
Job Requirements
Required education
Required relevant work experience
Required languages: