Communications Manager

Requirements
Required Functional Skills:
a) Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, or other related fields; A Masters will be an added advantage.
b) Excellent writing skills (writing press releases and organizing press visits will be an added advantage);
c) Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience at a similar level
d) Knowledge and understanding of communications practices, tools and techniques in social media.
e) Hands-on multi-media skills (desktop publishing, film, photography);
f) Good knowledge of IT (is an added advantage);
g) An understanding of, and vocational interest in, environmental conservation, international development, NGO sector and other related fields would be preferred
h) Excellent oral and written English and Kiswahili
i) Demonstrate creativity in developing relevant marketing content
Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Manage activities of the Communications department including all digital media and print productions
2. Develop and implement communications strategies for both internal and external communications
3. Work closely with the Head of Advocacy to determine strategic communications campaigns that will help further organizational goals
4. Develop and implement communications campaigns and strategies and monitor their success
5. In charge of developing all communications materials and messages.
6. Define key performance indicators for each communications channel that will monitor campaign's level of success
7. Create internal communications protocols and initiatives that will foster improved internal communications and foster employees to be brand ambassadors
8. Implement the organization’s strategic plan in order to increase visibility and brand awareness
9. Reach out to influencers, mainstream media and beyond in order to arrange story placements at regional and national levels.
10. Develop and manage relationships with key media players to secure and grow media online and offline coverage
11. Identify, network and build relationships with key collaboration partners Including donors, governments, media owners, editors, reporters, producers and bloggers to build an ally media base and increase positive visibility for EAWLS
12. Organize events and exhibitions necessary for fundraising and brand visibility
13. Communicate brand values to both internal staff and external stakeholders
14. Represent the organization at events and press conferences as may be required
15. Any other duties assigned by your supervisor.
Job Requirements
Required education

Required relevant work experience

Required languages: