Communications Manager/Lead

Our client is looking to recruit a Communications Manager to oversee a growing portfolio of communication activities across all our programs. This includes coordinating communication activities for the Institute’s Learning Exchange (ILEx) Fellowship and Policy programs as well as management of the Public Engagement programme, which has an exclusive focus on science communication. The Communications Manager will also be responsible for developing and implementing our overarching organizational communication strategy and supporting engagement with our funders, partners, and stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all the content production, media communications, and social media interactions by the Institute as well as creating reports and presentations for relevant stakeholders
•  Develop the annual report, brochures, pamphlets, and other related marketing communication Ensure the Institute’s website remains current
• Create and develop strategic communication plans for the Institute aligned to the mission and strategic plan
• Lead the Communications team in translating data, evidence and learnings from the institute’s programmes into compelling narratives and action points that are shared with key stakeholders and the public
•  Manage the Company’s staff and consultants whose roles fall under Communications, Content Creation, and Public Engagement
• Manage the Communications and Public Engagement programme budgets
• Assist in the strategic development and implementation of the institute’s Public Engagement Programme
• Assist in the development of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems and strategies for the Communications and Public Engagement programmes, and guide their implementation
• Develop and maintain relationships with partner organizations and funders
• Work with the CEO and Fundraising Working Group to support fundraising through grant writing and other resource mobilization activities
• Represent the institute at conferences and meetings with other NGOs, funders, experts, and consultants (this may include domestic or international or travel)

Qualifications

•  Bachelors or Masters Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or any other relevant field
• At least five years of senior communications experience in a substantively similar professional environment, such as a non-profit, consultancy, higher education institution, or think tank
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and proven ability in science communication, across a variety of audiences
• Prior experience managing social media and digital platforms. This includes experience in developing social media campaigns, online advertising and marketing, media outreach, and web development.
• Experience in podcasting and other new media is a plus
• High degree of proficiency Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Drive
• Attention to detail and strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
•  Curious individual with ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to seek assistance with projects as required
• Ability to supervise staff and delegate work effectively
• An interest in continual learning and professional growth
• The ability to thrive in a role with a great deal of autonomy in an environment that is highly collaborative, communicative, and team-oriented
• Commitment to the Institute’s mission and values
•  Flexibility and a sense of humor

Terms of Offer
Compensation and benefits for the Communications Manager position include:
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours and a four-day work week
• 21 days of paid leave
• 10 days of paid sick / family leave
• 3 months paid parental leave, in the event of the birth or adoption of a child by the employee or employee’s partner
• Health insurance and pension
• Monthly data bundles

The Communications Manager position is offered for an initial period of one year, with a three-month probationary period, and the option to automatically renew the contract subject to approval of the CEO.

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the specifications are requested to send their CVS to [email protected] by 14th October 2024. Please indicate the position applied for on the subject line. Applications will only be considered if they are submitted with the duly completed form highlighted below; https://forms.gle/rBsZUKGZsJQu9sZKA

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.