Role Overview
Are you a natural-born storyteller who knows exactly how to promote a brand? Are you a real people person who likes to collaborate with different departments as well as external stakeholders? Are you relentlessly meticulous in ensuring that every piece you create follows brand guidelines to a tee?
Then we have the perfect position for you here at Growthpad! We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Communications Specialist who wants to help further build our clients brand with strategic and engaging communication.
So, do you have the drive, determination, and communication skills to take our client’s brands to the next level? Then apply now.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, or related fields.
- Master’s, Degree in Communications, or relevant field.
- Extensive experience creating communications strategies, implementing and reporting
- Experience in progressive communications, leading and deploying strategic plans and other communications deliverables (at least 3 years).
- Thematic knowledge of topics including climate change, agriculture, food systems, climate change, agrobiodiversity, nutrition, poverty and livelihoods, digital and gender inclusion, crop research and sustainable development.
- Deep knowledge of various multimedia formats for storytelling
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in English (oral and written) is essential. Working competency in Spanish, French, or other UN languages is a plus (oral and written).
- Prior experience working in an international organization, and in multiple time zones.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team with people in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment, including with external stakeholders, and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide a high level of service under pressure.
- Experience and ability to translate complex science into widely compelling and targeted communications stories.
- Able and willing to travel to global field sites.
- Creative, autonomous, and solutions-oriented approach.
- Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement communication strategies that includes media outreach and social media content creation for various organizations
- Support our clients in uncovering various media and pr opportunities
- Research and write press releases, and content for client media, websites, infographics, blogs and newsletters.
- Arrange and coordinate events.
- Facilitate the resolution of disputes with external role-players.
- Adhere to the company’s style guide, ensuring that we produce high-quality and error-free copy.
- Work with key internal role-players to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the organization strategy and in support of various initiatives.
- Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key external role-players.
- Perform any other relevant duties as required.
Benefits
- Competent base salary and performance-based earnings
- Comprehensive medical cover
- Work with a reputable digital media firm
- Work with an award-winning team
- Vibrant company culture
Why Work With Us
Founded in early 2017, Growthpad is an ambitious tech & digital media consulting firm headquartered in Nairobi with satellite offices across Africa. Growthpad works with both large and medium enterprises in Africa delivering exceptional digital consulting services.
Joining Growthpad means acquiring a great learning experience in a fast-paced work environment and an opportunity for growth. We are a purpose-driven organization with a vision to serve markets beyond Africa. Become a part of a highly committed team. Enjoy benefits beyond your salary and much more.
Growthpad is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply.
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] before the deadline.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and based on urgency, Growthpad may fill the position prior to the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
