Our client, a global impact investing organization whose mission is to help build and support High Impact Businesses that provide sustainable economic opportunities to millions of people living at the base of the economic pyramid, is looking for a to be based in the offices in Nairobi.The organization is a unique hybrid approach, that blends investment capital and capacity building to High Impact Businesses, which then empower the poor as independent entrepreneurs and consumers of affordable goods and services. The Communication Specialist will support strategic communications across the organization and programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing internal and external communication initiatives, improving program visibility, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and promoting the organizations' missions and impacts. They will work closely with leadership, program, investment, and partnerships teams to craft compelling narratives, align messaging, and ensure effective dissemination of communication materials across diverse platforms.Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a communications strategy aligned with organizational goals
Oversee and coordinate all communication leads across the consortium, ensuring alignment and consistency in messaging
Draft compelling content such as newsletters, partner updates, blogs, social media posts, success stories, and quarterly reports
Manage and maintain the organizations’ websites, digital platforms, and communication systems
Coordinate internal communications, including team updates, briefing documents, announcements, and presentation materials
Support event communications for Town Halls, webinars, partner workshops, and investor briefings
Oversee media relations and external communications, including the development of press kits and thought leadership articles
Liaise with implementing partners, donors, and stakeholders to collect success stories and impact narratives for dissemination
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Multimedia Design, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a communication role, preferably in the development, investment, or enterprise sector
Demonstrated leadership in developing and implementing organization-wide or multi-partner communication strategies
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills to craft compelling content for reports, social media, newsletters, blogs, and donor communications
Advanced graphic design and visual communication capabilities using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and PowerPoint to create engaging presentations, infographics, and branded materials.
Strong digital and social media acumen, including content planning, community engagement, and analytics across platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, and email campaigns
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