Job Title: Communications Manager
Main Functions
- The main purpose of this role is to develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies, manage media relations, create content for various platforms, oversee brand messaging, and build relationships with key stakeholders, all aimed at promoting YouthHubAfrica’s mission and advocacy efforts while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with YHA’s overall goals and priorities.
- Conduct audience analysis to identify target demographics and communication channels.
- Maintain brand identity through writing and editing compelling content for various platforms including websites, social media, press releases, newsletters, reports, and publications.
- Oversee the production of multimedia content like videos, infographics, and podcasts.
- Manage content calendar and ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Develop media pitches and press releases to promote the YHA’s work and advocacy initiatives
- Coordinate media interviews and press conferences
- Develop and execute social media strategies to engage with target audiences
- Monitor social media conversations and respond to inquiries promptly
- Analyze social media analytics to measure campaign effectiveness
- Ensure consistent brand identity and messaging across all communications
- Develop key messages to effectively communicate YHA’s mission and impact
- Collaborate with program teams to develop communication materials related to project activities
- Build relationships with donors, partners, and other stakeholders to promote YHA’s work
- Track communication metrics and provide regular reports on campaign performance
- Analyze communication effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
- Seek opportunities for senior management to maintain thought leadership on key themes around YHA’s mission.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in communication or other related field is required; relevant advanced degrees and certifications are an added advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in writing and communications management experience, with a track record of producing concise and accessible communication products
- Knowledge of governance and anti-corruption concepts, and background in reading and summarizing academic publications
- Previous work experience in the NGO sector in similar roles is an added advantage.
Skills:
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills
- Deep understanding of the media and communications landscape with a track record of generating and copy-editing communications products used in policy-relevant research (i.e. advocacy products, policy briefs, infographics, etc.)
- Strong understanding of digital media and social media platforms
- Proficiency in communications product design, including layout, graphics, and formal/legal requirements
- Experience in managing and updating content across media platforms, including traditional and social media outlets like Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter
- Experience in developing and executing communication strategies
- Proven ability to build relationships with media contacts
- Project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
What we Offer
The opportunity will offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Health Insurance
- Pensions Contribution
- Group Life Insurance
- Free lunch
- Personal Development Opportunity
- NSITF Compliance.
Application Instructions:
The application deadline is 13th February, 2025. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates should send their CV in MS Word to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.
Note: YHA is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer. As a result, we do not discriminate based on age, gender, or disabilities.
Job Features
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