Strategic Communications Manager Position Summary: The incumbent will oversee the execution of a comprehensive annual strategic communications plan to increase the visibility of our work. This is to ensure our outcomes are understood by key stakeholders, policy makers and partner governments.
Support the team in organizing key events, lead the development and design of appropriate messaging and collaterals aimed at raising awareness and enhancing visibility of our work.
Collaborate with the program teams to amplify our initiatives with impactful communications that will resonate with partners worldwide.
Serve as a project leader for any PR related activities and nurture relationships with media outlets.
An ideal candidate qualifications:
Graduate with at least 8-12 years of strategic communications experience with demonstrated experience in creating impactful collateral.
Manage communications around high-level convening events, roundtables, workshops, and virtual events, as needed to facilitate strategic engagement, participation, awareness building and build partnerships.
Lead the dissemination of research pieces, blogs, infographics and other communications products through appropriate channels and/or events. Manage the co-creation of student stories, voices from the field, videos on strategic initiatives and other communications materials.
Oversee successful relaunch of all website designs on budget and on time. Create compelling content for search engine optimization for website and social media visibility boost.
Experienced in email marketing, digital campaigns and social media visibility. Bright, intelligent & upbeat individual who would love the excitement of a fast-paced
environment and be able to work with minimal supervision and is biased towards action. Succinct verbal and written communications skills. Considered an expert in MS Office and