The Senior Programme Associate - communications will be a key member of the communications team with specific focus on managing the website as we'll as lead on all events - both internal and external . He / she may also be required to take on more projects depending on the organisation need and priorities
Key Responsibilities:
Management and enhancement of the website
The website CEGIS.org should serve as the single source of upto date information about the organisation and its activities . This role requires working with teams (including closely with the writer for the website and the tech team ) to make sure content is presented in as engaging a manner as possible .
Benchmark other best in class websites and work on ideas to improve visual appeal and time spent on the same
Come up with ideas for increasing viewership and time spent on the website
Increase engagement of all content
while content will be developed across the team and using external agency / vendor support as we'll this role can play a key role in identifying certain improvements / ideas to make the content more engaging
This requires a deep understanding of all our audiences and insights to drive action
End to end event management
This role will lead (working with other members of the communications team) the end to end event management for all external events as we'll as work with P&C and the CEOs office for employee events like the annual retreat
This includes the entire cycle from concept to design to execution and post event amplification
Other projects and workstreams will be assigned based on org need and priorities - the incumbent must be willing to stretch across the gamut of comms and activities to support donor management, fundraising and partnerships
Qualifications and Skills:
any graduate degree , diploma in a communications or design field would be an advantage though not mandatory
This is a design and visual communications focus role so while base writing skills are needed the focus here has to be on delivering top quality visually appealing content.
The incumbent is expected to be familiar with basic design software and techniques and must have the ability to supervise and deliver quality design output with vendors and partners
understanding of basis techniques of website management and video production would be an added advantage
Demonstrated experience in communicating complicated concepts simply and succinctly
Embraces an open, diverse and positive work environment, bringing energy and enthusiasm to the team.
Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, and work in an atmosphere of ambiguity
understands and appreciates that the creative process and communications have to align with the organisations goals and priorities
Cost and output conscious and ability to think on feet