Communication Officer at Shining Hope For Communities

Position Objectives and Responsibilities

• The Communications Officer will work closely with CAO to ensure funders and other key stakeholders view SHOFCO as the leading model for grassroots development.
• Responsible for all communications, website, social and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate and promote SHOFCO’s mission.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the annual communications plan across multiple target audiences (i.e. funders, media, NGO stakeholders). Including: social media, email, fundraising and occasional print materials.
• Lead the generation of online content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action. In partnership with Advancement Associate, decide who, where, and when to disseminate.
• Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, program verticals and website.
• Coordinate website maintenance—ensure that new and consistent information (article links, stories, and events) is posted regularly and is optimized for fundraising purposes.
• In partnership with Executive Office, draft content for public engagements, press releases and Board of Directors.
• Oversee Kenya media and branding, responsible for:
• Kenya-oriented media (traditional) and social media (implementing Comms plan).
• Support for SHOFCO events (internal and external in Kenya)
• Logistics and external promotion of Kenya-based events.
• Manage a Photographer to support production of internal and external communications materials.
• Develop and manage media contacts in Kenya.
• Any other related duties as may be assigned

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Communication, PR or related studies

Professional Qualification in:

• Graphic Design
• WordPress
• InDesign
• Mailchimp/Emma
• Classy.org

Additional requirements on experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in communication field.
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives.
• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies
• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
• A strong track record as an implementer who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Additional Skills
• Articulating information
• Documenting facts
• Checking things
• Creativity in developing new and unique ideas
• Showing Composure
• Time Management
• Establishing rapport
• Interacting with people
• Following procedures
• Upholding standards