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  • Posted: Sep 29, 2020
    Deadline: Oct 12, 2020
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    The fastest growing economies are in developing countries. The large number of people with a daily income of less than US$ 8 represents a combined market value of US$ 5 trillion. This group is called the 'Base of the Pyramid'​ (BoP). Engaging people at the BoP as producers, consumers and entrepreneurs is key to improving their livelihood ...
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    Communication Specialist 2Scale Program

    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

    • Strong affinity with agribusiness development and food security.
    • At least three years of working experience in the field of communication.
    • Relevant education, at least a Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline such as media, journalism or communication studies.
    • Native English speaker, talented writer with strong editing skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively in an environment with
      multiple stakeholders and people from different cultures and backgrounds.
    • Able to think creatively about the use of digital and visual communication.
    • Experience in managing and building a brand's social media presence. 

    Additional assets

    • French language fluency, written and verbal.
    • Intermediate graphic design skills.

    ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

    • Develop and disseminate a regular stream of communication materials, documenting program progress and achievements in 2SCALE program countries. These may include, but are not limited to:
      - Stories from the field 
        (ie. success stories, case studies.)
      - Social media updates
      - Project briefs
      - Fact sheets
      - Photographs
      - Videos
    • Identify, in consultation with the rest of the 2SCALE communication team, the most appropriate channels (print, web, social media, others) to target each stakeholder group.
    • Provide regular updates and stories for the quarterly 2SCALE e-newsletter.
    • Maintain and continuously expand the program’s contact database.
    • Contribute, in close collaboration with the Communication Manager and Program Director, the compilation and editing of material for 2SCALE's annual highlights, and full program report.
    • Build a collection of high-quality photographs on 2SCALE work in the relevant countries, taking photographs themself - or identifying, contracting and supervising consultants (where necessary).
    • Develop good working relationships with key media in all target countries and  exploit synergies with communications staff from the 2SCALE consortium partners (IFDC, SNV and Bopinc);
    • Coordinate the visualization, scripting and production of short videos on 2SCALE within program countries.
    • Any other assignment that the supervisor deems necessary for the success of the program.

    We offer

    • A motivated, multidisciplinary and diverse team of innovators and professionals;
    • Culture of dedication to delivery whilst also ensuring creativity and innovativeness;
    • Market-based remuneration and conditions. 

    The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. With frequent travel to Anglophone program countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria and also within Kenya.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to BoP Innovation Center on bopinc.homerun.co to apply

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