Communications & Advocacy Manager at CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication & advocacy strategy and procedures for CAP YEI 
• Manage creation, production, and dissemination of printed publications for education, development, and administration purposes (such as newsletters, brochures, annual report, exhibition and events materials etc) 
• Manage creation and selection of materials for print and electronic communications 
• Support the development and execution of branding and other materials for major organizational initiatives 
• Collaboratively manage and coordinate creation and update of web and multimedia content; responsible for content-related protocols to keep web site, face book and other media channels up to-date 
• Work with IT and other staff to ensure ongoing improvement of CAP YEI website, including regular updates and redesigns 
• Conduct media relations programs for selected events or activities 
• Write and distribute press releases and pitch the local and international media to secure media placement for CAP YEI 
• Train and support staff to become effective communications ambassadors for CAP YEI 
• Manage and support the organization of events like Alumni network gatherings, dissemination events, E-days, graduation events and others 
• Establish and maintain relationships with partners, donors and event sponsors as needed and coordinate volunteers and staff involved in event organization 
• Manage and verify documentations / reports in liaison with the supervisor. 
• Any other job assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Degree in Communications, public relations, journalism or a related field 
• 4 years of experience in communications and advocacy, preferably in the non-profit sector 
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage several projects at the same time 
• Excellent writing, strategic communication and coordination skills 
• Experience working with traditional and non-traditional media outlets 
• Experience planning public events for youth and other audiences 
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment 
• Strong problem solving skills, a creative mindset and the ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision 
• Commitment to CAP YEI values and principles 
• Photo/Video production skills or willingness to learn are considered an asset