Communications Associate, Kenya (GSCC) at European Climate Foundation (ECF)

Key responsibilities

• Actively embody and uphold the values of the GSCC.
• Contribute to the implementation of the communication strategy for Kenya.
• Undertake social listening and data analysis on behalf of the team
• Identify existing and emerging news narratives and suggest messaging recommendations based on the outcomes of this research.
• Assist media engagement efforts of partner organisations and key stakeholders
• Attend and participate in industry and sector-related functions, events, and conferences and provide feedback on such.
• Assist in the conceptualisation and execution of written, video, and audio content to be distributed on key traditional and digital channels, specifically podcasts, docuseries among others.
• Identify new trends and technologies in the digital space and integrate them into the strategy where appropriate.
• Provide support and assistance to colleagues and campaign partners in line with the strategy.
• Work with project manager and network director to oversee department and project budgets (including some financial and administrative tasks)

Requirements

• 2-5 years experience in a media or communications field.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong organisational skills.
• Strong written and visual communication skills, including how to devise framing for diverse audiences.
• Fluency in English.
• A team player and a natural collaborator with high levels of self-motivation and a passion for excellence
• An individual used to working flexibly at a fast pace in remote settings and across time zones.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work unusual hours from time to time, due to the challenges of being part of a global team.
• The disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community of peers.
• Versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment.
• A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change.
• Understanding and experience of working within the climate and environment spaces in Kenya or Africa
• Experience in Public and stakeholder relations- can easily network
• Experience in audio and visual content creation

Location:

• Candidates can be based anywhere in Kenya, working from a home office / remotely. Co-location with colleagues depends on location. We will not provide support for relocation.

What we can offer you:

• The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with ambition and a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
• A flexible work environment and the space to shape and continuously develop your role.
• A fixed-term one-year consultancy contract (with a view to renew subject to funding).
• A competitive remuneration.