IDAS Communications and Marketing Associate at KPMG

We are currently looking for a Communications and Marketing Associate to join our IDAS team to support us in the communications and marketing of various client engagements across the above-mentioned sectors. The role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and may require occasional travel across Africa.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Support in various program communication and marketing strategies by conducting various communication-related activities
• Support in communications, marketing planning and execution through various media outlets. 
• Contribute to developing content for various program websites and social media. 
• Support the development of unique and impactful digital campaigns to grow online engagement. 
• Support in production and delivery of communication assets including newsletters, blogs, briefs etc. and coordination of internal and external communications. 
• Identify knowledge management portals for disseminating program communications. 
• Support in planning and coordinating hosted and sponsored events, workshops and conferences. 
• Support in facilitation of knowledge sharing by organizing trainings and documenting lessons.
• Develop suitable reporting and metrics for measurement and tracking of program communications efforts. 
• Provide ad-hoc communications and marketing support in line with other responsibilities

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Humanities and Social studies, International Development, or other relevant field.
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in a communications or marketing position, preferably at an international management consultancy firm or working in the international development sector.

Technical skills and competencies:

• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills. 
• Strong project management skills.
• Understanding of global development issues. 
• Experience working in a complex, fast moving environment and dealing professionally with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the organization. 
• Team player.

Personal attributes:

• Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills. 
• Attention to detail.
• Team player with leadership capability.
• Great Inter-personal skills, quick to learn and result oriented.

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa. 
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
• Opportunity for international travel.

Closing: 17 October 2022