Membership, Communications and Advocacy Manager at Kenya Flower Council

Requirements

The Ideal candidate must have extensive experience in policy, promotional and advocacy work and must have experience working in a membership organization.

Education/Experience Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree in management, development studies, public policy, communications, knowledge management or related areas
2. At least 5 years’ experience planning, managing and implementing communications and advocacy work.
3. Experience in networking, media, and public policy formulation
4. Demonstrable experience in maintaining high standards of customer service, professional standards and delivery
5. Confident, personable and creative personality with ambition to grow a membership programme
6. Ability to quickly understand and absorb developments within the industry and how they will affect members
7. Creative thinker with ability to develop innovate ideas for engagement with members
8. Experience in Drupal or other website content management systems, e-marketing platforms, Adobe Photoshop and/or other desktop publishing skills and social media scheduling platforms.
9. Excellent communication, writing/editing skills
10. Outstanding information gathering skills and good analytical skills
11. Be a strategic thinker, and possess strong negotiation skills
12. Be a transparent and effective manager and team leader
13. Willingness to travel
14. High standard of written and verbal communication skills in English
15. Oral fact-finding, presentation, and communication skills
16. Analytical and negotiation skills for soliciting cooperation
17. Computer skills (MS Office applications, databases, online collaboration platforms, email, and internet). Video and audio editing skills is preferred.
18. He/she must have initiative and be able to work effectively under pressure independently and with a team.