Communications Manager EO at British High Commission Nairobi

Main purpose of job:

The Communications Manager: Internal and External, forms part of the Communications Team – consisting of seven people - leading on internal communications, colleague engagement and raising awareness amongst staff on all aspects of the functions and activities of the office, and promoting the work of UK Mission in Nairobi to our external audiences.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Engaging with stakeholders to produce concise, effective internal messaging; Lead on staff engagement; Communicating the wider work of the Mission to internal audience.
• Managing and maintaining existing internal communications channels, including: quarterly BHC engagement newsletter (Pamoja); monthly all-staff meeting; weekly internal BHC news bulletin; notice boards and screens.
• Monitoring and evaluating outputs to ensure that internal communications meet the needs and requirements of staff; including through providing support to the HR function on yearly staff survey analysis and response.
• Managing external communications to promote the work of the UK in Kenya, on different areas of the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership.
• This includes but is not limited to: organising media events and interviews; drafting social media messages and press releases; building and maintaining networks with media and journalists; and providing media advice and handling.
• Managing the Communications Team budget including bidding for the local budget allocation, and supporting team members on finance matters.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

• Management of small Comms Team budget. No line management responsibilities.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in the media sector or communications. Be innovative and creative.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Knowledge of website & content management will be an added advantage (no coding experience required).
• Digital skills and experience – as well as editing skills – is desirable but not required.