Jobs at BURN

About the role

BURN is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, exceptionally organized person to take on the role of Senior Project Manager – Carbon Operations. The senior project manager will work to fulfil the goals of a specific project and ensure that it is completed promptly. They will be responsible for supporting the team in all activities associated with the pursuit, order, capture, and execution of existing and future projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Synchronizing all project-related reports from the start, including planning, resource management, project execution, tracking, and maintenance to a formalized project closure.
• Develop and maintain summary level schedule reports: Gantt, milestone charts, and other tools used to support critical path analysis, near-term tasks work, priority-based resource allocations, performance variances, and to support cost-schedule integration
• Defines all the project plan documents, including scope, schedules, financials, and risk management plans. 
• Integrate multiple schedules into a master project schedule, baseline, and status, and perform measurement baseline.
• Managing project teams during a project’s lifespan by tracking their responsibilities, tasks, and progress.
• Communicating with stakeholders, including team members and clients.
• Analyzing projects, identifying risks, and forming risk mitigation strategies.
• Monthly project reports
• Ensures that the project is formally closed out and is properly documented as contractually agreed. 
• Assist and coordinate with the team in discussing project development, costing, benefits, adjusting timing, and reducing risks impact.
• Coordinate with other managers to manage the project staff and manage resource allocation. 

Skills and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Construction management/project management or a related field. 
• At least five years of experience in project management
• MUST have PMI or PMP
• Project management CAPM, PRINCE2 foundation certification is a great plus. 
• Prior experience with office and project management tools (MS Project/Smartsheet).
• Prior experience in Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Detail oriented
• Problem solver
• Risk averse 
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable with Excel
• Action-oriented.
• Honest

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About the Role

BURN is looking for a Corporate Communications Officer who will be responsible for developing and executing effective communication strategies that promote and protect the reputation of the organization.

They will work closely with the Director of External Relations and Head of Communications to create messaging that enhances the company's brand, supports the policy teams, initiates, and manages crisis communication, and ensures that all external communication is aligned with the organization's goals and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute corporate communication strategies that promote and protect the organization's reputation.
• Develop messaging and content for external communication, including press releases, speeches, presentations, and other materials that enhance the organization's brand and promote its values.
• Create and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and other stakeholders to ensure that the organization's message is accurately and positively portrayed in the media.
• Manage crisis communication and ensure that all external communication is consistent and timely during challenging times.
• Respond to media inquiries and perform media outreach to achieve brand placement in publications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and craft messages that are aligned with the company's vision, mission, and values.
• Monitor and analyse industry trends and best practices to ensure that the organization's corporate communication strategies remain innovative and effective.
• Develop and manage employee feedback mechanisms and surveys to gather insights and measure the effectiveness of external communication strategies.
• Develop and manage corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and programs that align with the organization's values and enhance its reputation.
• Ensure all communications are consistent, accurate, and aligned with the company's tone of voice and messaging guidelines.

Key Deliverables

• Digital marketing plan and materials
• Carbon blog or regular newsletter
• Investor and buyer pitch decks
• Factsheets for each project
• Regular external reports on the carbon business
• Awareness of & readiness for key events
• Developing novel ways to advertise/connect with potential buyers & investors.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of best practices in corporate communication, crisis management, and media relations.
• Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content that resonates with external audiences.
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team
• Understand the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
• Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction.

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About the Role

BURN is looking for a dynamic and strategic Partnership and Communication Officer to join our Communications team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Communications and collaborate closely with the Director of Partnerships. This role will be instrumental in fostering and managing key partnerships while also playing a crucial role in shaping and executing communication strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Partnership Development:

• Collaborate with the Director of Partnerships to develop partnership strategies and initiatives.
• Identify and engage potential partners aligned with BURN's mission and goals.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with existing and new partners.
• Optimizes partnerships to strengthen the influence and reach.

Communication Strategy:

• Work closely with the Head of Communications to develop and implement communication plans.
• Develop and execute strategies for engagement and development of communication products to enhance BURN's visibility and influence with existing and prospective partners.
• Craft compelling narratives and content for various channels, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Supports planning and coordination of joint communication activities and events with communication agencies and communication/marketing teams of BURN's corporate partners.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with targeted media to drive earned media coverage for BURN.
• Monitor and analyse communication effectiveness, making recommendations for continuous improvement.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Serve as a liaison between the Communications and Partnerships teams, ensuring seamless collaboration.
• Coordinate joint initiatives and projects that involve both partnerships and communication aspects.

Technical Competencies

The technical competencies required for this post are:

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts (I)
• Relating and Networking (II)
• Persuading and Influencing (II)
• Applying Technical Expertise (I)

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in partnership communication, corporate communications, public relations, or related roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of best practices in corporate communication, crisis management, and media relations.
• Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content that resonates with external audiences.
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team
• Understand the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
• Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction.

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About the Role:

• BURN is looking for a Government Relations and communications Lead who will be responsible for developing and executing effective government relations that represent the organization's business plans and interests.  
• Candidates will show a good understanding of the policy environment and political processes in East Africa. Ideally, candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills as well as a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.  
• He/ She will work closely with the Director of Corporate Affairs and Head of Communications to create messaging that enhances the company's brand, supports the policy team initiatives manages crisis communication, and ensures that all external communication is aligned with the organization's goals and values. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute government affairs and corporate communication strategies. 
• Monitor the political environment and disseminate relevant information to Country Managers and Director of Corporate Affairs. 
• Assists senior management and leadership with strategic planning for known and potential regulatory activities related to the business and industry. 
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with members of regional, national and local government entities and agencies. 
• Joins trade associations and industry committees and seeks leadership roles. 
• Collaborates with industry advocates to build areas of common interest. 
• Introduces legislative and public policy changes that will support company operations. 
• Organising engagements with government, strategic partners and key opinion leaders as needed 
• Develop messaging and content for external affairs, including white papers, position papers, press releases, speeches, presentations, and other materials that enhance the organization's brand and promote its values. 
• Create and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and other stakeholders to ensure that the organization's message is accurately and positively portrayed in the media. 
• Manage crisis communication and ensure that all external communication is consistent and timely during challenging times. 
• Respond to media inquiries and perform media outreach to achieve brand placement in publications. 
• Ensure all communications are consistent, accurate, and aligned with the company's tone of voice and messaging guidelines. 

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. 
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in government relations, public relations, or related roles. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. 
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments. 
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Knowledge of best practices in corporate communication, crisis management, and media relations. 
• Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content that resonates with external audiences. 
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team 
• Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction. 

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About the Role

• BURN is looking for a Digital Communications Officer who will be responsible for developing and implementing digital strategies that promote BURN, our products, and initiatives across various online platforms. This role will play a crucial part in enhancing BURN's digital presence, engaging with stakeholders, and driving awareness about our brand.
• The ideal candidate for this role is someone with experience in digital communications, web management, social media, and UI/UX design.
• As our Digital Communications Officer, you will deliver effective communications on all projects, ideas and activities within the company, with guidance from the Head of Communications.
• You will also use data and user research analysis to measure the performance of our content and see how we can improve.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the communications team to develop an online strategy for BURN’s digital assets including creating and executing social media campaigns to support marketing and PR initiatives.
• Develop engaging and relevant content for BURN's website, social media, blogs, and other digital channels that align with brand messaging and target audience preferences.
• Manage and curate BURN's presence on social media platforms particularly LinkedIn to drive brand awareness and engagement.
• Work closely with the Head of Creative and the creative team to ensure quality of ideation and creative asset execution.
• Plan and execute email marketing campaigns, including content creation, list segmentation, and analysis of campaign performance.
• Ensure compliance with email marketing best practices and legal regulations.
• Develop and update BURN's website content to reflect current products, events, and initiatives.
• Monitor website performance, implement SEO best practices, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize digital analytics tools to track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital communications efforts. Use data insights to optimize content and campaigns for better results.
• Engage with online communities, industry influencers, and partners to expand BURN's digital reach and foster meaningful connections.
• Collaborate with the Communication Department to handle digital crisis communication effectively and professionally when necessary.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Public Relations, Computer Science, or another relevant field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in Web Development, Communications, or social media and Digital Campaign Management
• Strong written communication skills and competency to produce and deliver content to a wide audience.
• Proven experience developing and implementing strategies for LinkedIn.
• Experience with Content Management Systems and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of innovative and effective digital communications on a variety of channels
• Excellent IT, design, and project management skills
• Knowledge and understanding of communication practices, tools, and techniques in social media.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with minimum supervision.