Main purpose of job:

The Communications Manager sits within the broader Kenya and Somalia Communications Team based at the British High Commission Nairobi. The Communications Manager leads communications outputs (internal and external) for the British Embassy Mogadishu and the broader Somalia Network, promoting UK activity in Somalia to the public. 

Roles and responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining existing internal communications channels, including the monthly staff bulletin.
• Managing external communications to promote the work of the UK in Somalia and the UK-Somalia 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.
• Publish and update content on the UK Government’s website – GOV.UK – including news stories and documentation, to a high standard and in accordance with the GOV.UK style guide.
• Compile a daily social media and media monitoring summary.
• Contribute to corporate life at the British High Commission Nairobi and the British Embassy Mogadishu.

Resources managed 

[To be confirmed] Manage a digital communications assistant.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in the media sector or communications.
• Knowledge of the media landscape in Somalia.
• Knowledge of the social media landscape in Somalia and social media trends.
• A high proficiency of spoken and written English.

Required behaviours 1 

Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together

Application deadline 1 

12 January 2024

Grade 1 

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position 1 

Fixed Term

Working hours per week 1 

36.5 hours

Duration of Post 1 

12 monthsRegion 1 

Africa

Country/Territory 1 

Kenya

Location (City) 1 

Nairobi

Type of Post 1 

British High Commission

Number of vacancies 

1 

1Salary 1 

KES 268,910.57 (Monthly)

Start Date 1 

19 February 2024

Additional information 1 

• Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
• Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
• The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
• Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nairobi are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Kenya.
• It is essential that the applicants already have the right to live and work in Kenya without the need to apply for a work permit.
• Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.   
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• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
• Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.

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