As the Communications specialist for Greater Africa, you will own the comms agenda for Africa, launching external & internal campaigns to inspire, motivate and engage teams across the region. Forge a strong identity for the teams and energise the region to meet our ambitious targets. You will also lead all external communication, from reputation building to product campaigns across digital & offline channels. 
This will include writing and issuing press releases, owning our digital strategy, pitching for media interviews, and coordinating media calls. You will monitor media; issue invites to events and coordinate RSVPs and coordinate content creation. 
You will also collaborate with a diverse marketing team to organise, create, and publish our monthly e-newsletter and other programs to keep the fire going. 
We are looking for a passionate and creative individual who is detail oriented and goal driven.
Key responsibilities

Develop and Implement Effective Communication Strategies:

• Inspire, motivate, and engage our team across Africa, amplifying internal messages creatively.
• Safeguard and enhance Kerry’s reputation with current & potential customers through media engagement & relations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team including HR, sales capability & customer marketing to develop campaigns.
• Leverage various channels 
• (newsletters, intranet, townhalls, social media, etc.) to engage Kerry team (Africa & global).
• Monitor, measure & report Kerry’s reputation on the continent with customers, suppliers, regulators, and other stakeholders. 
• Manage Africa GM & GA leadership team’s comms calendar (strategy, content & excellent execution), secure media engagements and report.

Brand Management and Reputation Building:

• Create, (in collaboration with channel heads) and execute comprehensive plans & content calendars to communicate and generate leads for our value propositions across Greater Africa (revenue driving campaigns).
• Collaborate with team, agencies or freelancers where needed to deploy effective external communication campaigns.
• Monitor industry trends and adapt communication strategies accordingly.
• Support with strategic marketing initiatives in East Africa.

Content Creation and Editing:

• Draft compelling content for press releases, social media, and presentations to produce high-quality materials.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with our brand voice.

Event Coordination and Public Relations:

• Organise and manage public events, press conferences, and media interactions.
• Manage media inquiries and requests for interviews or statements.
• Provide communication guidance to company leaders and spokespersons

Crisis and Emergency Communications:

• Be prepared to handle crisis situations and communicate effectively during emergencies.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3-5 years) as a Digital Manager, Community Manager, Corporate Communications Specialist, or similar roles.
• Strong writing, copy editing, and presentation skills.
• Competence with digital & mobile best practice, PR campaigns, media relations, media buying, paid mobile & social media campaigns.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.