What you will do

• Lead the documentation and ensure consistent compliance with USAID requirements on weekly and other periodic communication updates from the Program.
• Work with Information Technology and other Deloitte teams to create a vibrant database of USAID Tujenge Jamii impact stories and hence contribute to easy retrieval and access to outstanding project initiatives.
• Provide capacity strengthening support to staff on key aspects of communication.
• Participate in the partnerships and communications working group activities and support the evolution of a strong communication function within USAID Tujenge Jamii.
• Work closely with the project Team leads to develop the impact/success stories that capture the project’s achievements across the supported counties.
• Attend donor/philanthropy events and participate in project development forums to access networks to assist in gaining program visibility and accessing new avenues for resource mobilization.
• Ensure sustained visibility for all USAID Tujenge Jamii activities using social media and other communication platforms in a responsible manner.
• To assist with internal and external communication.
• To assist with public relations including social media content and optimization.
• Strengthen relations with media including Editor Level (media relations & engagements) as well as media monitoring.
• Source and prepare engaging content that will be used to demonstrate progress of the project.
• Assist with developing channels that will be required to effectively reach diverse audiences/stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• A professional qualification in Public Relations and/or Corporate Communications desirable.
• Minimum five years’ experience in communications for global organizations and/or in major transformation programmes.
• Good understanding of internal communications and employee engagement, especially involving global audiences.
• Experience of working in wider marketing disciplines, including assisting with marketing collateral.
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
• Ability to develop strong working relationships and to team across boundaries (geographical and functional).
• Creativity and innovation.
• Focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong project management and delivery skills.
• Experience of working across different cultures and geographies.
• Structured thinking and communication.
• Ability to think laterally and creatively.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Confident and agile.