Deputy Communications Manager

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Branding

• Implement communications strategy and ensure consistent messaging
• Share programme learnings, stories, and communications products
• Align global, regional, and country priorities
• Monitor and adjust communications plans

Operations & Leadership

• Manage daily workflows and communications plans
• Coordinate campaigns, events, and content production
• Liaise across teams and act as focal point when needed
• Track deliverables, manage vendors, and mitigate risks

Content & Storytelling

• Develop high-quality impact stories and multimedia content
• Lead production (writing, editing, filming, design)
• Manage media assets and ensure ethical, on-brand outputs

PR & Thought Leadership

• Support media relations and visibility strategies
• Draft press materials and prepare leadership for engagements

Campaigns & Digital

• Execute campaigns and manage digital platforms
• Use analytics to improve performance

Advocacy & Partnerships

• Develop advocacy materials and support stakeholder engagement
• Ensure partner compliance and visibility requirements

Internal Communications

• Strengthen internal processes and team capacity
• Promote knowledge sharing and consistent branding

Safeguarding

• Apply safeguarding and ethical storytelling standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field
• Strong writing, storytelling, and organisational skills
• Experience with multimedia, design tools, and digital campaigns
• Ability to manage priorities independently and under pressure
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili; willingness to travel

Experience

• 5+ years in communications (preferably international development)
• Experience managing projects, content, media relations, and vendors
• Background in strategic communications support or deputy roles preferred

Eligibility

• Must be legally eligible to work in Kenya