Communications Officer - UM at Kenya Community Development Foundation

Key Responsibilities

• The officer will play a key role in ensuring that there is an effective communication strategy for the program that incorporates communication priorities for the eleven local development organizations (LDOs)
•  Support implementation of the Program communication strategy media-related activities to build the identity of the program and at the LDOs to amplify community voice and build their individual identity through their communication.
•  Manage and maintain the program website and ensure appropriate linkages to KCDF and LDOs websites.
•  Manage and maintain the program’s social media presence on various platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, Linked, and YouTube.  the program, including support program reporting, and lead on communications to County Governments and other county stakeholders, Media, USAID, and other stakeholders.
•  Support the development of internal and external communications through proactive responses to information requests, refining success stories to appeal to specific audiences, and producing relevant knowledge products including a monthly newsletter.
•  S/he will support the USAID Ubora Mashinani impact and sharing lessons learned on an ongoing basis.
•  Edit and proofread website content, marketing materials, and social media posts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with KCDF’s and USAID’s branding and making requirements.
•  Staying up to date with the latest social media trends and algorithms to optimize engagement and reach.
•  Document and edit success stories and all communication publications.
•  Provide capacity-building support to the LDOs on communication.
•  Coordinate with the MERL Manager in the final layout and editing of the quarterly report.
•  Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2019 in all program communication.

Minimum Requirement

•  Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, development studies, or any related field. A Masters or Post-Graduate degree will be an added advantage.
•  Intermediate IT skills, especially on web platforms.
•  Five years’ relevant work experience in communications or development communications.
•  Excellent command of written and spoken knowledge of English and Kiswahili language.
•  Experience managing social media platforms in a professional capacity.
•  Basic photography and video editing skills.
•  Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
•  Self-driven and able to deliver results with minimum supervision.