Development Communications Associate at Strathmore University

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Growing SUF's social media platform outreach by developing and implementing social media strategies to share SUF’s key messages and engage target audiences.
• Working with the Communications team to update website design as needed; using
• Google Analytics to guide website development, website optimization, and monitor topics of interest to our target audience.
• Supporting the SUF team by drafting, proof-reading, editing, and formatting content for email campaigns, social media posts, newsletters, press releases, design crowdfunding pages for SUF etc., regarding fundraising events and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborating with SUF staff to develop and launch relevant messaging and advocacy campaigns to encourage donor engagement, improve fundraising efforts, and inspire individuals to contribute to our programs.
• Liaising with communications in documentation through photos of SUF geographies, events, projects, fieldwork, donors, and partners in line with SU communication policy and Data Protection Laws of Kenya.
• Providing data on the effectiveness of implemented communications efforts by sourcing and analyzing data related to website traffic, social media metrics, and email campaign analytics.
• Developing and executing an organizational communications plan in conjunction with SUF staff that identifies topics, writers, and a schedule to produce content for the organization’s print and e-newsletters, website, social media, and other written products.
• Working in close collaboration with SUF leadership to respond to public questions and information requests via email, phone, and social media.
• Assisting staff with the development of presentations for meetings and public outreach events.
• Assisting with coordinating SUF events and field projects whenever necessary.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• A degree in Marketing, Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field.

Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in nonprofit communications, digital communications, marketing, project management, or similar roles.
• Impeccable writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent overall writing skills in different styles/tones; impeccable spelling and grammar. (Photography skills and graphic design experience a plus.)