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    Communications Officer at - Nairobi, Kenya - Lightup Impact

    Lightup Impact
    Lightup Impact Nairobi, Kenya

    4 days ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Lightup Impact is a movement of over 100 young grassroots leaders across East Africa advocating for equality in health, gender, and opportunities.

    We foster unity and collaboration to transform the lives of vulnerable communities for a more equitable world.

    The position


    As a Communications Officer at Lightup Impact, you will implement our communication strategies—creating compelling content for various platforms, including social media, press releases, website, and newsletters; and coordinating the Lightup Impact website, events, and donor communications in support of Lightup Impact's strategic goals.

    Responsibilities and main tasks

    Coordinate our website, event, and donor communications
    Develop content for our social media, website, newsletters, and other communication channels
    Update our website content on a regular basis

    Manage customer relationships with donors, community members, partners, and other stakeholders via emails or distribution of digital communication assets (articles, reports, web features, newsletters).

    Manage and regularly update our customer relationship management (CRM) system on Hubspot
    Coordinate workshops on capacity building and skills development for grassroots organizations in East Africa
    Coordinate and create content for the Lightup Impact blog (writing, editing, and soliciting articles) and event page
    Coordinate and create a communications and marketing strategies for our annual conference
    Coordinate the design and publishing of communications materials aimed at our donors, partners, and the general public (e.g. annual reports, policies, and impact reports)
    Travel up to 5 days twice a year to lead workshops or document visits with non-governmental organizations in Kenya and Uganda

    Your profile

    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, International Development, Gender Studies, or related fields
    At least 1-2 years of demonstrable experience in an editorial, journalism, or content creation and coordination role is highly desirable
    Understanding of effective website communication practices
    Ability to repurpose technical content to a broader audience
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Knowledgeable about the potential and value of storytelling in communications
    Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and CRM software (e.g., Hubspot)
    Excellent project- and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
    Work confidently in a cross-functional role with a global team
    Work well in conjunction with the ever-changing conditions of our young organization
    Commit to and follow Lightup Impact's vision and values: empathic leadership, collaboration over competition, courage and a can-do attitude, and passion for social impact
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