Communications Lead - Nairobi, Kenya - KEPSA

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Kenya Private Sector Alliance is the apex body for private sector in Kenya. KEPSA brings together local and foreign business associations, federations, chambers of commerce, professional bodies, corporates including multinationals, large and medium-sized corporates, SMEs and start-ups from all sectors of the economy, representing over 1 million businesses locally and over 45million businesses globally through the membership of ICC-Kenya Chapter. We enable these businesses to speak with one voice when engaging Government, development partners and other stakeholders on cross-cutting policy issues affecting private sector development and we implement programs that ensure the social-economic development of the country including women and youth empowerment.

KEPSA serves as a federation of over 80 Associations and professional bodies. In the EAC region, KEPSA serves as the national focal point of the East African Business Council and engages closely with peer apex bodies in the EAC region to resolve any emerging business issues as well as to promote trade and investment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is the private sector apex and umbrella body set up in 2003 to bring together the business community in a single voice to engage and influence public policy for an enabling business environment. It is a limited liability membership organization, with a membership of over 500,000 direct and indirect members organized through Business Membership Organizations and Corporate members. KEPSA is a key player in championing the interests of the Kenyan business community in trade, investment, and industrial relations. Its vision is to be a world-class private sector apex body. The primary mission is to ensure year-on-year improvement in the overall business environment for Kenya by working together with the Government and other stakeholders. KEPSA coordinates structured policy dialogues through its institutionalized public-private dialogues (PPD's) of the 16 sectors boards that reflect the economy's various sectors.Through its social arm, KEPSA champions socio-economic transformation through partnerships with the Government through:Advocating for better policy and regulatory conditions in the country Promoting action-based best practices, CSR, conservation, protection, and prudent use of Kenya's natural resources Ensuring dignified living conditions, quality life, socio-cultural wealth, human development, growth, and sustainable development for posterity Promoting, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating private sector activities in pursuit of an enabling business environment; Facilitating consensus building and harmonized private sector approaches on cross- sectorial issues. About Sustainable Inclusive Business SIB-KThe Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya (SIB-K), a knowledge centre under the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), was started to respond to the private sector's need to increase its positive impact on people and the planet.Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya is a knowledge & Network Centre established in 2015 under the KEPSA Foundation through a fruitful partnership between KEPSA Foundation and MVO Nederland with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya. Sustainable Inclusive Business is driving and catalyzing change through inspiration, knowledge sharing, initiative, facilitation, partnerships and connection. We bring companies and their stakeholders together to share knowledge and good practices and set goals to create a sustainable and inclusive economy and futureproof businesses with positive impact on People and Planet. We are a neutral platform that works with government, civil society, academia, businesses, startups, youth and business experts across all sectors with these focus areas: Circular Economy (Redesign, Regenerative models, Renewable energy, Waste, Recycling, and Plastics), Climate Change – Food – Land – Water, People (Social Impact, Inclusion, Future of Work, Youth & Gender) and Business Values. The New Business Mindset is about being Future Proof It is all about good business DNA that creates thriving sustainable, circular, inclusive businesses. Businesses are the biggest driving force behind any country's economy. We are therefore mandated to take care of the environment and the people. We have to ensure our footprint does not leave disaster in its wake. You have to ask yourself, what the role and goal of your business is and how can we support you to achieve your GOAL, grow your responsible business practice and improve your Business. Improving your business is always a win We believe every business can contribute to a sustainable economyAbout the Kenya Plastics Pact (KPP)The Kenya Plastics Pact (KPP) is a neutral platform of industry-led innovation to rethink how we design, use and reuse plastics, and implement locally tailored solutions towards a circular economy for plastics in Kenya. The KPP brings together key stakeholders in the plastics value chain - businesses, governments, and NGOs - behind a common vision of addressing today's plastic waste and pollution issues. The overarching objective of the KPP will be to support government and industry to deliver a circular economy for plastics, ensuring the implementation of solutions relevant to the Kenyan context. The following goals are identified for The Kenya Plastics Pact to achieve the stated vision and overarching objective: To create a platform to convene stakeholders in the plastics value chain, to support cross- sector collaboration and achieve improved environmental and societal outcomes; To stimulate a circular plastics economy in Kenya and; To unlock socio-economic opportunities in the plastic waste sector.Your DataIf you choose to apply for this position, you will be providing us with your Personal Data, which we will process for the purposes of selecting a candidate for the position only. We will keep the Personal Data you share with us as part of the application process for six months from the deadline for application, after which it will be deleted.Your Personal Data will be accessed only by our HR Staff managing the recruitment process, as well as the members of the selection panel.You have the right to:a) ask us for access to your Personal Data and for information about how we process it;b) to ask us to rectify the Personal Data we have on record for you;c) to ask us to delete your Personal Data or restrict its use; andd) to object to our processing of your Personal Data.To exercise these rights, please contact; you have any concerns or complaints about how KEPSA processes your Personal Data, please submit them to

RESPONSIBILITIES

KEPSA seeks to engage the knowledge and expertise of a communications leads who will support in the following areas:COMMUNICATION LEAD is a crucial binding factor within the organization. Not only does the marketing/communication manager ensures to inform stakeholders and businesses about program development, she/he is key in inspiring, encouraging businesses to get interested, partner and drive change together. Responsibility and description of job aspects:Develop marketing/communication strategy Develop the marketing/communication planning & structure in line with the SIB-K Strategy Ensure communication structure and plan for each project, and in general on SIB-K work(on website, in folder, on SM to enhance the impact of our work)Engagement tactic for existing projects, and our partners in generalBe a strategic communication thinker who connects messages and is able to contribute toconceptualization and project proposal developmentCreate, distribute and communication on various means (internal and external) Development and execution of marketing campaigns and branding – that support the execution of the activities Stay tuned and communicate with the members & the supporters of KPP (relationship management)Create content and coms that will generate engagement on the various activitiesSet clear targets for media exposure and proactively push thoseSet clear targets and goals for the KPP development Ensure event reports, follow ups and impact testimonials Track media and exposure with clear analytics Outstanding social media concept that will be campaign like and creates visible traction (not just on single events and moment) – create a movement Utilize media consultant for content and Report to the program Manager and program Director every quarter with status and strategy insights Linking news, knowledge, research, partner profiles, business developments, innovations to platforms, partners, stakeholders, calendars, etc. Growing the website into a knowledge and network sharing platform with external input and driversQualifications and Competencies:Applicants must at the time of application meet the following requirements: Skills & Criteria: At least 5 years work experience in Communication/Marketing or if shorter outstanding performance on initiating and driving a campaign e.g. Proven record of impactful communication (result oriented)Portfolio of articles, blogs, tweets etc. that are contributing to topical conversationsPerfectionistStrong communicatorFluent in English (native preferably) and Swahili Organized, independent and inspiring workerUnderstanding of the power of network and knowledgeMind-set of growing the organization Able to see and pro-actively use communication to create, seal opportunitiesStrategic thinker who can choose means for the right purposePassion for sustainability and inclusion Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

REQUIRED SKILLS

Internal communication, Market research, intelligence, Brand management, Public, corporate relations, Social media marketing, News writing and production, Advertising, Corporate communications, Marketing

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree