We are looking for an experienced Communications Manager to be responsible for managing Uniting’s resource mobilisation communications in Africa and communications for Uniting’s channels including social media and newsletters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and delivering the campaigns and communications strategy for Uniting’s resource mobilisation in Africa
• Providing support to the Director of Communications and Partnerships and the Senior Communications Manager
• Channel management, channel growth and improvements

Skills and Experience
To succeed in this role, you will need experience/ knowledge of:

• Managing and/or project managing communications projects to deliver communications objectives.
• Knowledge of current trends, tools and best practise for communicating effectively, including digital strategies.
• Designing and implementing effective social media strategies, including organic and paid social.
• Creating compelling content to influence agenda outcomes and/or change behaviours.
• Using content management systems to update websites.
• Setting up and delivering newsletters.
• Using CRM systems.

Additionally, we are looking for an individual who can/ has:

• work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
• work well with and manage competing priorities.
• produce digital content.
• excellent writing and presenting skills.
• an understanding, of and commitment to, equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.
• the ability to proofread.