The Communications Support – Special Task candidate will assist the Communications and Partnership department under the guidance of the Head of Communications & Partnership. This role focuses on developing and managing Public Relations (PR) content, strengthening partnerships, and supporting various communications activities. It requires a highly skilled, flexible, and creative individual passionate about content creation, strategic communication, and partnership development.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and package compelling content in collaboration with the Graphic Designer to produce final layouts/products for communication materials, utilize tools like Adobe Suite for content editing, publication, and multimedia design.
Write engaging and strategic content for partnership engagements, fundraising initiatives, and donor relations.
Lead social media content strategy and execution, including digital campaigns, platform engagement, scheduling, monitoring, and engagement analytics.
Support health projects with Media engagement, event coverage, donor visits, documentation, and audiovisual content creation (photography and videography).
Ensure media and press content is accurate, high-quality, and distributed effectively.
Manage the partnership database and maintain effective communication with partners, supporters, and key individuals and collaborate with the ICT unit to maintain and update CRM systems for data management and donor/partners tracking.
Prepare and issue monthly PR and partnership reports with insights and trends to inform strategies.
Collaborate with the team to ensure all communications are aligned with organizational goals and brand guidelines.
duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Mass Communications, Communications for Development, Marketing, International Relations, Public Administration, or related fields.
At least four (4) years of experience in communications, preferably within the NGO or health sector.
Demonstrated experience in fundraising, partnership development, event planning, and execution.
Skilled in managing public or social events and developing multimedia content (photography and videography).
Strong command of both English and Kiswahili, including translation proficiency.
Proficiency in digital communication and social media management.
Proven ability to create impactful content for diverse audiences across platforms such as press releases, newsletters, websites, and social media.
Adept at working in multicultural and multinational environments with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Excellent Writing skills: Strong content development and editing capabilities.
Adobe Suite Proficiency: Expertise in photo and video editing tools.
Social Media Management: Planning, scheduling, and optimizing campaigns for maximum engagement.
Event Planning: End-to-end planning and execution of events and donor visits.
Content Management: Organization and execution of PR, IEC, and digital materials.
Networking: Ability to build relationships and strengthen partnerships across sectors.
CRM Data Management: Donor/partner tracking systems and analytics.
Photography & Videography: Skilled in creating high-quality audiovisual content.
Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Flexibility & Reliability: Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.