Communications Manager At Dai Kenya - Development Alternatives, Inc.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
The Communications Manager will work collaboratively with other members of the KIPS team to help communicate progress against project objectives and expected results.
Oversee the maintenance, updating, and project use of the Branding and Marking Plan
Develop and implement a Communications and Outreach Strategy to ensure KIPS ability to reach target audiences with the appropriate messages and media.
Comply with USAID requirements for Branding, Marking and Communications, obtaining all appropriate approvals and using required formats.
In collaboration with the KIPS team, develop Success Stories for inclusion in Monthly Reports and manage the editing process of delivering reports.
With MEL Director develop Learning Agenda and track progress against learning questions including in Pause-and-Reflect sessions
Compile and document lessons-learned and technical materials of benefit to project stakeholders and USAID
Responsible for all internal and external communication, including response to ad hoc requests from USAID and development and production of project reports
Support capacity building in learning and communications practices for activity beneficiaries and partners.
Support the grants portfolio with any of their writing deliverables or communication related matters. Assist the grants team with success stories.
Serve as the chief editor ensuring all communication materials are pristine and manage the editing process within the team.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree in a communication-related field preferred.
At least 9 years of experience in a combination of CLA, MEL, and communication roles
Familiarity with USAID programming a plus
Proficiency with desktop publishing and graphics
Strong presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written English