We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented team player with a passion for environmental conservayion and improving the relayionship between nature and people. Our ideal candidate has excellent communication and organiza?onal skills, possesses a curious, open, and culturally sensitive personality, and is comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment.
As the Communications Specialist, you will lead the internal and external communica?ons efforts for the East Africa Hub, working closely with the Director's Office. As such, the role requires executive-level administrative coordina?on to manage agendas, track key events, and engage with partners effectively. Regular in-country travel is required. You will also closely collaborate with the Global Communications team of the Wyss Academy.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the co-design and implementa?on of the Wyss Academy's communica?ons strategy and adapt it to the regional context.
Manage the EAF Hub's annual ac?vity calendar.
Provide coordination, management and representa?on support to the Hub Director, including calendar management and responding to inquiries.
Monitor external events and milestones relevant to the Wyss Academy's work, defining and executing related communica?on ac?ons.
Produce communications materials (texts, videos, photography) and conduct storytelling on specific projects and activities for a diverse range of communications channels (digital & print).
Media relations; spokesperson for Hub EAF.
Support the creation, editing, and dissemina?on of annual reports and other communica?on materials.
Qualifications
Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
5+ years of work experience in digital media, content creation, storytelling, social media management, media relations, or similar.
3+ years of experience providing executive support, including event planning, workshop organization, and coordinating third-party vendors.
Proficiency in English and Swahili, both written and verbal