Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, international development, business administration or a related field.
Four to six years of relevant experience in communications, fundraising, business development or donor relations, preferably within an NGO or development organization.
Demonstrated experience producing external communications and supporting proposals, donor research and fundraising initiatives.

Skills & Capabilities

Excellent English writing, editing, interviewing and presentation skills, with the ability to make technical information accessible to varied audiences.
Strong proposal-writing, donor-research, planning and information-management skills, with close attention to quality and deadlines.
Proficiency with website content management, social media publishing tools, Microsoft 365, digital analytics and SEO.
Ability to work independently and confidently in field environments; photography, video or graphic design capability is an advantage.
Strong judgment, initiative, organization and relationship-building skills across teams and cultures.
Fluency in Swahili and/or another language used in the Foundation's countries of operation is an advantage.
Experience managing website and social media content and working across cultures; East African experience is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with coffee value chains, responsible sourcing, sustainability or rural livelihoods is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Communications, storytelling & publications

Develop and manage an organization-wide communications calendar aligned with programme milestones, donor cycles, fundraising priorities and relevant development and coffee-sector events.
Produce human-interest stories, case studies, newsletters, reports, presentations and marketing materials that communicate the Foundation's impact clearly and credibly.
Work with programme and MEL teams to translate technical updates and evidence into accessible content for donors, partners and public audiences.
Ensure consistent branding, messaging and editorial quality across organizational publications and fundraising materials.

Website, social media & field content

Manage and publish timely content on Kahawatu.org, LinkedIn and other agreed digital channels, keeping information accurate, current and visually engaging.
Apply SEO and digital communications good practice, using website and social media analytics to improve performance.
Conduct regular field visits to gather interviews, photography, video and producer stories with programme teams and partners.
Maintain an organized archive of approved content and consent records, applying ethical, dignity-centred storytelling and appropriate data safeguards.

Fundraising, resource mobilization & donor engagement

Research prospective institutional donors, foundations, corporate partners and funding opportunities aligned with the Foundation's strategy.
Maintain an accurate donor and opportunity pipeline covering priorities, eligibility, contacts, funding cycles, deadlines and next actions.
Coordinate inputs and draft concept notes, grant applications, proposals and supporting materials with programme, MEL, finance and leadership colleagues.
Prepare donor briefings, updates and stewardship materials, and support fundraising campaigns, partner visits and visibility events.
Maintain reusable proposal resources, including approved organizational information, evidence, case studies and due-diligence documents.

Coordination & delivery

Coordinate communications and fundraising inputs across teams and countries, managing deadlines and review processes with limited day-to-day supervision.
Provide communications content required for governance, partner obligations and organizational reporting.
Build productive relationships with donors, partners, producers, cooperatives, field teams and relevant service providers.

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