Communications Specialist - Kenya Small Business Development Centers (KSBDC)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and fluency in English.
  
• University degree in relevant field and 6+ years of experience drafting reports, documents, and outreach materials, and developing and implementing communications plans
  
• Experience in development communications on large, complex, multi-country USG-funded programs is highly preferred.
  
• Experience leading the planning and implementation of outreach and media events, including press conferences and program launches.
  
• Ability to professionally communicate across all levels of an organization and the public
  
• Skilled in communication, strategic thinking, and planning.
  
• Experience of driving better communication practice through lessons learned over time.
  
• Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to positively discuss and negotiate with stakeholders.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and tech-savvy.
  
• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve the Program communication activities.
  
• Ability to present complex information in a compelling manner.
  
• Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction.
  
• Experience in providing advising or technical assistance to small businesses in marketing, management, accounting, or financing is a plus
  
• Experience working with other NGOs is a plus.
  

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume quoting the position, KSBDC’ to the People and Culture Manager, Strathmore University Business School.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and fluency in English.
  
• University degree in relevant field and 6+ years of experience drafting reports, documents, and outreach materials, and developing and implementing communications plans
  
• Experience in development communications on large, complex, multi-country USG-funded programs is highly preferred.
  
• Experience leading the planning and implementation of outreach and media events, including press conferences and program launches.
  
• Ability to professionally communicate across all levels of an organization and the public
  
• Skilled in communication, strategic thinking, and planning.
  
• Experience of driving better communication practice through lessons learned over time.
  
• Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to positively discuss and negotiate with stakeholders.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and tech-savvy.
  
• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve the Program communication activities.
  
• Ability to present complex information in a compelling manner.
  
• Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction.
  
• Experience in providing advising or technical assistance to small businesses in marketing, management, accounting, or financing is a plus
  
• Experience working with other NGOs is a plus.
  

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume quoting the position, KSBDC’ to the People and Culture Manager, Strathmore University Business School.