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Consultant - Senior Communications, Marketing, And Partnerships

Mercy Corps

Nairobi,Kenya

Closing: Mar 26, 2023

This position has expired

Published: Mar 16, 2023 (14 days ago)

Job Requirements

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Job Summary

Contract Type:

The consultant will lead all communications, marketing, and strategic partnership efforts related to the Sprout Platform. This consult will

also think creatively about longer-term initiatives, events, and ways to develop the Sprout Platform’s brand among its partners, online, and within the international development community.

Required Experience & Skills:

5-10 years of experience in a technically relevant field.
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or development Studies, Communications,
Social Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Micro-finance, Business
Administration, Communications and Marketing, ICT4D, Organizational
Development, or Banking and Finance;
Professional experience in leadership, operations, communications, relationship building, strategic planning roles.
Experience in marketing in agricultural sector is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to manage websites and social media.
Demonstrated ability to carry out independent data analysis and presentation of results to a wide variety of audiences.
Demonstrated
ability to multitask, excellent attention to detail and ability to take
ownership of tasks, being accountable for their completion with minimal
supervision.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing, and editing.
Demonstrated ability to work constructively in teams.
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with an international organization.
Demonstrated experience in producing public-facing communication and marketing outputs for a professional client.
Understanding
and experience in developing communication and marketing products or
written material (as applicable) to appeal to both commercial audiences
and NGO, government and CSO audiences.
Experience working in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria and/or Zambia preferred.
Excellent computer, verbal, and written communication skills, including report development, writing, and editing.
Demonstrated
competence used shared document platforms including GSuite, as well as
Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Ability to use
flow-chart / decision-tree design software is an advantage.
Demonstrated
analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to
follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and
cooperatively with team members.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Willingness to travel.
Able to manage team and clients remotely.

Responsibilities

The consultant will lead all communications, marketing, and strategic partnership efforts related to the Sprout Platform. This consult will

also think creatively about longer-term initiatives, events, and ways to develop the Sprout Platform’s brand among its partners, online, and within the international development community.

Required Experience & Skills:

5-10 years of experience in a technically relevant field.
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or development Studies, Communications,
Social Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Micro-finance, Business
Administration, Communications and Marketing, ICT4D, Organizational
Development, or Banking and Finance;
Professional experience in leadership, operations, communications, relationship building, strategic planning roles.
Experience in marketing in agricultural sector is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to manage websites and social media.
Demonstrated ability to carry out independent data analysis and presentation of results to a wide variety of audiences.
Demonstrated
ability to multitask, excellent attention to detail and ability to take
ownership of tasks, being accountable for their completion with minimal
supervision.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing, and editing.
Demonstrated ability to work constructively in teams.
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with an international organization.
Demonstrated experience in producing public-facing communication and marketing outputs for a professional client.
Understanding
and experience in developing communication and marketing products or
written material (as applicable) to appeal to both commercial audiences
and NGO, government and CSO audiences.
Experience working in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria and/or Zambia preferred.
Excellent computer, verbal, and written communication skills, including report development, writing, and editing.
Demonstrated
competence used shared document platforms including GSuite, as well as
Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Ability to use
flow-chart / decision-tree design software is an advantage.
Demonstrated
analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to
follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and
cooperatively with team members.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Willingness to travel.
Able to manage team and clients remotely.

Manage the Sprout Platform, implement their internal and external communications and social media strategy, draft and publish bi-weekly newsletters, document, socialize, and share Sprout Platform major

Develop marketing and branding initiatives, conduct research related to targeted audiences and regional competitiveness.

Writing and substantive language editing which aims at improving the overall coverage and presentation of the Sprout Platform. Provide suggestions on improvements for the author(s) to make or may rewrite and

rearrange the material. This will also involve checking for consistency, checking quotations or illustrations that may need permission from the owner, creating, when applicable, the list of acronyms and the table of contents as well providing guidelines for the indexer, when applicable, ensuring the clear presentation and format of the material.

Proofreading, by carrying out a final and thorough check for consistency especially in terms of spelling, style and headings; checking spelling and grammar, font sizes and fonts, bullet listings and

spaces, making sure that no text has disappeared or was cut out accidentally during layout, checking all numbering, paragraphs, headings, sub-headings, to make sure they correspond to the table of contents.

Put communications vehicles in place tocreate momentum and awareness, as well as to test the effectiveness of communications activities.

Manage the design, content, and development of the new branded collateral (booklets, infographics, videos, etc.)

Develop, prepare, and distribute marketing materials, social media campaigns

Ensure properly use Sprout, Mercy Corps AgriFin, and donor graphics and branding.

Working with the Sprout and Mercy Corps AgriFin on communication and learning opportunities: a. Annual events/workshops/visits Prepare relevant communications for learning products such as briefs, op-eds,

case studies, short videos etc. for dissemination.

Streamlining of program reports and deliverables to highlight impact and learning across counties, or topics.

Events, workshops, and meetings: coordination, facilitation and rapporteuring

Support the Sprout Platform achieve a strong, visible social media presence by developing concepts with viral potential and act as an advocate for the company in social media spaces, engaging in dialogues

and answering questions where appropriate.

In coordination with the Sprout Lead, publish content on social media and the AgriFin website, maintaining continuity of themes, designing layout, streamlining navigation, and increasing online presence to

potential partners.

Manage the Sprout Platform mailing lists and internal file storage system, through the CRM, ensuring its upkeep and organization.

Engage in other communications-related activities, as and when required.