Significant professional experience in communications, strategic communications, advocacy communications, public affairs or related roles in the not-for-profit sector, an international/intergovernmental organisation, a social movement, or social enterprise.
Strong ability to translate organisational and influencing priorities into clear communications approaches, plans and activity that achieve defined audience outcomes.
A proven track record of developing and delivering successful integrated, multi-channel communications approaches that effectively engage and influence target audiences.
Experience coordinating complex communications projects or campaigns, managing multiple priorities, deadlines, dependencies and stakeholders.
Significant professional experience managing, developing and coordinating teams, including providing direction, feedback, mentorship and support, delegating effectively, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture across remote-working, cross-cultural and international environments.
Experience working across communications disciplines, bringing together editorial, digital, media, multimedia or other specialist expertise to deliver integrated communications.
Strong organisational, project management and coordination skills, with the ability to work independently, identify risks and dependencies, solve problems, manage workflows, manage competing priorities, and coordinate people and projects to deliver shared objectives.
Strong leadership, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, build trusted working relationships across an organisation, and effectively liaise with colleagues and stakeholders to translate priorities into coordinated action.
Strong editorial judgement and writing skills, with experience reviewing and quality-assuring communications across different formats and channels.
Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple competing deadlines.
A strong commitment to the mission and values of Girls Not Brides.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in Kenya at the time of applying, and for the full duration of the two-year initial contract.
Desirable
Experience working within thematic areas of child marriage, girls' education, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and related fields.
Proficiency in additional languages, especially French and Spanish.
Experience supporting organisational influencing or fundraising objectives.
Experience managing communications transformation or change processes.
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