Job Description

Communications Officer Job At Magnia

Magnia is a communications consulting firm headquartered in Dubai and with teams in Nairobi and Addis Ababa, that works with social enterprises and nonprofit organizations that operate in or serve communities in emerging economies. The majority of our current work is with African-led organizations that are focused on creating impact across the continent, as.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Magnia responsibilities

• Create digital content and manage its dispersion across various inbound marketing platforms (blogs, email newsletters, social media, etc.)
• Maintain a database of media organizations and contacts
• Support the business development for Magnia across Kenya, and act as a spokesperson, with an interest to expand across East Africa
• Management of outsourced creative professionals
• Reporting of campaign results and optimization of strategies based on data

Client Responsibilities

• Write, edit and create content for relevant key stakeholders, including key messaging, website copy, press releases, thought leadership pieces, etc.
• Support the development of practical and actionable communications and fundraising strategies tailored to specific client needs
• Support with the brand and digital audits and the development of digital marketing recommendations
• Event and workshop (virtual or in-person) support and facilitation

Skills and Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing – or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 4 years of communications or marketing experience is required, ideally in the nonprofit sector
• Impeccable English-language writing skills
• High attention to detail and passion for brand standards
• Experience creating key messaging and/or website content
• A good understanding of digital marketing, including SEO best practices when creating content
• Experience sourcing, briefing, and managing creative professionals (photographers, graphic designers, etc.)
• Capable of working well as part of a team and independently, whilst remote

Preferred

• Familiarity or experience working with CRM software
• Familiarity or experience working with Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Familiarity or experience working with WordPress
• Familiarity or experience working with Hootsuite or a similar social media marketing platform
• Familiarity or experience working with Adobe Creative Suite

Contract and Remuneration Details

The role would ideally be based in Nairobi, Kenya, but we are willing to consider remote work opportunities for the right person based in Sub-Saharan Africa. We are offering a competitive market remuneration package of US $2,000-3,000 per month, depending on experience, suitability, and respective market standards.