Overview of Position:
Kakenya’s Dream is seeking a communications professional to plan and execute a variety of communications projects, including writing and publishing a range of content for print and digital channels. This position will also assist in managing media relations as well as speech and presentation support for our Founder. We are seeking someone who loves to write and is skilled at creating succinct, easy-to-read, persuasive content. We hope to find someone who enjoys the story-telling process and can help us paint a picture of our impact and our approach to empowering girls.
The successful candidate will join our team in the Nairobi office in Kenya, reporting to the Executive Director in Kenya and collaborate with the U.S communication team. This employee will make frequent trips to Enoosaen, Narok County and serve as our communications focal point on the ground to gather and share stories from the village.

Key Responsibilities:
• Write and publish a wide variety of nonprofit materials including press releases, brochures, success stories, digital content (web and social media), PPT presentations and newsletters.
o Ensure that our content/messaging is well written, and communicates our unique public-service mission and impressive track record.
o Identify and share interesting stories from our boarding school, health and leadership camps and Network for Excellence students. Interview relevant stakeholders and develop interesting story angles to produce polished, well-written pieces.
o Help us expand our digital story telling and social media capabilities.
o Support the design of messaging strategies for talking points, media interviews, presentations and speeches, etc.
o Help us organize our pictures and visuals into compelling formats for external audiences.
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• Manage media relations & visibility plan.
o Write releases and articles; pitch and secure stories with international and local media and journalists.
o Cultivate relationships with journalists.
o Identify opportunities to publish stories or contribute case studies

Qualifications:
Education, Licensing, and Certifications Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.
Experience Required:
• At least 2 years of experience in communications or media relations’ roles.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
• Strong portfolio of written materials.
• Superb writing and editing skills with the ability to find the “hook” or “angle” that will engage readers and the media.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects, paying attention to detail.
• Ethical approach to working with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and results oriented.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume and writing/communications samples to info@kakenyasdream.orgby 12th August 2017.