Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership, strategy & planning
Implementation of the global communication strategy at regional level and development of a communication and advocacy strategy for the Africa Regional Office.
Ensuring integration and provision of communication and digital related support to the four key programme areas and support functions of the Africa office.
Provide strategic communications input and leadership into the planning and delivery of campaign communications, clearly prioritizing the activities which will have the greatest impact on our external audiences.
Identify how to track the profile of our organization in key markets – including brand tracking, media monitoring and social media engagement
Support and ensure that all communications to stakeholders, media, supporters and public are aligned with the World Animal Protection brand and consistent on a global and local level
Training programmatic and external affairs team on storytelling, how to identify communications opportunities in their campaigns and how to prioritize those which will have the biggest external impact.
Media:
React and respond to breaking news stories – positioning World Animal Protection as the leading NGO on key issues related to animal protection
Build our media presence in the region, proactively planning our approach and identifying and pitching to key contacts
Digital:
Play a leadership role in the development of a digital platform for Africa that will serve the Africa office and align closely with the international digital strategy
Oversee the development and management of a website for the Africa office (working closely with the Digital Officer and International digital team)
Develop and oversee the development of a social media engagement and content strategy for the region
Person Specification
Key Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or other relevant subject
At least 4 years’ senior level experience in communications or public relations – either within the private, public or charity sector
Strategic brand and digital experience
Proven media experience
Strong awareness of global and regional socio-economic, political and environmental issues
Proven experience in working in Africa
Skills / Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong interpersonal, networking and organizational skills
Demonstrated facilitation and collaboration skills
Skilled at managing remote multi-disciplined teams
Excellent project management skills
Ability to foster mutual co-operation and good working relationships across internal departments and teams
Flexibility to travel
English is the working language at World Animal Protection, although knowledge of another language would be beneficial
If you are interested in the above position and meet the criteria, please send your application via email to: africarecruitment@worldanimalprotection.org referencing the job title.
The applications should reach us on or before 18th March, 2016 at 5.00 pm East African Time.
The anticipated start date of employment for this position is 3rd May, 2016.
World Animal Protection is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Regional Director for Africa
World Animal Protection
Shelter court; N0 140, Manyani East Rd, off James Gichuru Rd.
P.O Box 66580-00800,
Nairobi, Kenya
www.worldanimalprotection.org