The Communications Manager, Africa Region, develops, manages, and implements communication that facilitates comprehension, adoption, and advancement of the organization’s goals and objectives.
The Communications Manager will be part of the Africa region’s marketing and communications team and will be based either in Nairobi, Kenya, or Cape Town, South Africa. S/he will report to the Senior Associate Director of Communications based in the United States. S/he will be responsible for creating communications tools for use with targeted, influential audiences across the Africa region, including programs in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Gabon, Seychelles, and South Africa. S/he will stay abreast of regional communications needs and develop materials, including fact sheets, video scripts, event displays, presentations for executive staff, and messaging documents. S/he will manage product development with vendors, often remotely. S/he will travel to regional offices and project areas to meet with program staff, liaise with partners, photographers, or other visitors, conduct field reporting, or provide event support. S/he will develop co-promotion agreements with select partners, and manage distribution of content to them for use in social media and other communications platforms. S/he will work with the Communications Director to design and implement marketing initiatives in local markets to directly reach and cultivate relationships with influential audiences, such as VIP events, paid advertisements in niche media, or targeted social media activations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Manages and serves as project lead on assigned communication initiatives.
- Creates marketing materials within program’s brand guidelines.
- Manages certain vendor and partner relationships.
- May serve as a lead or support role for regional events, including communications, promotion, and day-of support.
- Develops and implements regional social media strategies and promotions.
- Works within a budget, evaluates results, and develops recommendations for corrective strategies as needed.
- Resolves complex issues independently within program area or within program team.
- Multiday travel to TNC offices and project sites in Africa and the United States will be required several times each year. Travel may include rugged conditions and/or to remote locations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience writing, editing, and proofreading printed or online content for targeted audiences.
- Experience designing presentations, brochures, or other materials within visual brand guidelines.
- Experience using social media, ideally as a professional communications tool.
- Experience cultivating and managing client, vendor, and/or partner relationships.
- Experience implementing and managing multiple complex projects.
- Experience working in Africa and communicating with African audiences.
- Fluency in English required, both verbal and written.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Superior writing skills and a rigorous attention to detail. (Writing samples will be required of all final candidates.)
- Multilingual skills appreciated, chiefly Swahili.
- Multicultural or cross-cultural experience in multiple countries in Africa.
- Basic proficiency in Photoshop and InDesign software.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work cooperatively.
- Ability to work with a diverse team across different office locations and time zones.
- Knowledge of current and evolving trends in marketing, social media, and nonprofit communications.
- Experience working for a mission-driven organization preferred.