We’re looking for a highly experienced Communications and Marketing Consultant to manage the development and implementation of communications strategies to reposition British Council brand within Kenya market. Working with the Kenya Country Director, our programmes teams, communication agencies and our Regional Head of Communications, this is an incredible opportunity to pioneer new ways of reaching audiences, engaging young people in our work and enhancing the impact we can have. 

Details

Location Nairobi
Closing date Sunday 25 June 2023

Role overview

About the Role

As Communications and Marketing Consultant, you will:

  • Develop a communications strategy for Kenya, with support from Regional Head of Communications in house teams and external agencies 
  • Collaborate with our British Council programme teams to integrate marketing initiatives through their programmes
  • Advise and support external partners in the development and delivery of their communication plans
  • Develop and oversee implementation of internal and external communication plan for the country office 
  • Develop, rollout and monitor a digital media plan for the country office
  • Planning external communications and delivery, including media management, PR, events and stakeholder communications
  • Maintain forward look of British Council activities and opportunities for external engagement 
  • Ensure we deliver to key internal communications partners and platforms 
  • Managing all existing channels and platforms ensuring content is updated as required 
  • Initiate communications channels in support of the strategy considering best use of – WhatsApp, TikTok etc set up and maintenance of newsletters
  • Support onboarding and management of content creator interns 
  • Manage all marketing and communications assets ensuring we meet brand standards and have an effective library and archive 
  • Provide ongoing reach and engagement analysis and tracking of communications plan goals

To be our Communications and Marketing Consultant, you will likely have:

  • Relevant degree e.g., communications, journalism, marketing, or equivalent level of experience
  • Significant experience in managing communications within a large and complex organisation or agency
  • Demonstrable experience in successfully providing expert advice and guidance on internal and external communications
  • Experience managing and mitigating communications  risks and issues
  • Proven record of editorial experience (i.e., proofreading, translation, knowledge of different content types, etc.)
  • Demonstratable creative approach to developing, implementing and evaluating communications activities
  • Background in youth marketing
  • Demonstratable experience working with agencies/ PR, events, design, marketing and communications
  • Strong track in marketing and communications monitoring and reporting
  • Strong relationships with key media outlets in Kenya
  • Experience commissioning and placing compelling shortform video
  • Practical experience of using social media to extend reach or an organisation including through campaigns

What’s in it For You?

An opportunity to collaborate with a highly competent team, innovate and break new ground in positioning British Council in Kenya and a competitive renumeration package. 

How to apply

Completed applications should be submitted by 25 June 2023. Please visit our career portal using the link below and complete the applicant profile and upload a cover letter and CV.

https://careers.britishcouncil.org/job/Communications-and-Marketing-Cons...
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