International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Communications Manager Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
Lead the development and execution of an integrated communications strategy for a multi-country programme, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, donor requirements and programme objectives.
Drive strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, influencer partnerships, digital storytelling, knowledge management and brand positioning to enhance programme visibility, impact and influence across regional and international audiences.
Provide leadership to communications teams across multiple countries while ensuring consistent messaging, effective collaboration and high-quality communications outputs.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Communications Leadership
Provide strategic leadership in the design, refinement and implementation of programme-wide communications strategies.
Ensure communications activities align with organizational goals, donor requirements and programme priorities.
Develop communication approaches that strengthen programme visibility, stakeholder engagement and influence.
Drive integrated communication planning across consortium institutions and country teams.
External Positioning & Influence
Lead external positioning strategies that strengthen programme visibility and reputation.
Develop communication campaigns that promote sector transformation and positive public engagement.
Utilize innovative, youth-focused and influencer-driven content approaches to reach target audiences.
Enhance awareness and engagement through strategic communication channels and partnerships.
Influencer & Ambassador Strategy Management
Design and oversee programme-wide influencer, ambassador and creator engagement strategies.
Develop vetting frameworks covering audience quality, engagement, values, authenticity and suitability.
Establish brand-safety standards, contractual frameworks and performance monitoring systems.
Guide implementation and scale-up of ambassador and content creator programmes across participating countries.
Monitor influencer engagement effectiveness and reputational risk management.
Consortium Communications Coordination
Coordinate communications activities across consortium partners and country-level teams.
Ensure consistency of messaging, narrative alignment and branding across all communication outputs.
Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing between communication units and programme partners.
Maintain quality assurance standards for communication materials produced across programme locations.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with donors, government agencies, media organizations, private sector partners and development stakeholders.
Lead stakeholder engagement activities that enhance programme influence and visibility.
Support high-level communications and representation opportunities across regional and continental platforms.
Strengthen partnerships that support programme growth and impact.
Knowledge Management & Learning Communications
Promote effective internal communication and knowledge exchange across programme teams.
Work closely with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) teams to capture programme evidence, success stories and lessons learned.
Facilitate dissemination of impact stories, learning products and programme achievements.
Support adaptive management through evidence-based communication approaches.
Evidence-Based Investment Case Development
Lead development of evidence-based investment cases for programme initiatives.
Translate programme data and research findings into accessible materials for investors, policymakers, financial institutions and development partners.
Support development of policy, advocacy and investment communication products.
Collaborate with technical experts and research teams to strengthen evidence-based communications.
Team Leadership & Capacity Building
Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to communications staff across multiple locations.
Strengthen communications capacities among country-level communications teams.
Foster collaboration, accountability and high performance within communications teams.
Provide editorial oversight and
quality assurance across all communications products.
Brand Integrity & Risk Management
Ensure consistent brand identity, strategic positioning and messaging across all communication channels.
Maintain adherence to approved branding and communications standards.
Oversee communications risk management frameworks and protocols.
Mitigate risks related to safeguarding, representation, brand reputation and stakeholder engagement.
Promote inclusive and responsible communication practices across programme activities.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Development or a related field.
A Bachelor’s Degree combined with substantial relevant experience may be considered.
Additional training in Strategic Communications, Digital Media, Public Relations or Development Communications is an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications.
Experience in international development, research-for-development or donor-funded programmes is highly preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading communications for multi-country or multi-partner consortium programmes.
Experience designing and managing influencer, ambassador or creator partnership programmes at scale.
Experience managing donor reporting and donor relationships, particularly with major foundations and development partners.
Proven experience supervising and mentoring communications professionals across multiple locations.
Experience in strategic stakeholder engagement involving governments, media, donors and private sector partners.
Technical Skills
Strategic Communications Planning and Execution.
Communications Leadership and Team Management.
Public Relations and Stakeholder Engagement.
Influencer and Ambassador Programme Management.
Digital Communications and Multimedia Storytelling.
Campaign Management and Content Strategy.
Donor Communications and Reporting.
Knowledge Management and Learning Communications.
Brand Management and Positioning.
Social Media Strategy and Analytics.
Media Relations and Public Engagement.
Communication Risk Management.
Key Competencies
Strategic Thinking and Leadership.
Excellent Writing, Editing and Storytelling Skills.
Stakeholder Relationship Management.
Cross-Cultural Communication and Collaboration.
Partnership Development and Networking.
Decision-Making and Problem-Solving.
Project Management and Organizational Skills.
Team Leadership and Mentorship.
Data Interpretation and Evidence-Based Communication.
Innovation and Creativity.
Attention to Detail and Quality Assurance.
Results Orientation and Accountability.
Technology & Platform Knowledge
Social Media Platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp.
Digital Creator and Influencer Ecosystems.
Digital Collaboration and Content Management Tools.
Multimedia Content Development and Campaign Management.
Communications Analytics and Performance Measurement Tools.
Preferred Knowledge Areas
Youth Employment and Livelihood Development.
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion.
Agriculture and Livestock Systems.
International Development Programming.
Donor-Funded Project Communications.
Brand Safety and Inclusive Representation Practices.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Communications Manager Jobs in Kenya
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