The Maa Trust Communications Manager Jobs in Kenya


The Maa Trust Communications Manager Jobs in Kenya;The Communications Manager will lead The Maa Trust’s communications function, responsible for strategy, brand management, and donor engagement through impactful storytelling. The role focuses on building relationships, growing donor confidence, and demonstrating results through clear and creative communication.

This is not a grant‑writing position. Instead, it requires a communications professional who can manage the full donor cycle—from cultivation to stewardship—using storytelling, media, and digital tools to raise visibility and inspire support.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Communications Strategy & Planning

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with organisational priorities

  • Define key messages, audiences, and channels to strengthen visibility

  • Manage annual communications calendar and monitor KPIs (reach, engagement, donor retention, media mentions, analytics)

  • Evaluate communication effectiveness and recommend improvements

    Storytelling & Content Development

  • Lead creation of newsletters, donor reports, blogs, social media posts, photography, and short films

  • Collect authentic stories and visuals from programme teams

  • Maintain central content and image library with informed consent

  • Produce materials aligned with brand guidelines and ethical storytelling principles

  • Support leadership team with speeches and presentations

    Fundraising Through Communications

  • Implement communications‑based fundraising approach focused on donor retention and growth

  • Prepare concept notes, letters of interest, and donor updates

  • Coordinate donor visits, media tours, and events

  • Create donor dashboards and impact stories

    Brand Management

  • Safeguard and strengthen The Maa Trust’s brand identity

  • Develop and maintain brand/style guide and train staff

  • Oversee production of branded materials (brochures, signage, reports, plaques)

    Media & Public Relations

  • Build relationships with local, national, and international media

  • Draft press releases and coordinate interviews/media visits

  • Manage reputation and crisis communications

  • Represent The Maa Trust at events
    and public forums

    Systems & Digital Tools

  • Establish communications systems (templates, archives, approvals, tracking)

  • Maintain photo/video library with consent documentation

  • Oversee website updates, social media management, and analytics

  • Introduce and manage tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Google Analytics

    Internal Communications & Capacity Building

  • Coordinate internal updates/newsletters

  • Build staff capacity for storytelling and donor communications

  • Mentor and supervise Communications Assistant

  • Foster culture of documentation, transparency, and celebration of success

    Qualifications, Experience & Core Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, or related field (Master’s preferred)

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications, fundraising, or external relations in non‑profit, conservation, or development sectors

  • Experience developing communication strategies and managing donor communications

  • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills

  • Proficiency in digital platforms and tools (CMS, Canva, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Google Analytics)

  • Experience in photography, video production, or commissioning multimedia content is an asset

  • Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and donor/media engagement ability

  • Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

  • Experience in conservation, tourism, or rural development contexts in Kenya/East Africa is an advantage

    How to apply

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