August 8th, 2020 at 12:21 pm
The Senior Communication Officer is responsible for the overall brand and communications strategy of the initiative both internally and externally in Africa and the Globe. S/he leads the curating and development of content consistent with the Ashesi University and Education Collaborative brand and image.
Reports to: The Director, Education Collaborative
Leadership role
- Oversight on ensuring a consistent public image of the initiative. Serving as external and public relations contact
- Liaise with Ashesi University’s public relations department to ensure brand fit and consistency
- Manage all communications in and out of the office. Including liaising with and reporting to board and other stakeholders
- Recommend the implementation plan and communications goals for the various stakeholders of the initiative including funders, Ashesi University and boards, and social media audience
- Develop and manage communications timelines and monitoring and evaluation framework and feedback loops
- Coordinate communications flow to and from universities across the continent
Administrative
- Manage administrative and communications interns and stakeholders including all vendors and developers
- Manage all brand elements and outputs used in all communications, including in emails, marketing, speeches, presentations, announcements, manuscripts, and publications to ensure consistency with the brand
- Manage the communications outlets: Website, LMS, Mailchimp, Social media, Main email account
- Set yearly, quarterly, and weekly goals and targets in meeting with the director, and coordinate with the communications team
- Manage the preparation, and submission of the unit’s budget, fund requests, and financial reporting
- Any additional assignments by the Director as relate to the role
Qualifications and Skill Sets
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
- A wordsmith with experience in creative writing
- Has experience with digital marketing and search engine optimization, as well as social media management, and digital marketing design tools like Canva or Photoshop
- Passionate about Africa and education development
- A wide reader with curating and basic research skills
- Confidence in leading self and others has evidence of teamwork skills and taking the initiative
- Ability to maintain strategic focus while managing multiple interests of stakeholders
- Good relationship management skills
HOW TO APPLY
CLOSING DATE: Ongoing