Strategic Communications and Knowledge Management Manager, Kenya Full Time

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide strategic leadership for learning and knowledge exchange 
• Design and execute the Activity’s knowledge management and communications strategy 
• Create, manage, and share relevant knowledge assets that support Activity outcomes 

• Lead the collection, analysis, documentation, dissemination, and use of best practices and lessons learned 
• Ensure that programmatic learning and results are fully documented, shared, and used to drive adaptive management processes 
• Design and implement internal and external knowledge exchange and learning events to improve peer-to-peer learning, coordination between local food system actors, knowledge sharing and application 
• Communicate with and build relationships between county governments, community-based organizations, other regional projects, and the private sector to build capacity and facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing 
• Build relationships to take a proactive approach in identifying stories and messaging that communicate Activity results and learning to various stakeholders 

• Lead internal and external communications efforts, contributing to content development of Activity outreach materials 
• Identify strategic industry events and fora that provide a platform for the program to share successes and lessons; support the participating teams in preparing for these events 
• Build the capacity of and provide communications support to Activity staff 
• Manage the Activity’s photo and video library, coordinating editing as appropriate 
• Contribute to reporting and consultant/partner management related to knowledge management and communications 

• Review and edit reporting deliverables such as quarterly and annual reports to ensure communication of Activity impact, progress, results, and learning 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, development studies, or relevant field is required; a master’s degree is desired 
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing the communications or knowledge management component of a donor-funded project, USAID preferred 

• Experience communicating with and facilitating relationships between county governments, private sector actors, and community-based organizations, including capacity building and knowledge sharing 
• Proven ability to work proactively with teams to anticipate and identify learning and results occurring in the program; demonstrated experience to craft messaging around those and managing content on digital and social media platforms 
• Familiarity with applying the Collaborating, Learning and Adapting approach to management preferred 
• Excellent communication skills required, including demonstrated ability to write in a clear, concise manner 
• Knowledge of graphic design and photo/video editing software preferred 

• Fluency in English required 

Kenyan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs by August 3, 2023. The applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never request payment or charge a fee to apply for any position.