The role
We are looking for an established Consultant (equivalent of an Account Manager / Senior Account Manager) to work from our Nairobi office on a number of our prestigious clients in Africa.
The Consultant may be required to carry out all or some of the following key tasks within the Nairobi office while working closely with the London office:
Account management
Manage the day-to-day work of your account teams, reporting to Senior Consultants, Partners and Directors
Establish professional relationships with colleagues and clients alike
Taking responsibility for full tactical implementation of client activity
Researching and sourcing information and shaping reports that have value for our clients
Providing advice on policy and media issues
Tracking issues in the media, relevant to our clients, and making proactive recommendations of activities
Sourcing and preparing detailed draft research briefs and media analysis reports
Preparing activity reports for clients;
Helping build integrated communications plans for our clients
Supporting in developing messaging, writing press releases, opinion articles, website copy, background material etc
Supporting in the definition of our strategic approach for clients
Helping coordinate and deliver media and social media engagement
Digital research; social media analysis; content planning; online influencer mapping and creative input.
Media
Developing strong media angles that resonate with the current conversation
Media sell-in based on client projects
Cultivating and nurturing relationships with journalists
New business
Play a key business development role, helping the senior team drive the growth of the practice
Team management
Support the management and development of the unit and line manage members of the team.
Person specification:
You must:
This role requires an individual with a strong background in communications, who thrives on managing complex issues and projects. You will be commercially driven and ambitious to help us to develop a talented team in a fast-growing consultancy
Industry experience is essential, ideally at a leading communications consultancy, an in-house role or working in media
Demonstrable expertise in managing and implementing insight-led communications campaigns
Experience managing accounts and bringing teams together to achieve their objectives, with excellent people skills
Strong business development expertise, with experience in writing proposals
Excellent problem-solving capabilities with a strong point of view on the industry.
A strong mix of media, digital and political/policy capabilities is required
Managing teams and clients, and developing a high-performance culture, leading by example
Knowledge of national, regional, and pan-African media, specifically having good relationships with health and development reporters.
Qualifications and skills:
You must:
Knowledge and enthusiasm for the media and international affairs is essential;
Experience of global development, working with the United Nations, Public Affairs, politics and campaigning is an advantage
Experience in journalism, blogging and social media is an advantage
Knowledge of other UN Languages such as French is welcome, but not necessary
Apply via :
portland.teamtailor.com
