The position
As a Communications Officer at Lightup Impact, you will implement our communication strategies—creating compelling content for various platforms, including social media, press releases, website, and newsletters; and coordinating the Lightup Impact website, events, and donor communications in support of Lightup Impact’s strategic goals.
Responsibilities and main tasks
Coordinate our website, event, and donor communications
Develop content for our social media, website, newsletters, and other communication channels
Update our website content on a regular basis
Manage customer relationships with donors, community members, partners, and other stakeholders via emails or distribution of digital communication assets (articles, reports, web features, newsletters).
Manage and regularly update our customer relationship management (CRM) system on Hubspot
Coordinate workshops on capacity building and skills development for grassroots organizations in East Africa
Coordinate and create content for the Lightup Impact blog (writing, editing, and soliciting articles) and event page
Coordinate and create a communications and marketing strategies for our annual conference
Coordinate the design and publishing of communications materials aimed at our donors, partners, and the general public (e.g. annual reports, policies, and impact reports)
Travel up to 5 days twice a year to lead workshops or document visits with non-governmental organizations in Kenya and Uganda
Your profile
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, International Development, Gender Studies, or related fields
At least 1-2 years of demonstrable experience in an editorial, journalism, or content creation and coordination role is highly desirable
Understanding of effective website communication practices
Ability to repurpose technical content to a broader audience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledgeable about the potential and value of storytelling in communications
Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and CRM software (e.g., Hubspot)
Excellent project- and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
Work confidently in a cross-functional role with a global team
Work well in conjunction with the ever-changing conditions of our young organization
Commit to and follow Lightup Impact’s vision and values: empathic leadership, collaboration over competition, courage and a can-do attitude, and passion for social impact
go to method of application »
Communications Officer: Please send us your CV, including up to three reference contacts, a cover letter, and any other supportive documents (e.g., a portfolio of your work) to: contactus@lightupimpact.com. Please use as subject in your email: Lightup Impact Job Application – Communications OfficerMonitoring & Evaluation Consultant: Please send us your CV, including up to three reference contacts, a cover letter, and any other supportive documents (e.g., M&E reports you authored, data collection tools, evaluation plans you have developed, case studies illustrating the impact of your M&E work) to: contactus@lightupimpact.com. Please use the following subject in your email: Lightup Impact Job Application – M&E ConsultantPlease send us your application by 1 April. Candidates will be notified about the outcome within 2 weeks of the application deadline.
Apply via :
contactus@lightupimpact.com
