Oversee and execute a comprehensive range of duties and responsibilities, ensuring adherence to established protocols and organizational objectives. Facilitate the planning, coordination, and implementation of key initiatives while maintaining alignment with departmental goals and regulatory standards. Serve as a pivotal contributor to team collaboration, fostering an environment of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Monitor progress through regular assessments, providing data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and optimize operational performance. Uphold compliance with industry best practices and company policies, mitigating risks and enhancing productivity through proactive problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.
Provides strategic direction and oversees stakeholder relations to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and foster productive partnerships across key groups.
Vital Strategies will be represented, with responsibility for coordinating food policy communication projects on the ground across Africa, focusing specifically on Kenya and Uganda.
Conduct evaluations of the political viability within target countries and pinpoint key stakeholders, collaborators, and local grantees to spearhead communication initiatives.
Ensure alignment of communication plans with the overall advocacy agenda and public health priorities in countries and the region.
Monitor global political developments and their implications for food policy and public health initiatives.
Campaign Development & Execution involves strategically designing, launching, and overseeing marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversion. This role requires expertise in market research, audience segmentation, and data-driven decision-making to identify growth opportunities. Responsibilities include crafting compelling messaging, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and analyzing campaign performance to optimize ROI. Proficiency in digital marketing tools, analytics platforms, and project management methodologies is essential, along with strong communication and leadership skills to align stakeholders and execute seamless campaigns.
Offer expert counsel on the strategic formulation, implementation, and assessment of mass media, digital media, and public relations initiatives.
Develop and implement integrated communication strategies that ensure accountability within industry sectors, covering up to three African countries.
Work with staff, partners, and agencies to develop messages, guide production, plan media, and evaluate campaigns.
Oversee the administration and strategic allocation of grants and budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational objectives. Monitor expenditures, track funding sources, and maintain accurate financial records to support decision-making and compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and manage budgets, optimize resource utilization, and report on financial performance. Analyze budget variances, propose adjustments as needed, and provide insights to enhance financial planning and accountability across departments.
Oversee the administration and oversight of all sub-grants within food policy programs across the African continent.
Work collaboratively with the leadership team, senior grants’ manager, and country-level communications managers to advance grant-related initiatives.
Deliverables, budgets, and reporting must consistently be in compliance with established agreements and deadlines.
Oversee and facilitate seamless teamwork and cross-functional coordination, ensuring efficient communication and alignment of objectives across all project phases. Foster a collaborative environment that promotes knowledge sharing, mutual support, and collective problem-solving to enhance team performance and project outcomes.
Facilitate timely information exchange by coordinating communication managers across Africa, ensuring seamless communication between leadership, country teams, and external partners.
Partner with the internal public relations team to develop a range of communications materials, including press releases, newsletter content, and informational fact sheets.
We are seeking a dynamic professional to oversee our Public Relations and Event Management initiatives, ensuring a seamless blend of strategic communication and meticulously planned events. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills to cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, stakeholders, and industry influencers, while also demonstrating exceptional organizational prowess to coordinate high-impact events. Responsibilities include developing and executing PR campaigns, managing media relations, and overseeing all logistical aspects of corporate events—from concept to execution. Proficiency in digital communication tools, crisis management, and a keen eye for brand positioning are essential. A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field, along with 3+ years of relevant experience, is required.
Monitor developments across the new landscape and identify emerging trends to propose compelling story angles, facilitate high-profile interviews, and secure strategic statements from prominent spokespeople.
Oversee and engage in various events such as workshops, training programs, conferences, campaign launches, and press briefings, ensuring their successful planning and execution.
Seeking a candidate with a minimum of five years of direct experience in a related field, preferably within a managerial capacity. The ideal applicant should hold a relevant degree or certification pertinent to the industry, demonstrating a strong foundation of knowledge. Essential skills include exceptional organizational abilities, adept communication, and the capacity to lead cross-functional teams effectively. Proficiency in industry-specific software and tools, along with a track record of delivering measurable results, is highly desirable. Familiarity with applicable regulations and compliance standards is also required to ensure adherence to legal and operational guidelines.
Applicants must hold a relevant academic qualification, including but not limited to a bachelor’s or advanced degree in the specified field. Formal education must be from a recognized institution, with additional certifications or specialized training serving as beneficial qualifications.
Holding a master’s degree is required for this position.
Proficient in a wide range of technical and interpersonal competencies, the ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and attention to detail. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and convey complex ideas clearly. Proficiency in industry-standard tools and software, along with the ability to adapt to evolving technologies, is required. Additionally, the role demands a proactive mindset, organizational skills, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
Exceptionally adept at overseeing and coordinating projects from inception to completion, ensuring efficient resource allocation, adherence to timelines, and alignment with strategic objectives. Demonstrates a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mitigate risks, and maintain clear communication channels to achieve project milestones and deliverables consistently.
Professionals should demonstrate proficiency in strategic communication, public relations, policy advocacy, and media campaigns, with a particular emphasis on digital media strategies.
Proven capability in generating innovative concepts to effectively convey the organization’s mission and initiatives is required.
Strategic thinking and exceptional judgment are essential for this role, enabling data-driven decisions and long-term planning.
Results-driven professional capable of thriving both in autonomous settings and collaborative, cross-functional environments, demonstrating adaptability and strong initiative.
Proven skill in cultivating a cohesive team dynamic that values diverse viewpoints and innovative thinking is essential.
Demonstrated skill in fostering clear and productive communication, along with seamless collaboration, across various time zones and digital platforms.
Demonstrates exceptional capacity to manage numerous intricate tasks and responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining efficiency under tight deadline constraints.
Accomplished in efficiently allocating resources, setting clear work priorities, and consistently meeting deadlines as well as critical milestones with precision and reliability.
Experience:
Required –
With a minimum of a decade of professional experience, this role requires at least five years of specialized expertise in fields such as advertising, digital marketing, strategic communications, public relations, or public health.
A proven ability to develop and implement strategic thinking, lead cross-functional teams, collaborate effectively in multicultural environments, and work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in grants management and negotiation, financial oversight, and adherence to regulatory requirements is essential.
Proficient in leveraging advanced capabilities of the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with a strong command of complex functions and features.
Proven ability to cultivate, maintain, and oversee strong, mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, and collaborations.
Preferred –
Proven ability to translate intricate ideas into clear, accessible language for diverse, non-technical stakeholders. Skilled at distilling technical details into engaging narratives or presentations tailored to varying levels of expertise. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication to bridge gaps between technical teams and end users, clients, or leadership.
Experience in communication and government relations
Proficiency in areas related to public health initiatives and advocacy efforts is required, ensuring an understanding of key principles and strategies in these fields.
Experience working with NGOs and public interest groups on public policy initiatives
Professional experience includes international work engagements and cross-cultural environments.
Proficiency in collaborating with donors, multilateral institutions, foundations, and technical assistance entities is required.
Proficient communication skills in both written and verbal English are essential, with fluency as a key criterion. Additional proficiency in other specified languages will be considered advantageous.
Fluent mastery of both written and spoken English is essential for effective communication in all professional interactions and collaborative settings.
The role demands the capacity to perform in various environments and meet specific physical demands. It requires the ability to operate effectively under different conditions and fulfill essential physical tasks as outlined in the position’s requirements.
International travel may be required, constituting up to 20% of the position’s responsibilities.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
10 years
