Project Communications Specialist

Project Communications & Stakeholder Engagement 
Develop and execute communication plans for Axum’s client projects, ensuring  messaging is clear, strategic, and aligned with project objectives.
Serve as a liaison between project teams and the communications function, ensuring  project insights and outcomes are well-documented and effectively communicated.
Support stakeholder engagement by crafting key messages, reports, and briefing  materials tailored for funders, government partners, and other key audiences.
Assist in client-facing communication efforts, such as presentation decks, proposal  materials, and project reports.
Coordinate project-specific knowledge-sharing initiatives, such as webinars, learning  sessions, or community updates.
Content Strategy & Storytelling
Source impactful stories from Axum’s project teams to document and showcase Axum’s  expertise, mission, and impact.
Collaborate with external communications to repackage these stories for publications,  digital content, and external campaigns.
Support thought leadership initiatives by helping senior leaders develop podcasts, insights, blogs, and key messaging materials.
Assist with the coordination and creation of newsletters for both internal and external  audiences.
Coordination & Execution
Ensure seamless execution of communication activities across multiple projects by  coordinating with project leads, clients, and Axum’s communications team.
Manage timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation for project-specific  communication outputs.
Support branding consistency across internal and external project communications.
Assist with communication tools and templates, including PowerPoint decks, proposal  templates, and internal branding materials.

What We are Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a  related field.
3+ years of experience in project communications, content development, or corporate  communications, preferably in the social impact, development, or consulting sectors.
Strong ability to develop and execute communication plans in a project-based  environment.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling  narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
Ability to liaise with project teams and senior management, ensuring communication  priorities are met.
Strong project management and coordination skills.
Proficiency in content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Microsoft Office Suite) and general  social media management & analytics knowledge

Send your resume and cover letter to nairobi@axum.earth.
 

Apply via :

nairobi@axum.eart