Job Details
We are looking for a curious and inspirational associate who is keen to learn new skills and share them with others. Applicants will be judged on their willingness and ability to learn rather than their particular knowledge of strategic communications. We are committed to investing time and money to train the ideal candidate.
In this role you will:
Commit to a period of intensive training, shadowing a mentor and learning Well Made Strategy’s unique methodology:
Show a desire to learn new skills and identify gaps where further training is needed
Independently review/create strategies for at least six clients by close of first twelve months:
Independently provide strategic communications advice to clients that include academics, technical experts, ministry officials, business leaders and junior staff with varying levels of expertise
Call and interview clients, funders and donors at all levels of expertise and rank
Review client communications and provide inclusive remedial advice in a timely, logical and easy to execute manner
Support clients to develop realistic, implementable communications strategies that deliver measurable change
Lead strategy processes in excellent spoken English (and other languages if possible)
Write well-reasoned clear strategies and reports in excellent written English
Mentor at least six teams in the first year:
Lead teams of diverse clients (international and national, skilled and unskilled, private and public sector) to successful and timely strategy execution
Lead and present to meetings that include ministers and programme officers, junior staff and CEOs
Identify client capacity strengths and gaps and design strategies to address them
Mentor clients in strategic communications design
Design and provide tailored communications training modules for clients
Bring in two new clients within the first year and contribute to bringing in four more:
Strategically manage contacts and team communications to optimise all abilities, maximise work effectiveness and appeal to new clients
Seek out clients in both public and private sectors who share Well Made Strategy’s social justice ethos
Self-sign clients and use existing networks to seek new business
Work with team to write proposals and react to sales leads
Use social media and the full digital spectrum – from blog posts to podcasts – to seek work and market to clients
Improve Well Made Strategy’s and your own offering to clients:
Engage in regular personal evaluation and improvement
Communicate transparently with team for maximum self and team improvement
Identify opportunities to productise and help to productise Well Made Strategy’s offering
Identify areas of improvement for self and team
Engage in additional training (self) where gaps and opportunities have been identified
Desired Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
Excellent verbal (English) communication skills
Exceptional written (English) communication skills
Fluent Kiswahili
Experience of living, working or studying abroad
A minimum of five years’ experience of independently working in a dynamic environment
Digitally proficient in a variety of programmes and suites
Experience in the private sector
Experience working with development practitioners and government
Experience of juggling responsibilities and an understanding of logistical requirements
Experience working with technical experts or academic researchers
A commitment to deliver quality work on deadline
Desire to work independently and to travel broadly
Exemplary project management skills with a proven track-record of successful delivery
Natural leadership skills with the ability to guide, mentor, educate and support
A good team player and a problem solver with the ability to recognize and mitigate internal conflicts and manage relationships with external partners and clients
Innovative thinker with strong analytical skills, curiosity and an interest in expanding his/her knowledge in the areas relevant for Well Made Strategy’s success
