Communications Specialist at Wyss Academy

Wyss Academy Our mission is to transform scientific knowledge into action. We co-design and implement concrete projects in a number of countries in South America, East Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central Europe. This global structure facilitates the replication of successes and learning. Our projects are showcased on the interactive map below. Navigate to...

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• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience5 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding&nbsp

• We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented team player with a passion for environmental  conservayion and improving the relayionship between nature and people. Our ideal candidate has excellent  communication and organizaonal skills, possesses a curious, open, and culturally sensitive personality, and  is comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment. 
• As the Communications Specialist, you will lead the internal and external communicaons efforts for the East  Africa Hub, working closely with the Director’s Office. As such, the role requires executive-level  administrative coordinaon to manage agendas, track key events, and engage with partners effectively.  Regular in-country travel is required. You will also closely collaborate with the Global Communications team  of the Wyss Academy. 

Responsibilities 

• Contribute to the co-design and implementaon of the Wyss Academy's communicaons strategy  and adapt it to the regional context. 
• Manage the EAF Hub’s annual acvity calendar. 
• Provide coordination, management and representaon support to the Hub Director, including  calendar management and responding to inquiries. 
• Monitor external events and milestones relevant to the Wyss Academy’s work, defining and  executing related communicaon acons. 
• Produce communications materials (texts, videos, photography) and conduct storytelling on specific  projects and activities for a diverse range of communications channels (digital & print). 
• Media relations; spokesperson for Hub EAF. 
• Support the creation, editing, and disseminaon of annual reports and other communicaon  materials. 

Qualifications 

• Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field. 
• 5+ years of work experience in digital media, content creation, storytelling, social media management, media relations, or similar. 
• 3+ years of experience providing executive support, including event planning, workshop  organization, and coordinating third-party vendors. 
• Proficiency in English and Swahili, both written and verbal

Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Wyss Academy on wyssacademy.abacuscity.ch to apply