Knowledge Manager at Conservation International
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic communications:
- Assist
with the development and execution of communication strategies that
amplify the programme’s impact.
- Prepare
and distribute press releases, respond to media inquiries, coordinate
interviews, and oversee any media coverage.
- Support
fundraising efforts through strategic communication, storytelling, and
engaging campaigns that inspire action and support.
- Build
relationships to foster effective two-way communication and collaboration
with key stakeholders, including government, local communities, partner
organisations, and donors.
- Create
and maintain a database of key H4H stakeholders.
- Support
the development of policy briefs and translate H4H findings into
strategies and high-level frameworks for engagements with policy makers.
Content Development and Storytelling:
- Produce
high-quality content, including web articles, press releases, blog posts,
social media updates, newsletters, and marketing materials such as
brochures, flyers, banners, and posters.
- Use
social media as a platform for brand promotion and engagement by creating
engaging content, monitoring discussions, and responding to comments.
- Oversee
social media outputs by various staff, interns, and consultants across
the regional programme.
- Manage
and execute a content calendar for social media, blog posts, and other
external communications, and clarify key messages and target audiences in
line with the communications strategy.
- Procure
the services of any designers, writers, etc., for the development of
materials as needed.
- Working
with Herding for Health partners, co-develop content and oversee the
management of the Herding for Health website.
- Feed
relevant scientific findings and key knowledge to help create
rangelands-related newsworthy pieces.
- Co-develop
strategic implementation materials incorporating key lessons learned from
implementation sites and disseminate updated materials in the consolidated
Herding for Health implementation toolkit.
- Ensure
material is created and available (short videos, factsheets, etc) to
communicate important toolkit components to different stakeholders
- Support
programmatic events and campaigns, such as the annual Herding for Health
Indaba, Conference of Party engagements, with campaign marketing,
communication, and development of materials.
- Develop
and disseminate an H4H impact report every two years to relevant
stakeholders, highlighting key H4H impact across the continent.
- Support
implementation teams with the development of key H4H messaging documents
for various stakeholders.
- Develop
a document and knowledge management system, ensuring compliance with
institutional policies.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
- Utilise
analytic tools to measure the impact of communication efforts, providing
data-driven insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Prepare
reports on communication metrics, e.g., conversions, reach, when required.
- Lead
the development of annual reports or impact reporting documents for the
programme.
- Collaborate
with the H4H Programme’s MEL Coordinator to maintain a well-organized
database based on field-collected data, ensuring it is easily accessible
and usable for communication materials.
Brand Stewardship:
- Uphold
and enhance brand identity through consistent messaging and branding in
all communications.
- Develop
supporting templates, presentations, case studies, and other relevant
materials (e.g., factsheets, videos, etc.) to support the communication
strategy and key scientific outputs.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist
with logistical support, as and when needed, especially for the H4H Indaba
and related events where H4H showcases their work and impact.
- Provide
communications support for workshops, meetings, and other special events
for both internal and external participants.
- Supporting
implementation teams with knowledge exchange and other related events.
- Collaboration
and liaison with partners tasked with knowledge management and capacity
building to ensure alignment of the H4H brand and design across the
materials, under different donors.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Typical
office environment.
- Ability
and willingness to travel on a regular basis to field sites within
southern, and east Africa, and when needed, other countries in Africa
where CI and PPF are supporting H4H implementation.
- Flexibility
to work extended hours to meet deadlines.
- A
remote location with reliable/ strong connectivity could be considered
within the above countries.
- This
position follows a hybrid work structure, working some days from the
office and some remotely. Guidance will be shared during the interview
process.
- This
role will be a fixed-term assignment, expected to begin in October 2025 to
December 2027.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s
degree or equivalent qualification in Communications, Marketing,
Environmental Management, or a related field.
- 4 to 6
years of related work experience in knowledge management, communications.
- Experience
in, or demonstrated knowledge of, the principles of rangelands management,
rangelands ecology, agriculture, rangelands economics, or other relevant
fields, is an advantage.
- Past
experience working in the development sector would be required.
- Experience
in hosting and facilitating knowledge-sharing events and platforms.
- Experience
in science communication required.
- Experience
with a variety of communications media and software is an advantage, e.g.,
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier Pro, InDesign, or similar.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent
writing and editing skills.
- Basic
administration, coordination, and project management skills are essential.
- Highly
familiar with etiquette, protocol, and employing cultural awareness and
sensitivity.
- Proven
team player.
- Self-driven
with strong leadership and performance management.
- Highly
organized and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a
dynamic environment.
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