Summary

Communication Coordinator will play a pivotal role within an organization by overseeing its internal and external communications strategies. This critical position requires a blend of strategic thinking and impeccable execution skills to ensure that the company's messaging is coherent, engaging, and aligns with its overall objectives. The Communication Coordinator functions as a linchpin, connecting various departments and ensuring that information flow is seamless and effective. This role often sits at the intersection of marketing, public relations, and corporate communications, thereby necessitating a comprehensive understanding of each area to effectively coordinate and unify the organization's communication efforts.

Responsibilities

• To manage all communications internally and externally.
• Write content for both print and Web including the company website, blog, brochures, and newsletter.
• Plan and implement a communications strategy.
• Monitor the company’s social media and online presence.
• Organize and direct promotional events.
• Recommend techniques to improve the company’s public image.
• Make sure that all promotional and marketing materials meet the company’s brand identity strategy.
• Identify and resolve any issues with promotional content in a timely and professional manner.
• Serve as point of contact for media and public questions.
• Assess and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies.
• Coordinate meetings, press conferences, and presentations.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience working in a marketing/ communications / Public Relations position.
• Possess a solid understanding of effective marketing/communication techniques.
• Must have excellent writing and editing skills.
• Very good skills working with different social media network platforms.
• Needs to know how to work in the social media networks
• Fluent in both English and Swahili.

Characteristics

• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Needs to have great communication skills.
• Be very attentive to the detail and know how to keep confidential information before any communication release.