Communication Manager
Global-Kigali
Kepler is a leading education-to-employment organization that is building a transformative model of higher education-to-employment for young people across Africa. Through a rigorous curriculum of in-person, online and on-the-job learning, Kepler students graduate with the relevant skills and the right attitude to meet the needs of the changing region and global economy. For our degree programs, we partner with Southern New Hampshire University – a global leader in competency based higher education – which allows our students to attain affordable, internationally recognized degrees while studying at Kepler. In 2022, we started offering bachelor’s degrees as a locally accredited university in Rwanda, Kepler College. We continue to build partnerships for degrees and skilling to prepare Africa’s youth for the skills and competencies of today and tomorrow’s jobs and opportunities.
Since 2013, our 80+ staff has served nearly 1,000 students to date across two campuses in Rwanda – our flagship campus in Kigali, as well as a second campus in the Kiziba refugee camp in Western Rwanda, where we serve refugee learners. Over 90% of our graduates are employed by six months after their graduation.
Kepler also served 3000+ learners through our bridging and upskilling programs in Rwanda and Ethiopia, and we plan to expand operations in several countries in Africa starting 2023. Core to mission is offering pathways to self-reliance for vulnerable and refugee learners.
About the Position
We are looking for a dynamic Communications Manager to design and implement Kepler’s communications strategy. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Communications Manager will work to align communications collateral with the Kepler impact and aspirations.
An ideal candidate has worked in multi-country NGOs or higher learning institutions and has at least three years experience in communications management.
Job Responsibilities
- With the Chief of Staff and Director of External Relations of Kepler College, develop and implement the annual communications plan including internal communications
- Develop and implement the content strategy for Kepler platforms
- Oversee day-to-day management of Kepler and Kepler College platforms and campaigns and ensure consistency
- Manage and schedule the content bank and calendar
- Manage social media strategy, maintenance and reporting
- Oversee brand guidelines for all online platforms
- Manage video storyboarding, reviewing and editing as well as vendors related to this
- Plan and execute all digital marketing, including SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and display advertising campaigns
- Measure and report performance of Kepler platforms and campaigns, and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs)
- Manage all media requests and lists, and prepare all media briefs
- Implement strategies to build Kepler’s online community
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support their respective missions, ensuring consistency in branding and voice and cultivating
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or related; Experience in lieu of degree can be considered
- A minimum of three years of demonstrable professional experience in communications management
- Excellent writing skills in English; French is an asset
- Proficient using multi-social posting programs such as Hootsuite
- Proficient using website analytics
- Proficiency with Adobe Suite is an asset
- Experience in the education sector or non-profit organization is an asset
- Experience managing staff, interns, and volunteers
- Ability to take initiative, work well under pressure, and carry out work independently
- Team player and proven self-starter, able to work under minimal supervision
- Cross-cultural communication skills
Position is based in Kigali, Rwanda but can be remote if in East Africa
Reports to: Chief of Staff
Deadline to submit the application is 30th December 2022
Kepler values diversity as the paramount aspect of growth and provides equal opportunities. Therefore, it does not discriminate against employees based on gender, race, religion, physical abilities, social status, beliefs, and cultural values.
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