Media & Communication ManagerYouthHub

• The Media & Communication Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for strategic communication and project branding.

Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Develop and manage a cohesive media & communications strategy for the organization
• Supervise team members in developing and deploying all communications assets/products
• Serve as organizational editor-in-chief, proofread content for visibility of the organization and its projects.
• Take the lead on developing the communications component of proposals.
• Manage all media campaigns. 
• Lead all communications research and monitor the progress of various communications strategies on projects.
• Manage and track analytics and create reports detailing successes and recommendations for  communications campaigns
• Ensure quality control of all information released
• Prepare and manage the organization’s communication budget
• Manage and maintain a database of Community members, media organizations, partners, and all stakeholders, as well as cordial relationships with them.
• Manage and Project a positive image of the organization to the public.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mass Communication or other relevant fields of study (a Master’s Degree will be an added advantage)
• 3- 5 years of experience in communication management
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible to a changing work environment, and make decisions independently
• High level of computer literacy
• Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team.
• Experience in documentation, dissemination, public affairs, web services, or editorial work;
• Proven ability to organize and share information effectively;
• Demonstrated writing, editing, computer, and analytical skills;
• Ability to interact with established networks of senior-level international health professionals, donors, universities, and other partners;
• Experience managing complex, large-scale, donor-funded media & communication programs

Functional Skill Set:

• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize within a multi-tasking environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Strong supervision skills to ensure activities, schedules, standards, and progress are reviewed and monitored;
• Experience leading, mentoring, and motivating staff; a good understanding of performance and time management;
• Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making.