Assistant Communication Officer – Social Media at National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible for supporting content creation and posting on the Council’s digital communications platforms and driving traffic and engagement with audiences.

 Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of digital communications engagement strategy for the Council;
• Engage users on the Council’s platforms in a manner that projects the Council’s identity and heritage, ensuring timely responses to queries;
• Develop, edit, publish and share engaging and informative content for digital communication platforms daily;
• Monitor web traffic metrics and ensure SEO optimization;
• Research and generate content for the Council website and social media platforms;
• Administrate the Council social media platforms;
• Support the management of the Council’s image and video repositories;
• Maintain an accurate and up to date database of social media audiences and posts;
• Monitor best practices and emerging trends in social media and make recommendations for adjustment of the Council’s social media strategy as necessary.

Key Qualifications / Skills / Competencies / Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field;
• Minimum of (1) one-year demonstrable experience in managing social media handles with documented growth;
• Excellent IT skills, with proficiency working with design and photo-editing software;
• Excellent demonstrable Videography and video editing skills;
• Demonstrable experience in handling social media platforms;
• Excellent communication skills.