Communications Officer at Fresh Life

About the Role

As a Communications Officer at Fresh Life, you will  play a vital role in shaping and sharing our message with diverse stakeholders. Your role involves creating compelling content, managing our digital presence, and effectively communicating our achievements and initiatives. We seek a strategic thinker with excellent writing skills, great presentation skills, digital storytelling abilities, and the capacity to influence decision-making processes. You will manage media relations, craft engaging campaigns, and develop impactful content. Your work will enhance the visibility and impact of Fresh Life’s mission to provide sustainable sanitation solutions and improve urban waste management. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies
• Create and manage content for digital and social media platforms
• Write and distribute press releases, newsletters, and other communication materials
• Engage with media to promote Fresh Life’s initiatives and enhance visibility
• Plan and execute events, including media management
• Develop and review graphic content in collaboration with the design team
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication channels
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously with versatility and efficiency
• Manage campaign strategies from inception to implementation
• Facilitate internal and external presentations and communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field
• 3-4 years of experience in corporate communications in a related industry; Not-for profit is desired but not a deal breaker
• Prior experience in curating, storyboarding, pitching, implementing, and monitoring communication channels
• Proven ability in content creation for digital and social media platforms
• Demonstrated expertise in campaign management from strategy to execution
• Proficiency in media liaison and engagement to enhance visibility
• Experience in creating and managing collateral materials, including working with graphic designers
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• Capability to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and channels
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team
• Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in event planning and execution, including media management
• Digital communication skills are an added advantage