Director of Partnerships & Communications AG at Kimberly Ryan

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, build and retain financial and strategic (in-kind contributions, technical assistance etc) relationships with donors and key targeted partners.
• Develop an advocacy strategy which should include the development and dissemination of evidence-based advocacy tools and research papers and policy briefs aimed at raising awareness of the importance of the public sector and health sector improvement.
• Create and implement communication plans and campaigns for brand building, media relations, special events, fundraising, volunteer mobilization, crisis communications and increase public engagement through promotion of the Foundation’s activities/events.
• Develop and implement an integrated communications plan that will raise the profile and credibility of the Foundation and strengthen the Foundation’s brand identity across key stakeholder audiences.
• Recruit and manage a Communications and Advocacy team, to support the development and execution of the Communications and Advocacy strategies; promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Proactive in planning, managing risks, identifying and addressing wider opportunities and threats, and using data to inform decisions and improve.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a post-graduate degree in Management Science, Public Relations, Communication, Public Policy, International Relations, Development Studies, Nonprofit Management or other related fields.
• Additional certification in areas such as strategic communication, fundraising, advocacy or nonprofit leadership is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 – 15 years relevant professional experience.
• Strategic Planning and Communication
• Leadership and Team Management
• Project and Crisis Management
• Advocacy and Policy Communication
• Media and Stakeholder Relations
• Fundraising and Development