Senior Communications Specialist at Credo Advisory

Credo is looking to hire a Senior Communications Specialist to support the development, implementation and monitoring of communication strategies. The Senior Communications Specialist will work closely with the Chief Executive and Communications Manager to manage client projects and day-to-day company activities.

 Responsibilities:

The Senior Communications Specialist will:

• Assist with the development of Credo-related literature, deliverables and other materials to promote Credo communications objectives.
• Support dissemination of Credo and project external communications by producing and disseminating an extensive range of materials (e.g. reports, emails, meeting minutes, newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, etc.).
• Assist with Credo business development activities, such as proposals, whitepapers, conferences, and thought leadership materials.
• Support Credo engagement and outreach activities for client services, interacting with senior-level government and donor partners to build and strengthen relationships on behalf of the company.
• Develop and execute strategic communications plans for client projects.
• Provide support to the Chief Executive on all administrative and managerial activities.
• Assist in planning and organizing high quality/high profile press and client related events.
• Conduct industry focused media monitoring in addition to relevant issues and news coverage.
• Manage external and strategic communications with project partners and stakeholders.
• Design and lead a strategic communications plan for project implementation.
• Produce regular (quarterly and annual) reports for the stakeholders above, including information gathering, analysis, and writing, ensuring reports adhere to branding guidelines, as needed.
• Produce additional communication materials based on project requirements and needs, including newsletters, fact sheets, presentations, booklets, etc.
• Craft external media talking points and messaging for the project, adapting for different audiences.
• Assist in synthesising, formatting, and branding communication materials and other promotional and technical materials, such as signs, presentations, and reports.
• Manage project social media accounts, including regular content creation and posting in line with stated marking and branding guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or related field.
• At least six years of relevant experience in communications or journalism, including designing communications strategies, creating communications materials, and producing analytical reports.
• Demonstrated collaboration with public and private sector partners and stakeholders, including donors and government officials.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality project reports required.
• Fluency in English is required, knowledge of other languages is strongly desired.
• Expert in Microsoft Office required; knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop preferred.