Communications Officer

Job Description

• The Communications Officer will serve as the lead communications officer in Nyeri Hill Farm and for the Green Hydrogen Project being established at the Archdiocese of Nyeri Hill Farm.
• The role is responsible for developing and executing the Hill Farm’s/project's communication strategy, managing relations with stakeholders, customers, and donors, coordinating media engagement, and enhancing the visibility, credibility, and public understanding of the Hill Farm's and project's objectives and progress.

Key Responsibilities

Communication Strategy & Content Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy
• Develop and disseminate communication materials
• Develop key messaging and branding guidelines to ensure consistent, accurate representation of the project across all platforms

Stakeholder, Customer, Donor & Media Engagement

• Manage stakeholder, customer and donor engagement
• Manage the Hill Farm and project's digital and social media presence
• Organize and coordinate stakeholder and donor engagement events

Documentation, Visibility & Internal Coordination

• Document and profile ongoing Hill Farm project’s milestones and activities
• Coordinate internal communication between the Hill Farm Management, project team, Finance Administrator and partners

Community Relations & Local Engagement

• Serve as the primary communications liaison between Hill Farm and surrounding local communities.
• Coordinate community sensitization and awareness sessions on the Green Hydrogen Project's activities, benefits and safeguards

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Media relations and content development;
• Digital and social media management;
• Event and stakeholder and donor management; and
• Strong report-writing and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication or a related field;
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in communications, public relations or media, preferably within development, infrastructure or energy-related projects.