Campaigns and Engagement Manager – Africa

We are looking for a Campaigns and Engagement Manager – Africawho will lead the development and execution of multiple concurrent campaigns and engagement strategies across different direct response channels to deliver high visibility and impact for WWF among key stakeholders in Africa. The responsibilities include driving the efficiency and effectiveness of all direct marketing campaigns; managing campaigns’ impact and maximizing stakeholder engagements through robust lifecycle and project management. The role will report to the Director, Communications, Marketing & Fundraising – Africa.
Location: 
WWF office in Nairobi, Kenya with travel to other WWF offices in Africa and the Network as required.

 

Main responsibilities:

• Primary manager for all key engagements including media relations, stakeholder targeted campaigns, donor and fund raising initiatives and the WWF Africa ‘deliver as one’ initiative
• Prioritize and deliver stakeholder channel development to improve existing platforms and embed innovative solutions to increase communications and marketing effectiveness
• Build relationships with key journalists and media outlets across the Africa region and maximize on positive and influential media coverage in international and Pan-African media – this includes support to coverage by regional media in East, West, Central and Southern Africa
• Participate in the development of the campaign structure to support regional fundraising efforts
• Manage WWF Africa engagements by analyzing, organizing and executing key quarterly events across country offices and at the Regional Office for Africa
• Develop and execute yearly work plans for assigned campaign responsibilities; Establishing performance measures, monitoring results and producing evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of ROA objectives and execution work plans

Required Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification from an accredited institution in the field of Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism. An advanced degree in Business Administration would be an advantage
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role, understanding the challenges to delivering campaigns; and internal communications preferably in a large, customer-facing organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good project management and planning skills

 
Ability to speak French will be an added advantage
 
Required Skills and Competencies

• Track record of breaking down silos between business and support functions and working across an entire organization
• Flexibility and change orientation with ability to balance competing priorities
• Understanding of the wider strategic context, both internally and externally
• Able to demonstrate a range of communication and influencing styles to suit a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrates leadership in suggesting ideas and persuading others to follow
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage a number of conflicting and frequently changing priorities
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written

• Flexibility and adaptability to rapid environmental changes, problem analysis and resolution
• Self-confident and well rounded, with the capacity to understand multiple perspectives and cultural diversity and deal with those differences diplomatically. Energetic, enthusiastic and likeable

How to apply?

Email a cover letter and CV to Manager, People & Organisation Development; Email: careers@wwfafrica.org
Deadline for applications: 31^st January 2015
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WWF is an equal opportunity Employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce