Head of Communications NGO Job LEEP

Head of Communications Job. Communication Jobs in Kenya

Responsibilities

Partnership Management

• Manage relationships with donors and other key partners
• Serve as LEEP’s external representative at events, meetings, and with stakeholders
• Where required, develop new partnerships and funding opportunities
• Coordinate closely with the Finance and Program teams to align messaging and reporting
• Design and prepare reports and communication materials as needed

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Marketing and Brand Management

• Oversee and uphold LEEP’s style guide, branding, and visual identity
• Refine and maintain consistent messaging and tone across all communications, review and edit written materials as and when required
• Manage the production and distribution of newsletters, blog posts, annual reports, social media and website content
• Communicate LEEP’s results and impact with transparency and rigour, ensuring messages are grounded in evidence, data, and scientific integrity
• Collaborate with the Operations and Program teams to support visibility and strategic goals
• Internal Communications, Resource Management, and Team Support
• Guide and train staff on effective communication practices
• Apply a cost-effective, resource-conscious approach to all external relations work
• Update and maintain systems for tracking stakeholder engagement
• Assess and implement tools such as CRM systems and project management software
• Develop communication risk management plans and serious incident protocols when necessary

What We’re Looking For

A successful applicant will possess or be the following:

• A passion for LEEP’s mission and a commitment to achieving meaningful, scalable impact.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience (e.g., communications, partnerships, or external relations), ideally in mission-driven or global development settings. We welcome candidates from nonprofit, public, or private sector backgrounds who have demonstrated success in crafting compelling messages, managing high-stakes relationships, and building systems that support strategic external engagement in complex environments.
• A desire to work in a small, fast-paced, and growing team
• Strong written English and attention to detail
• Ability to tailor messages to different audiences and channels
• A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setup
• Experience in low- and middle-income country contexts is a plus

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