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Communications Specialist Job at Impact and Innovations Development Centre (IIDC)
Impact and Innovations Development Centre (IIDC)
Job Description
We are looking for a Communications Specialist who is both a strong implementer and a strategist. This is a mid-level position ideal for a candidate with a minimum of 5 years of experience in communications but with growth potential. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling day-to-day communications tasks while also supporting higher-level strategic communication initiatives.
Type: Part time/on call.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Supporting the planning of IIDC’s internal and external communications activities and resources.
- Works closely with technical program team and management to design information packages relevant to different audiences (public awareness, civic campaigns, media relations channels, community engagement and digital and online channels).
- Develops and disseminates information material about IIDC work externally including newsletters, public notices, press releases,
- Develop and implement IIDC brand guidelines internally and externally during presentations of information in all communication channels including website, print material and social media.
- Update with information and manage IIDC’s website and social media accounts regularly.
- Acts as the media liaison including coordinating media response messages, fact sheets, briefing notes, background notes, editorials, speeches and talking notes, directing inquiries to the appropriate organisation staff and organizing interviews.
- Coordinate a positive relationship with media, key stakeholders, elected official and community groups by responding promptly and positively to requests and implementing public engagement strategies.
- Works with departments in developing key messages and identifying opportunities for proactive media coverage for IIDC programs,
- Support IIDC programs in organising special events for visibility and promotion of the work of IIDC and its results.
- Project Management: Coordinating communication projects, ensuring timely completion, and managing resources.
- Specific tasks
- Content Creation: Developing and creating content for various communication channels, including websites, social media, newsletters, brochures, and presentations.
- Draft and edit newsletters, press releases, blog posts, reports, and donor updates.
- Develop engaging content for social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook).
- Lead the content development and organising IIDC annual reports.
- Media Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with media outlets, responding to inquiries, and managing media coverage.
- Develop and grow a media contact database.
- Draft media pitches and assist in coordinating interviews and media appearances.
- Monitor media coverage and compile press clippings.
- Assist program teams in developing communications materials (fact sheets, flyers, slide decks presentation flow).
- Support the coordination of events, webinars, and speaking engagements.
- Ensure consistent application of brand and messaging guidelines across all platforms.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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Deadline: 14th April 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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