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• Manage, professionalize and systematize all
  aspects of AFRIpads’ communications; including but not limited to the
  company’s website, social media platforms, blog, newsletters, PR/media,
  social impact reports, marketing campaigns, and communication tools and
  materials
• Develop and implement a multi-faceted
  communications strategy for AFRIpads across various platforms that
  incorporates cutting-edge multi-media and social media products, services
  and platforms
• The incumbent will leverage communications to
  uphold and advance AFRIpads’ position as an industry leader in the
  menstrual hygiene management space; and to strengthen the company’s
  profile, branding and positioning across every level in order to drive
  further sales, business development and expansion
• Build and strengthen working relationships
  with members of the media and pursue continuously regional and
  international opportunities for brand/product exposure and media coverage,
  including but not limited to print and digital media, conferences, and
  special events
• Develop and oversee production of all
  internal and external communication materials (brochures, press releases,
  web copy, newsletters, presentations, training materials, employee
  communications, etc.)
• Develop measurement tools and KPIs to track
  and report progress and gauge success, and use these metrics to support
  and refine future communications content and actions
• Support the sales and marketing departments
  with all company/brand communications and materials to ensure the look,
  tone and feel remain consistent and effective
• Work closely with government, civil society organizations,
  private sector and other key stakeholders as the voice behind the AFRIpads
  brand to advance and represent the company’s social mission and objectives
• Work closely with the senior management team
  to accelerate the company’s mission and objectives to continuously grow
  the scope and scale of AFRIpads’ global impact

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
  degree from a credited university, preferably in communications,
  marketing, international relations, entrepreneurship, business or related
  fields
• At least two years of professional work
  experience in communications, marketing, public relations or a related
  field with demonstrated success
• Significant experience in developing and
  executing effective communications and marketing strategies, and producing
  communication materials for broad and diverse audiences (customers,
  investors, NGOs, government, stakeholders)
• Prior experience and demonstrated expertise
  managing websites, social media and digital content
• Strong creative skills with ability to
  translate ideas and concepts into unique, high-impact communication
  content, campaigns, activities, and events
• Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in Microsoft,
  Adobe Suite, and social media platforms
• Mastery of English with perfect command of
  the language, both written and oral, with excellent presentation skills
• Proven ability to interact professionally and
  with sensitivity amongst culturally diverse staff, customers, and
  stakeholders
• A leader who takes initiative and has ability
  to work independently and proactively, with excellent time management and
  project management skills
• Graphic design and web design skills are an
  added advantage
• Previous experience working in or with
  low-income countries
• Flexibility with shifting priorities and
  competing demands in a fast-paced, challenging work environment
• Show commitment to advancing AFRIpads’
  mission and objectives, and a passion for leveraging one’s communications
  expertise to advance women’s empowerment and social enterprise

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