Communications Manager
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Corporate Staffing is recruiting a Communications Manager for a wildlife conservancy client in Kenya. The role leads day-to-day communications operations, content, media relations, and social media across Laikipia, Isiolo, and Meru, reporting to the Head of Communications and Development. Applications close on 01/10/2026.
- Full-time management role with a wildlife conservancy client in Kenya
- Leads communications operations, content, media relations, and social media
- Reports to Head of Communications and Development (Kenya)
- Location covers Laikipia, Isiolo, and Meru
- Competitive gross salary offered
- Application deadline: 01/10/2026
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Original source description
Job Title: Communications Manager NGO Job
Date Posted: 17/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: Corporate Staffing
Industry: Communication
Salary: Competitive
Location: Laikipia, Isiolo & Meru
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Salary: Competitive,
Reports to: Head of Communications and Development (Kenya)
Direct Reports: Media Liaison & Public Relations Officer, Social Media & Web Communications Officer, Communications Assistant, Communications Interns)
Gross
Purpose of the Job
Our client is a Wildlife Conservancy organization looking to hire a Communications Manager responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, and delivery of the company’s communications function. The role supports the Head of Communications and Development (Kenya) by translating approved strategic priorities and communications plans into effective operational delivery across content, media relations, digital communications, social media, stakeholder communications and internal coordination.
The Communications Manager works closely with programme and departmental teams to coordinate communications activities, identify storytelling opportunities and ensure high-quality, timely and consistent execution across the company’s communications channels. The role also provides communications and operational support for donor, partner and VIP engagement, as directed by the Head of Communications and Development.
The role is responsible for implementing the approved communications strategy and plans while strengthening the company’s profile, reputation and stakeholder engagement. It ensures that communications activities consistently reflect the company’s values, approved messaging, positioning and visual identity, while providing communications support to fundraising, donor, partner and VIP engagement activities.
Duties &
Responsibilities
- Communications Operations and Team Leadership – 25%
- Support the implementation of the company’s approved communications strategy and annual communications plans.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the communications function, ensuring priorities are clearly defined and deliverables are completed on time and to a high standard.
- Maintain and implement the Communications Manual, protocols and editorial standards.
- Coordinate the communications calendar and workflow across the communications team and wider organisation.
- Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and mentorship to the communications team.
- Allocate work, manage workloads and monitor team deliverables.
- Foster collaboration, creativity and accountability within the team.
- Ensure communications activities are delivered in line with organisational priorities and approved communications plans.
- Support the adoption of new tools, platforms and processes that improve communications efficiency and effectiveness.
- Escalate significant communications opportunities, risks, emerging issues and operational challenges to the Head of Communications and Development.
- Communications, Content and Media Delivery – 25%
- Implement approved integrated communications plans across digital, media, and stakeholder channels.
- Coordinate and oversee the production of high-quality written, visual and multimedia content in line with approved communications priorities and brand standards.
- Manage the company’s social media function, ensuring delivery of the approved strategy and content calendar.
- Review social media messaging to ensure it is engaging, audience-appropriate and consistent with the company’s brand and approved messaging.
- Coordinate the production and distribution of organisational newsletters and other regular communications.
- Work with programme and departmental teams to identify stories and translate them into compelling communications content.
- Provide communications support for fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship activities led by the Development function.
- Maintain relationships with media and coordinate routine media engagement, while supporting strategic media engagement led by the Head of Communications and Development.
- Coordinate the development of press releases, media statements, media kits and related materials for review and approval by the Head of Communications and Development.
- Implement crisis communications activities under the direction of the Head of Communications and Development.
- Identify opportunities for positive media coverage and compelling storytelling in line with the approved communications strategy.
- Ensure consistent day-to-day application of the company’s brand standards.
- Use communications performance data and audience insights to improve operational delivery and effectiveness.
- Escalate significant or sensitive media matters to the Head of Communications and Development.
- Events and Campaign Communications Delivery – 20%
- Coordinate communications delivery for institutional events, fundraising campaigns and major organisational activities.
- Coordinate the production of communications materials required for events and campaigns.
- Manage content production requirements, including photography and videography, in coordination with the relevant team members.
- Provide communications support for conservation, fundraising and stakeholder events.
- Coordinate communications plans for major organisational activities and milestones, in line with approved priorities.
- Work across departments to maximise appropriate communications opportunities.
- Support the development and implementation of campaign storytelling and communications materials.
- Ensure event-related communications are delivered on time and in accordance with agreed messaging and brand standards.
- Donor, Partner and VIP Visit Communications Support – 15%
- Provide operational and communications support for donor, partner, government, media and VIP visits coordinated by the Head of Communications and Development.
- Prepare guest itineraries, briefing documents, welcome materials and other communications materials as required.
- Coordinate internal logistics and communications
- as assigned by the CEO from time to time.
- Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field
- Minimum of 6 years’
Requirements
- across relevant departments.
- Host and accompany guests as required, in coordination with the Head of Communications and Development and relevant departments.
- Coordinate photography and videography during visits, where appropriate.
- Support the effective communication and presentation of the company’s programmes and work to visitors and stakeholders.
- Coordinate the production of donor-facing communications and stewardship materials in accordance with approved donor engagement priorities.
- Capture and communicate follow-up actions arising from stakeholder engagements to the Head of Communications and Development and relevant teams.
- Escalate significant relationship-building opportunities, concerns, or feedback arising from visits to the Head of Communications and Development.
- Reporting and Performance Monitoring – 15%
- Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual departmental communications reports.
- Coordinate inputs for the company’s Annual Report under the direction of the Head of Communications and Development.
- Work with the M&E team to track progress against approved communications objectives.
- Monitor communications performance and provide operational insights to the Head of Communications and Development.
- Maintain accurate performance records of campaigns, media coverage, communications outputs and other relevant communications activities.
- Monitor delivery against agreed communications plans, timelines and priorities.
- Identify operational challenges and recommend improvements to communications processes and delivery.
- Provide relevant information and reports to support departmental planning and decision-making.
- Other Duties
- Perform any other
Experience
- in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field.
- At least 3 years’
- in a leadership or management role.
- leading communications initiatives across multiple channels, including digital and traditional media.
- managing or coordinating communications projects from planning through execution.
- working with internal and external stakeholders, including partners, donors, media, or senior leaders.
- supporting donor, partner or VIP engagement.
- working in conservation, non-profit, tourism, community development or a related sector is an added advantage.
- Core Competencies
- Communications planning and execution.
- Leadership, coaching and team management.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Storytelling and content development for diverse audiences.
- Media relations and public relations.
- Digital communications and social media management.
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
- Project management, planning and coordination.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining brand and editorial standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively within an approved strategy and translate strategic priorities into practical communications activities.
- Desirable Skills
- Graphic design and visual communications.
- Photography, videography or multimedia production.
- using creative production tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar platforms.
- Crisis communications planning and management.
- Brand management and stewardship.