Head of Communications & Social Media

Kick Start International is looking to hire a Head of Communications & Social Media to communicate our high-impact mission for a food-secure Africa to audiences in the US and worldwide.

Kick Start is a nonprofit social enterprise with a mission tomove millions of people in Sub-Saharan Africa out of poverty quickly, cost-effectively, and sustainably. We believe in the transformative power of innovation and entrepreneurship to improve lives at scale.

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and operating in 17 countries,Kick Start helps African farmers build lasting food and income security by developing and providing affordable irrigation solutions that enable year-round farming. Our irrigation pumps and training have helped over 1.5 million people break the cycle ofpoverty and build sustainable, climate-resilient livelihoods. Over
15 million people are nourished each day with food grown using

KickStart’s irrigation solutions.

As Kick Start’s Head of Communications & Social Media, you'llplay a pivotal role in shaping how the world perceives and engages with Kick Start. You'll lead our communications strategy, create compelling content, and ensure our mission resonates with audiences worldwide while expanding our reach to support Kick Start’s mission.

Specifically, your role will encompass:

• Strategic Communications: Develop and implement a storytelling strategy that amplifies our mission and highlights the impact of our work. Create and oversee content that captures the heart of Kick Start's mission—stories that inspire action and awareness among key audiences and stakeholders.
• Content Creation: Roll up your sleeves anddive into content creation. Whether crafting engaging newsletters,developing a visually stunning and informative Annual Report, or orchestrating dynamic video and photographic content from thefield, you'll translate complex ideas into powerful narratives.
  
  Your creativity and design expertise will convey the essence of ourimpact and the voices of the farmers we help empower.
• Digital Engagement: Develop and implement adata-driven digital ad strategy to enhance our reach and ensure our mission is highlighted across all platforms. Drive our digital presence by creating and posting content that captivates and engages diverse audiences.
• Fundraising Communication: Collaborate closely with our Fundraising team to ensure strategic communications are aligned with donor engagement goals. Create targeted appeals forkey donor groups that enhance relationships and drive long-term support.
• Media Relations: Build and nurture relationships with journalists, influencers, and media outlets tosecure coverage that showcases the powerful stories of our farmers and the positive changes they’re experiencing. Develop press materials and media releases.
• Collaborate and Learn: Work closely with ourteams in Sub-Saharan Africa to gather authentic stories and data.
  
  Embrace a learning mindset to understand the challenges and successes of our farmers, ensuring our communications are accurate and meaningful.

You are an experienced and natural communicator with a flair for creating compelling content and a desire to make a tangible difference. More specifically, you are:

• Experienced: You have 5+ years in communications, public relations, or a related field. Experience working in international nonprofits or social enterprises is aplus.
• A Creative Storyteller: You excel at creating narratives that resonate. Your writing and design skills aretop-notch, and you’re adept at using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms.
• Strategically Minded: You can develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies that drive engagement and awareness.
• Digitally Savvy: You’re well-versed in digital marketing and social media…