The East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA) is a research, programmes implementation and management company working across multiple industries and agricultural value chains in Africa. We specialise in development implementation initiatives in partnership with public and private sector actors. This role is a senior position responsible for directing and executing the programme's communication efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements, and translating complex programme results into compelling, accessible content for various audiences. The Communications Lead will provide strategic leadership in communications planning, content development, branding, donor visibility, and internal/external stakeholder engagement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Communications Strategy and Planning
- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive programme communications strategy aligned with donor and organisational requirements.
- Ensure consistent messaging, branding, and positioning across all internal and external communication products.
- Align communications planning with programme milestones, learning agendas, and reporting cycles.
2. Content Development and Knowledge Translation
- Produce and oversee high-quality communication products including case studies, success stories, briefs, newsletters, and digital content.
- Translate technical programme results, data, and learning into accessible, audience-appropriate messaging.
- Work closely with the MEAL team to ensure evidence-based storytelling and accuracy.
3. Donor Visibility, Branding, and Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with donor visibility, branding, and acknowledgement guidelines across all communication outputs.
- Support donor reporting and reviews through visual documentation, human-interest stories, and communication annexes.
- Maintain accurate records of donor visibility and attribution compliance.
4. Media, Digital Platforms, and Stakeholder Engagement
- Manage relationships with media houses, communications consultants, and digital content partners.
- Oversee programme digital platforms including website updates and social media channels.
- Support communications for stakeholder forums, B2B events, exposure visits, and learning convenings.
5. Internal Communications and Coordination
- Strengthen internal communication across programme teams and partners.
- Support documentation and dissemination of programme knowledge, learning, and innovations.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Development Communication, or a related field from a recognized institution.
Professional Certification
- Certification in strategic communications, digital media, or development communications is an added advantage.
Required Experience
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive professional experience in communications roles.
- Demonstrated senior-level experience supporting donor-funded or development programmes.
- Proven experience leading communications strategy, donor visibility, and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in youth development, entrepreneurship, or private sector development programmes is an added advantage.
