Deputy Communications Manager – AIM at BRAC

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Branding

Implement communications strategy and ensure consistent messaging

Share programme learnings, stories, and communications products

Align global, regional, and country priorities

Monitor and adjust communications plans

Operations & Leadership

Manage daily workflows and communications plans

Coordinate campaigns, events, and content production

Liaise across teams and act as focal point when needed

Track deliverables, manage vendors, and mitigate risks

Content & Storytelling

Develop high-quality impact stories and multimedia content

Lead production (writing, editing, filming, design)

Manage media assets and ensure ethical, on-brand outputs

PR & Thought Leadership

Support media relations and visibility strategies

Draft press materials and prepare leadership for engagements

Campaigns & Digital

Execute campaigns and manage digital platforms

Use analytics to improve performance

Advocacy & Partnerships

Develop advocacy materials and support stakeholder engagement

Ensure partner compliance and visibility requirements

Internal Communications

Strengthen internal processes and team capacity

Promote knowledge sharing and consistent branding

Safeguarding

Apply safeguarding and ethical storytelling standards

Qualifications & Skills

Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field

Strong writing, storytelling, and organisational skills

Experience with multimedia, design tools, and digital campaigns

Ability to manage priorities independently and under pressure

Fluency in English and Kiswahili; willingness to travel

Experience

5+ years in communications (preferably international development)

Experience managing projects, content, media relations, and vendors

Background in strategic communications support or deputy roles preferred

Eligibility

Must be legally eligible to work in Kenya