The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative is a global not-for-profit, public-private partnership working to accelerate the development of vaccines to prevent HIV infection and AIDS.

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Manager, Communications

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

5 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Media / Advertising / Branding

Key Responsibilities:

External Communications

Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that promotes IAVI Africa’s initiatives, achievements, and capabilities across the continent and positions it as a thought leader in regional R&D for vaccine and antibody product development.

Collaborate with IAVI Africa leadership and internal teams to periodically evaluate and refine strategies for enhanced visibility and global positioning.

Lead media engagement and manage branding activities in Africa to showcase the impacts of IAVI’s research and development activities, emphasizing ongoing studies and scientific breakthroughs.

In consultations with the study teams, support ongoing studies communication and dissemination needs.

Contribute to IAVI Global Communications efforts to elevate the profile and visibility of IAVI’s brand, impact, and mission through external communications.

Internal Communications

Collaborate with the Africa Leadership Team to ensure consistent messaging across the organization and strengthen branding.

Implement initiatives to strengthen internal branding and align staff with IAVI Africa’s vision and promote an inclusive and well-informed workplace culture.

Science Communications

Develop clear, engaging content for diverse audiences, including policymakers and donors, from complex scientific research and data.

Connect IAVI’s scientific efforts to wider global health issues, highlighting IAVI’s expertise, capability and contributions.

Create communication materials to enhance visibility of IAVI’s work in Africa and support initiatives for community understanding and participation in research and clinical trials.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, strategic communications, public relations or equivalent is required.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in communications, marketing, or public relations is required.

Experience in development, research, or global health setting is highly preferred.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that promotes IAVI Africa’s initiatives, achievements, and capabilities across the continent and positions it as a thought leader in regional R&D for vaccine and antibody product development.
• Collaborate with IAVI Africa leadership and internal teams to periodically evaluate and refine strategies for enhanced visibility and global positioning.
• Lead media engagement and manage branding activities in Africa to showcase the impacts of IAVI’s research and development activities, emphasizing ongoing studies and scientific breakthroughs.
• In consultations with the study teams, support ongoing studies communication and dissemination needs.
• Contribute to IAVI Global Communications efforts to elevate the profile and visibility of IAVI’s brand, impact, and mission through external communications.
• Collaborate with the Africa Leadership Team to ensure consistent messaging across the organization and strengthen branding.
• Implement initiatives to strengthen internal branding and align staff with IAVI Africa’s vision and promote an inclusive and well-informed workplace culture.
• Develop clear, engaging content for diverse audiences, including policymakers and donors, from complex scientific research and data.
• Connect IAVI’s scientific efforts to wider global health issues, highlighting IAVI’s expertise, capability and contributions.
• Create communication materials to enhance visibility of IAVI’s work in Africa and support initiatives for community understanding and participation in research and clinical trials.

• Communications strategy development and implementation
• Media engagement and management
• Branding activities
• Content development for diverse audiences
• Internal communications
• Science communication
• Public relations
• Marketing

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, strategic communications, public relations or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in communications, marketing, or public relations is required.
• Experience in development, research, or global health setting is highly preferred.