Communications Specialist

The Communications Specialist will lead the development and execution of a strategic communications plan for the East Africa Land Border Programme, focusing on increasing visibility within the entrepreneurship and youth employment ecosystem. Key responsibilities include creating messaging, talking points, editorial pieces, and internal/external storytelling; managing video production and online presence; conceptualizing and preparing thought leadership events; and collaborating with regional and global communications teams to disseminate content. The role involves traveling to field sites to gather impact stories, photo, and video content, curating a library of stories, byline articles, and press releases, and managing social media platforms. Additionally, the Specialist will support the Monitoring and Evaluation team in documenting findings and contribute to donor reporting. The position requires active integration of safeguarding principles and adherence to Mercy Corps' values and policies.

Recognized qualification in Communications or a relevant field (Masters preferred); minimum of 3-4 years of progressive experience in communications or public relations, preferably with a focus on entrepreneurship and youth employment; demonstrated experience in communication and storytelling; excellent copywriting and editing skills with a portfolio of quality written products (blogs, articles, op-eds, press releases); proven experience in developing and executing communications plans; experience in web design and content production (video and still photography) is a plus; strong interpersonal skills with an ability to connect with diverse stakeholders; excellent track record in copywriting and editing; strong interest in start-ups, entrepreneurship, and youth employment.