Akilah Institute Campus Communications Manager Job Vacancy

Organisation Description:

Are
you ready to revolutionize education across sub-Saharan Africa? Join us! We are
pioneers in developing innovative educational products for the African market.
We’re on a mission to prepare students to solve the world’s most pressing
challenges through a lens of opportunity and sustainability.

We’ve built our reputation on delivering high-quality, market-relevant
education for women at our campus in Rwanda. Our unique model leverages
technology, competency-based education, and personalised learning to offer a
radically different academic experience that puts graduates on the fast
track to success. Ninety percent of our alumnae are employed within six months
of graduation, and they earn, on average, 12x Rwanda’s national median income.

We
opened our doors nearly a decade ago. Now we’re leveraging our experience to
scale our proven model across the continent: We’re increasing enrollment,
opening new campuses, and offering a suite of other educational products to
reach young learners and working professionals.

Our
academic pillars (21st-century skills, personalized learning, innovation,
ethical leadership, and sustainability) will serve as our guiding light during
this phase of rapid expansion. They define every program that we offer. We’re
committed to delivering a transformative learning experience that equips
students with the knowledge and tools to balance vibrant economies with a
healthy environment to create a future of abundance for all. Will you join us?

The
Position:

The
Campus Communications Manager will play a key role in executing Akilah’s
communications strategy at our Kigali Campus. He or she will be responsible for
managing day-to-day campus communications operations and logistics.

The
Campus Communications Manager will work closely with our headquarters in Hong
Kong and the Digital Marketing Manager to develop and execute a marketing and
communications plan for an international organization. This role encompasses a
wide range of responsibilities, from event planning to public relations to
communications coaching.

This
position is ideal for professionals with a background in communications,
marketing, and/or operations. He or she should be meticulous, highly organized,
creative, an excellent communicator, and a self-starter. We’re a fast-paced
organization looking for someone who can adapt and learn quickly.

This
position is based in Kigali, Rwanda & the Campus Communications Manager
reports to the Chief Marketing Officer.

Roles
and responsibilities:

Campus
Communications Liaison

Serve
as on-campus point-of-contact for communications needs
Advise
colleagues re: communications/marketing protocol and direct requests to
the appropriate person on the communications team
Oversee
content collection for Akilah’s bi-monthly internal newsletter
Facilitate
on-campus implementation of large-scale communications projects, such as
new marketing campaigns and updates to existing communications materials
Manage
work-study students
Maintain
an up-to-date calendar of campus events
Provide
content for social media and the Akilah blog as needed

Contribute
to communications/marketing brainstorming and strategy sessions

Support
the development of communications materials and editorial products,
including newsletters, brochures, reports, and blog posts
Work
with the Communications Team to elevate the Akilah brand by identifying
strategic outlets, audiences, and partners

New
Student Recruitment

Provide
communications feedback, support, and training to recruitment officers
Check
in regularly with recruitment to solicit new recruitment needs and provide
feedback on existing processes and messaging

Public
Relations

Pitch
stories to local reporters and news outlets
Maintain
an updated list of local news outlets and contacts
Inform
media contacts of upcoming events and announcements

Event
Support

Help
organize on-campus events, such as open houses and official visits
Provide
support during Akilah’s graduation ceremony
Help
coordinate Akilah’s presence and involvement at external events in Rwanda

Desired
skills and Qualifications

A
bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related
field
At
least five years of professional experience in communications, marketing,
or a related field
A
masters degree in communications / marketing will be an added advantage
Strong
writing skills
Strong
networking and interpersonal skills
Fluency
in digital technologies, such as Google Drive

Self-driven
and results-oriented with a positive outlook

Demonstrated
interest in women’s education and living/working in Kigali, Rwanda
Experience
in project management, particularly large-scale, long-term projects
Experience
in event planning and execution
Result
oriented, superior attention to detail and comfort operating in a
fast-paced environment with accountability to results.
Ability
to work under pressure and meet demanding targets. Must be flexible and
able to pivot quickly to meet changing needs of the department
Ability
to exercise both individual and collaborative decision-making.
A
strong social media presence in Rwanda / East Africa
Rwandan
nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.