Campaigns Manager - Regional at Inkomoko

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Campaigns Manager - Regional

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Employer: Inkomoko

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Kigali, Juba - Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda

Salary: Attractive

Posted date: 6 months ago

Deadline: Submission date is over

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About the Company

Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive. Nearly 80% are refugees, women, and youth.

Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 60,000 entrepreneurs across East Africa, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change. We are the largest lender to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa.

Inkomoko has 600 staff in 30 offices across Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Through Inkomoko’s 2030 strategic plan, we are adding 3 additional countries to serve more than 550,000 entrepreneurs and disbursing more than USD 150M in finance.

Company Values

All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:

• Purpose: be solutions-oriented produce high-quality work and be a global leader.
• Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you think is possible.
• Improvement: be humble and committed to continuous learning and growing through giving and receiving open and accurate feedback.
• Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, and be compassionate, and inclusive.
• Turikumwe / Tuko Pamoja / Abren Nen / Kulana Sawa / We Are Together: appreciate your colleagues, celebrate success, and support each other in hard times.

Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the Opportunity

Inkomoko, a fast-paced organization in East Africa is looking for a skilled Campaigns Manager to join our team. We are committed to fostering cross-organizational collaboration and professional growth. We seek candidates with proven experience in East Africa to oversee our communications campaigns and enhance our organizational processes. This position reports to the Director of Communications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Communications in orchestrating initiatives owned and supported by the communications department in raising the visibility of the organization and our work with our key stakeholders, including government, donors, clients, and prospective clients.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to create compelling marketing collateral that aligns with the brand's tone and positioning.
• Managing relationships with external agencies, vendors, and partners to ensure timely and effective campaign execution.
• Leveraging digital marketing channels to maximize campaign reach and engagement.
• Develop and manage processes and work plans within the communications department.
• Implement and oversee processes for effective cross-organizational collaboration to ensure cohesive and efficient operations.
• Support the professional development of staff by identifying growth opportunities and providing necessary resources and guidance.

Minimum Qualifications

This Campaigns Manager will play a critical role in the growth of Inkomoko’s Communications Department and foster cross-collaboration across the wider organization. The Campaigns Manager will be an active contributor, a creative thinker, action- and solutions-oriented, and work closely with other members of Inkomoko’s management team to tell the Inkomoko story internally and more broadly.

Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements:

• 5+ years of proven experience in campaigns and project development, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, especially in East Africa.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with an ability to inspire internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement effective processes and work plans.
• Experience in fostering cross-organizational collaboration.
• An excellent team player with good skills in teamwork and a consultative approach to decision-making.
• Background in communications, project management, or related fields.
• Proficiency in local languages and cultural understanding of the East African region.

What You'll Get

This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:

• Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
• Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
• Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion
• Ability to make a significant social impact to your community
• Health insurance for self and family
• Staff savings and provident fund, negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
• Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options. 

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