Deputy Communications Manager – AIM

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BRAC

  • Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 07/05/2026
  • Location: Kenya
Economic justice Movement building
BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org)

BRAC International (BI) is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:

The Deputy Communications Manager for BRAC International’s AIM programme supports delivery of the global communications strategy, strengthening visibility and positioning AIM as a leader in gender equality and young women’s economic empowerment.

Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, the role oversees day-to-day communications execution, including content, campaigns, and cross-team coordination. It requires a proactive professional who can manage complex workflows, ensure quality outputs, and drive multiple workstreams independently.

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
  • 5+ years in communications (preferably international development)
  • Experience managing projects, content, media relations, and vendors
  • Background in strategic communications support or deputy roles preferred

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