Development and Communications Coordinator
Direct supervisor and Reports :
International Programs and Partnerships Manager No Direct Reports; may manage department interns as needed
Principle Missions :
Raise funds through researching funding and networking opportunities, writing proposals, and developing marketing materials. Tell Konexio’s story through various communications mediums, including digital and print channels. Organize and prepare for PR events. Support other teams as needed for English writing related tasks.
Responsibilities :
DEVELOPMENT/ FUNDRAISING
Develop relationships with funders - 20%
● Research and track prospective funders
● Coordinate funder outreach, prep for funder meetings, assist with scheduling calls
Write funding requests - 20%
● Write grants, proposals and other funding requests
● conduct background research for new projects
● project manage grant and proposal timelines
Support grant management - 10%
● Contribute to grant management; write grant and
funder report, track grants received and reporting schedules
● Manage and update grants tracking in internal database
COMMUNICATIONS
Create marketing collateral - 35%
● Create and update fliers, decks, graphics, and videos
● Contribute to the writing, editing, and layout of the annual report; contribute to proofreading and translation of multilingual assets such as the annual report
● Plan, write and implement digital comms, such as website updates, email newsletters, social media, and blogs
● Coordinate with French-language communications team for production of cross-team comms deliverables and shared objectives; project manage comms productions across teams
● Coordinate project timelines and deliverables with external communications contractors; organize and prepare resources for external volunteers or contractors
Support PR and networking - 5%
● Research PR and networking opportunities
● Prepare for conferences
● Support executive leadership in preparing for public functions
Ad hoc proofreading and copywriting as needed, manage department interns as needed - 10%
Main Contacts :
Internal : International Team, Communications Team, project-based contractors
External: Potential and existing funders and partners
Workplace Conditions :
Location: Fully Remote, working hours are EAT (GMT +2/3); must have flexibility to take calls from team members and partners in Asia, Europe, and American time zones.
Qualifications and Skills :
Work Experience :
1-3 years full-time experience in fundraising, partnership development, communications, or another writing-centric role
- Years in a full-time master’s program may count in lieu of full time work experience
Education :
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, international relations, or related field, with strong writing focus and training in quantitative methods.
- Coursework that demonstrates proficiency in international development or humanitarian topics is a plus
Start Date : ASAP
Salary : 2000-2400 EUR/month depending on location
To Apply:
Click on this link : airtable.com/shrvfVWwGF5v1JT6F
Your application should include the following:
1) CV (including contact information, references, past experience, academic background)
2) A cover letter explaining your motivations and why you would be the ideal candidate
For more information: www.konexio.eu/international or jobs@konexio.eu
International Programs and Partnerships Manager No Direct Reports; may manage department interns as needed
Principle Missions :
Raise funds through researching funding and networking opportunities, writing proposals, and developing marketing materials. Tell Konexio’s story through various communications mediums, including digital and print channels. Organize and prepare for PR events. Support other teams as needed for English writing related tasks.
Responsibilities :
DEVELOPMENT/ FUNDRAISING
Develop relationships with funders - 20%
● Research and track prospective funders
● Coordinate funder outreach, prep for funder meetings, assist with scheduling calls
Write funding requests - 20%
● Write grants, proposals and other funding requests
● conduct background research for new projects
● project manage grant and proposal timelines
Support grant management - 10%
● Contribute to grant management; write grant and
funder report, track grants received and reporting schedules
● Manage and update grants tracking in internal database
COMMUNICATIONS
Create marketing collateral - 35%
● Create and update fliers, decks, graphics, and videos
● Contribute to the writing, editing, and layout of the annual report; contribute to proofreading and translation of multilingual assets such as the annual report
● Plan, write and implement digital comms, such as website updates, email newsletters, social media, and blogs
● Coordinate with French-language communications team for production of cross-team comms deliverables and shared objectives; project manage comms productions across teams
● Coordinate project timelines and deliverables with external communications contractors; organize and prepare resources for external volunteers or contractors
Support PR and networking - 5%
● Research PR and networking opportunities
● Prepare for conferences
● Support executive leadership in preparing for public functions
Ad hoc proofreading and copywriting as needed, manage department interns as needed - 10%
Main Contacts :
Internal : International Team, Communications Team, project-based contractors
External: Potential and existing funders and partners
Workplace Conditions :
Location: Fully Remote, working hours are EAT (GMT +2/3); must have flexibility to take calls from team members and partners in Asia, Europe, and American time zones.
- - If local to a project site (Kenya, Jordan) or Konexio office (France), opportunities for blended in-person and remote work may be possible
- - Be present online Monday through Friday during regular working hours (EAT)
- - Candidate must have access to a professional-grade computer with videoconferencing, high quality internet, and call-friendly work space. This point is indispensable.
- - Konexio has offices in Paris, and an active presence in Nairobi. European, Kenyan, or Middle-East based applicants are a plus.
Qualifications and Skills :
- - Familiarity with NGOs and international development
- - Fluent in English, French is advantageous
- - Demonstrated cross cultural communication skills;
- - Demonstrated excellence in written communication;
- high degree of responsiveness to remote communication
- - Knowledge of online freelancing platforms and trends in the tech industry as they relate to online freelancing
- - Knowledge of local digital upskilling ecosystem a plus (private sector, government, NGOs, institutions)
- - High level professional digital skills and excellent knowledge of digital work culture. Knowledge of professional tools and best practices- office suite, project management software (Asana or similar), CRM and data tracking systems (Airtable, Pipedrive, Salesforce, or similar), and multimedia tools (Canva, powerpoints, video editors, and other creative tools) will all be used regularly. Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (Crossknowledge and similar) are a plus.
Work Experience :
1-3 years full-time experience in fundraising, partnership development, communications, or another writing-centric role
- Years in a full-time master’s program may count in lieu of full time work experience
Education :
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, international relations, or related field, with strong writing focus and training in quantitative methods.
- Coursework that demonstrates proficiency in international development or humanitarian topics is a plus
Start Date : ASAP
Salary : 2000-2400 EUR/month depending on location
To Apply:
Click on this link : airtable.com/shrvfVWwGF5v1JT6F
Your application should include the following:
1) CV (including contact information, references, past experience, academic background)
2) A cover letter explaining your motivations and why you would be the ideal candidate
For more information: www.konexio.eu/international or jobs@konexio.eu
