Marketing and CommunicationsFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
About the Role
Christian Blind Mission (CBM) is seeking a Scholarship & Communications Coordinator to support CBM's Inclusive Health Initiative (IHI). In this role, you will lead communications activities across IHI programmes and partnerships while coordinating the end-to-end management of scholarship programmes. You will work closely with universities, training institutions, government stakeholders, partners, and CBM teams to strengthen collaboration, communicate programme impact, and ensure the effective delivery of scholarship activities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the Inclusive Health Initiative's communications strategy across programmes and partnerships.
Support teams in communicating programme milestones, impact stories, and key updates internally and externally.
Produce programme communications outputs, including case studies, social media content, website content, and internal publications.
Support internal teams in developing strategic thought leadership pieces and external publications.
Coordinate the full scholarship cycle, including application management, selection logistics, onboarding, documentation, and communication with trainees and training institutions.
Serve as the central administrative and communication link between CBM teams, universities, partners, and government stakeholders.
Maintain accurate records, including scholarship databases, contracts, academic progress tracking, and financial documentation.
Requirements and Qualifications
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International Development, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in communications, preferably within international development, innovation, health, or entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Strong editorial and writing skills, with experience producing high-quality external publications.
Experience managing communications for multi-stakeholder partnerships or programmes; experience with scholarship or education programmes is an added advantage.
Experience using digital communications platforms, social media, and content production tools.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multicultural environments.
Excellent written and spoken English.
A demonstrated commitment to disability inclusion and safeguarding principles.
Identification with the Christian values and mandate of CBM.
What We Offer
A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development.
A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in Kenya.
An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team.
