The AYAN Communication Lead is responsible for overseeing the implementation of both internal and external communication strategies. This will include managing internal and external communication channels including AYAN social media platforms, websites, newsletters, memos, and media relations adhering to AYAN’s brand when publishing content and marketing materials.

Heads the AYAN communication team.
AYAN Point of contact for press, media and public relations. Communicating with media outlets and creating a press kit.
Lead on creative copywriting that informs, engages and empowers AYAN internal and external audiences both on and offline.
Oversee AYAN’s presence on all social networking platforms
Write internal and external newsletters, design reports, including quarterly and annual reports.
Grow AYAN’s ability to tell stories effectively for different press and broadcast audiences through supporting media relations activities.
Create style guides and brand voice outlines for all public relations, marketing, advertising and other engagements.
Consult with management to develop effective communication procedures for various situations including crises.
Develop materials to educate staff on communication practices and assist them on improving communication skills.
Perform communications research and monitor the progress of various communications strategies.
Collaborate with communication team to develop strategies for engaging youth, displaced persons, media personalities, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Supporting media relations activities, including identifying media opportunities, preparing press releases, developing relationships with journalists and selling into national, broadcast and trade media, drafting case studies and managing the arrangements for interviews between staff and the media
Develop and manage AYAN’s portfolio of quotes, case studies and stories.
Monitor AYAN press activity, ensuring we capture learnings to inform future decisions
Act as a brand ambassador, leading colleagues to ensure all digital collateral helps to build AYAN’s brand and deliver against objectives.