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Marketing & Communications Lead
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Experience Required:
3-5years
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Posted:
21 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Title: Marketing & Communications Lead
Location: Nairobi Kenya (with regional scope across other countries of operation)
Reports To: CEO
Job Type: Full-Time
Role Summary
Our client is seeking a Marketing & Communications Lead to own and elevate the brand voice and communications strategy across the group and its portfolio of companies. This role will lead marketing efforts across the organizations regional footprint helping shape how its various brands are positioned individually and as part of the wider business ecosystem across Kenya and other countries of operation.
Events are a core part of how our client engages clients and the market and this role will own event management end-to-endfrom initial concept and planning through speaker sourcing vendor coordination and on-the-day execution.
Dedicated teams already handle functions such as SEO and social media and this role is responsible for coordinating these functions into one cohesive communications strategy. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both strategic direction and a willingness to execute wherever needed.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the groups marketing and communications strategy across Kenya and other countries of operation.
Own end-to-end event management from planning and speaker sourcing to vendor coordination execution and post-event follow-up.
Lead mentor and manage the marketing team setting priorities and ensuring consistent delivery.
Coordinate and align the work of the SEO and social media teams into a unified communications strategy while stepping in to execute directly when required.
Oversee brand positioning and messaging across the groups portfolio ensuring consistency while respecting each brands unique identity.
Manage content development across digital channels marketing collateral and client-facing materials.
Collaborate with sales and business unit leaders to align marketing initiatives with commercial objectives.
Track and report on marketing performance and event outcomes across channels and regions.
Manage relationships with external vendors agencies speakers and media partners.
Own the marketing budget and report on campaign and event ROI.
Requirements
Requirements
Must-Have
Minimum 34 years of experience leading a marketing team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects teams and stakeholders simultaneously.
Experience developing marketing strategies and translating them into measurable execution.
A hands-on roll-up-your-sleeves approach comfortable both leading a team and executing independently when needed.
Experience working across multiple markets or regions.
Nice-to-Have
Experience managing marketing across multiple brands or business units under a single parent company.
Familiarity with the technology security customer experience or B2B solutions sectors.
Experience marketing to clients in healthcare finance education hospitality or real estate.
Budget management experience.
Who Youll Work With
SEO Team Search optimization execution.
Social Media Team Content creation and channel management.
Sales & Business Unit Leads Commercial alignment.
CEO Direct reporting line and strategic guidance.
What We Offer
The opportunity to shape the marketing voice of a growing multi-brand organization.
Direct collaboration with company leadership.
A dynamic multi-country environment spanning multiple product lines and industries.
Required Education:
Must-HaveMinimum 34 years of experience leading a marketing written and verbal communication ability to manage multiple projects teams and stakeholders developing marketing strategies and translating them into measurable execution.A hands-on roll-up-your-sleeves approach comfortable both leading a team and executing independently when working across multiple markets or regions.
