Communications & Networks Lead (CER-K/ERP) at Centre for Ecosystem Restoration - Kenya

Role Overview

The Communications & Networks Lead supports both CER-K and ERP by guiding external communications, strengthening stakeholder and farmer networks, and coordinating the joint ERP–CER-K launch. The role blends communications, community engagement, and network building to ensure restoration and soil-health work is well understood and well connected.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Communications for the ERP–CER-K Kenya/East Africa Project Launch

• Coordinate all communications for the project launch
• Collaborate on messaging, press releases, and digital materials
• Support event planning and stakeholder engagement
• Ensure content resonates with Kenyan farmers, agencies, and partners
• Provide local context for briefs and communications materials

Build & Strengthen Field and Partner Networks

• Maintain and expand networks with farmers, cooperatives, NGOs, and research partners
• Share updates and gather feedback from the field
• Coordinate field sampling logistics with hub scientists
• Represent CER-K/ERP during outreach visits

Support CER-K Communications

• Provide stories, updates, and field insights for digital channels
• Ensure consistency of CER-K messaging across projects
• Contribute to content direction
• Provide input for website updates

Regional Engagement & Expansion

• Identify key contacts and opportunities for East African expansion
• Develop engagement outlines for regional growth

Educational & Community Engagement Support

• Help organize workshops, field days, and school/community sessions
• Coordinate logistics and communications with hub educators

Reporting & Coordination

• Participate in weekly coordination calls with CER-K and ERP teams
• Coordinate with ERP communications and science teams
• Contribute to quarterly communications and engagement reporting