Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods and to create thriving communities. 

Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 41,000 entrepreneurs across East Africa, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs, resulting in thousands of new jobs and more than $50M in new revenue in communities.  

Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change.  We are the largest lender to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa, and seek both social impact and financial sustainability.  

Inkomoko has +220 staff in 18 offices across Rwanda, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Through Inkomoko’s 2030 strategic plan, we are expanding to 5 additional countries to serve more than 550,000 entrepreneurs with our services and growing our $30M loan fund.

Company Values

All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:

• Purpose: we are solutions-oriented in pursuit of achieving our mission and goals

• Achievement: we push ourselves to reach beyond what we originally thought possible.

• Improvement: we are humble and committed to continuous learning through giving and receiving feedback openly

• Bravery: we are willing to take risks, and be bold in creating an inclusive space for all

• Turikumwe/Tuko Pamoja/ Abren Nen (“We are together”): we appreciate our colleagues -  celebrating success and supporting each other in hard times.

About the Opportunity

The purpose of the Communications Associate position is to raise the visibility of the organization in Ethiopia to our key stakeholders, including government, donors, and local and international media. We are seeking candidates with previous communications, PR and media experience, a brilliant writer, and with powerful communications and storytelling skills. 

Responsibilities

COMMUNICATIONS (40%):

● Develop communications materials that showcase Inkomoko Ethiopia’s impact

● Coordinate Inkomoko Ethiopia’s communications campaigns

● Write compelling blogs/client profiles  that highlight key aspects of Inkomoko Ethiopia work

● Contribute to external publications including annual reports, with story ideas, photos, and developing distribution

● Internal communications – contribute to the monthly internal staff newsletter 

PUBLIC RELATIONS & MEDIA (30%)

● Maintain relationships with key press outlets in Ethiopia for top placement of Inkomoko Ethiopia content

● Create content for media campaigns, including press releases, media kits, and social media content

● Prepare logistics and content for the Ethiopia Managing Director to interact successfully with the media

● Event planning for Inkomoko Ethiopia’s events: pitch events, conferences, entrepreneurship forums, etc.

● Manage vendors for the production of videos, photos, and other PR assets for Ethiopia

● Research social media trends and inform management of changes that are relevant to the company’s activities

● Train and involve staff in campaigns to drive our social media, communications and brand for Ethiopia

MARKETING (30%)

● Highlight Inkomoko Ethiopia’s value proposition to SMEs across the country in alignment with sales goals.

● Recruit clients through compelling marketing for various campaigns and competitions with various stakeholders

● Manage the Inkomoko Ethiopia website and social media to reach potential clients

● Use social media and research tools to create and maintain the employer brand

● Follow up on production of promotional including banners, T-shirts, fliers, and other collateral required to promote the company.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

The Communications Associate will be passionate about how business can be a force for social change, and will be able to effectively and efficiently translate that passion into compelling messages.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or any other relevant skill required

• Must have 2 to 3 years working experience 

• Great communicator, fluent in English & any other local language both verbally and in writing

• Well-developed networking skills, excellent presentation and communication skills

• Ability to work on a tight deadline and independently

• Experience placing campaigns with local and international media outlets

• Graphic design experience will be an added advantage

• Software skills in Mail Chimp, Canvas, and other tech-enabled communications

• Experience in video production or managing communication consultants

What You'll Get

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes a great working environment and competitive compensation:

• Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus

• Benefits including health insurance, annual leave, staff savings program, parental leave for men and women, sabbatical program, and more.

• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and opportunities for career growth; 

• Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals across the region; 

• Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth

How to Apply

Register using this LINK

If you’re excited about this role, please submit your cover letter and CV.  

Tell us about what you’ll bring to this growing company.

Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.  As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, refugees and women are strongly encouraged to apply.  As a company we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process and once onboard as a team member. 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We do not employ staff whose background is not suitable. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks.