Vacancy title:
Communications Assistant (Volunteer Position)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Media, Communications & Writing]

Jobs at:
Street Child

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 15 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Develop engaging written, visual, and multimedia content that highlights Street Child’s impact.
• Collect and draft human-interest stories, case studies, and testimonies from the field.
• Capture and edit engaging video content, including summaries of programme impact and individual case studies.
• Prepare success stories
• Assist with Street Child and donor branding, and marketing guidelines.
• Develop advocacy content, including video testimonials and other multimedia assets.
• Support the creation of newsletters, blog posts, and other communication materials as required.
• Assist country teams in creating content that aligns with global fundraising and communication strategies.

Social Media & Digital Engagement

• Develop and manage Street Child ESARO’s social media accounts (if/where available), including content scheduling and community engagement, in line with organisation guidelines.
• Develop an annual social media content calendar, aligning with organisational messaging and content, where relevant.
• Develop content for on social media channels and prepare relevant social media posts.
• Create visually appealing posts, infographics, and short videos to enhance engagement.
• Ensure content aligns with Street Child’s global social media strategy and visibility needs.
• Monitor digital trends and suggest innovative ways to improve Street Child’s online presence.
• Track social media channel performance.

Media & Advocacy Support

• Support media outreach efforts, including drafting press releases and building national media contact lists.
• Develop and distribute content for advocacy purposes, including stories and visual materials.
• Support the policy and external engagement team in the development of policy briefs.
• Track media mentions and compile reports on communication impact.
• Assist in organizing online and in-person advocacy campaigns and events.
• Support the creation of visibility materials, including office branding, banners, posters, flyers, and branded clothing.

Internal & External Communications

• Develop a regional communications strategy aligned with Street Child’s global strategy.
• Assist with donor and partner communication materials, ensuring consistency in messaging.
• Help country teams design campaigns that enhance Street Child’s visibility and public engagement.
• Support internal knowledge-sharing efforts by curating success stories and project updates.
• Ensure Skyfish remains updated with videos, photos and case studies.
• Maintain a database of communications assets, including reports.
• Assist ESARO countries with their communications needs and ensure alignment with Street Child’s branding and marking guidelines.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with social media management and digital marketing.
• Proficiency in content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar).
• Passion for international development, education, and child protection.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Street Child on apply.workable.com to apply

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