Vacancy title:
Communications Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Media, Communications & Writing]

Jobs at:
Africa Center for Health Systems and Gender Justice (ACHGJ)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 10 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 7 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy and Brand Communication
• Support the implementation of ACHSGJ’s communications strategy in alignment with organisational priorities.
• Ensure clarity, consistency, and resonance in all external communications.
• Help maintain and evolve the organisation’s visual and narrative identity across print and digital platforms.
• Craft and adapt key messages for different audiences including policymakers, donors, partners, and communities.
• Content Development and Digital Storytelling
• Develop compelling content for a range of platforms—including website, social media, newsletters, and campaign briefs.
• Produce short stories, human-interest profiles, case studies, blog posts, and audio-visual content in partnership with program teams.
• Collaborate with community members, program partners, and young people to co-create communications materials rooted in dignity and agency.
• Digital Platforms and Social Media
• Manage the day-to-day scheduling and content posting across ACHSGJ’s social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook.).
• Monitor engagement, trends, and audience analytics to improve performance and reach.
• Curate and maintain youth- and community-led digital spaces, supporting safe, inclusive dialogue.
• Media and Advocacy Support
• Assist in drafting press releases, media advisories, op-eds, and reactive statements.
• Support relationship-building with media houses, journalists, editors, and content creators to elevate the visibility of key issues.
• Track news cycles and identify media opportunities to position ACHSGJ as a thought leader on health and gender justice.
• Website and Visual Communication
• Maintain and update the ACHSGJ website regularly with new content, resources, and announcements.
• Work with graphic designers and technical consultants on the design and layout of communication products.
• Ensure accessibility and inclusive design principles are upheld in all visual outputs.
• Internal Coordination
• Liaise with program and research teams to gather content, success stories, and key learnings.
• Support in managing a shared communications calendar and assist in planning for campaigns and awareness days.
• Contribute to communication inputs for donor reports, events, and proposal development.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, media studies, development studies, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in a communications role within a nonprofit, advocacy, or social justice organisation.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience managing organisational social media platforms and digital campaigns.
• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, WordPress, or social media analytics platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in collaborative, cross-cultural teams.
• A commitment to feminist principles, anti-oppressive practice, and rights-based communication.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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