- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 2 – 4 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
Communications Officer at Africa Center for Health Systems and Gender Justice (ACHGJ)
Communications Officer
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.
Method of Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to vacancies@healthsystemsgenderjustice.org no later than 10 July 2025. Please use the subject line
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