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Communications Officer at Africa Center for Health Systems and Gender Justice (ACHGJ)

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience 2 – 4 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding&nbsp

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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