Communications Officer

JOB SUMMARY

The Communication Officer will support the Communications Department in the development and dissemination of information related to Amref Health Africas initiatives in Kenya through Imarisha-Jamii project. This role will contribute to ensuring that communication strategies are implemented effectively and that the organizations mission and goals are communicated clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Content Creation & Management:

• Draft edit and proofread internal and external communication materials ensuring adherence to organizational branding and messaging guidelines.
• Coordinate with different departments to collate stories updates and achievements for monthly newsletters and reports.
• Work with graphic designers and videographers to produce visually appealing communication assets.

Media Relations:

• Assist in coordinating and facilitate media activities such as press conferences interviews and media visits to project sites.
• Develop and regularly update a media contact list ensuring relationships with key media personnel are nurtured.
• Track media coverage to assess the reach and impact of Amrefs stories in the public domain.

Digital Media:

• Collaborate with the digital team to schedule post and monitor content on Amrefs social media platforms.
• Engage with online audiences responding to comments and queries in a timely manner.
• Use digital analytics tools to produce monthly reports on web and social media engagement metrics offering recommendations for improvement.

Event Coordination:

• Assist in the planning organization and execution of public relations events ensuring all logistics are managed efficiently.
• Collaborate with media partners to ensure effective publicity and coverage of events.
• Post-event compile reports detailing outcomes media coverage and areas of improvement.

Administrative Tasks:

• Maintain an organized digital library of communication materials ensuring easy access and retrieval of photographs videos and documents.
• Document communication activities capturing details of media coverage outreach and impact.
• Assist with budgeting for communication activities ensuring cost- effectiveness and adherence to set budgets.

Research & Analysis:

• Monitor health trends and news identifying opportunities for Amref to leverage in its communications.
• Assist in conducting periodic stakeholder analysis to understand and tailor communication strategies to varying audience needs.

Collaboration:

• Regularly liaise with other departments to gather relevant information for communication materials.
• Participate in inter-departmental meetings providing updates on communication activities and garnering inputs for upcoming campaigns.
• Support partnership-building by assisting in the creation of partnership presentations ensuring they effectively communicate Amrefs value proposition.

Qualifications :

Education and Professional Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Communications or any other related field

Required Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a communications role

Experience project management is an added advantage

Working knowledge of internal communication tools and channels

Knowledge Skills and Competencies

Excellent planning co-ordination organizational communication and follow up skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Able to deliver quality work within tight deadlines and minimal supervision.

Hardworking and results oriented.

Good time management and organizational skills

Experience of measuring effectiveness of communications

Experience of writing for a variety of audiences

Strong diplomacy and inter-personal skills

Additional Information :

 Qualified residents from Turkana County are highly encouraged to apply

Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be 27th February 2026.

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @ address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time