Communications Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of external communications (educational and impact results) through media campaigns and storytelling using a peer-to-peer approach.
• Use living-classrooms to communicate established and successful marine conservation solutions.
• Contribute to the production and development of films, leaflets, posters, and media content.
• Create impact stories and outreach material for partners, donors, local community stakeholders, and international audiences.
• Manage footage, media, and awareness materials/resources.
• Develop well-written and photographically illustrated reports, informative newsletters, and newsfeeds.
• Assist in the planning and preparation of festivals, exhibitions, events, and partner hosting.
• Work with Program Leads to develop organized working systems and evaluations aligned with PR and communications content timelines.
• Maintain digital capacity, institutional memory, film library, PR materials, and website updates.
• Manage upkeep of the database on the dedicated server.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, or Media Work.
• 3–5 years of experience in media campaign development, storytelling, and content production.
• Experience working with NGOs, conservation organizations, community-based organizations, or development programs.
• Experience in fundraising, grant management, and familiarity with Kenyan regulations.
• Knowledge of fundraising communications and grant-related visibility requirements is an added advantage.
• Passion for marine conservation.
• Fluent in English and Swahili.
• Ability to thrive in a coastal, community-focused environment.