Communications Consultant

Role Overview

Artemis Outsourcing Ltd, a regionally focused multidisciplinary consulting firm, is seeking a high-caliber Communications Consultant on behalf of a client in the NGO sector. The consultant will be based at the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Kenya to provide timely and strategic assistance in developing and implementing effective communication strategies and campaigns. This role involves monitoring media discourse, managing crisis communication, and coordinating relevant partners to strengthen the Ministry's communication response.

Key Deliverables

• Strategy Development: Support the development and implementation of communication strategies for public announcements, policy advocacy, risk communication, and community engagement targeting policy makers, health workers, and families.
• Social Listening: Monitor traditional and social media platforms to identify and address misinformation and disinformation, ensuring messages resonate with all stakeholders.
• Internal Coordination: Map critical issues and propose effective internal communication mechanisms within the MoH to facilitate a proactive and coordinated response.
• Crisis Communication: Provide expert advice on crisis communication during major adverse events and integrate international best practices.
• Partner Engagement: Guide the Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) technical working group to coordinate partner support, focusing on high-risk populations and gender parity.
• General Advisory: Execute additional tasks as instructed by the Office of the Director General.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: University degree in Communication, Journalism, Media, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of six years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience in public relations, corporate communications, advocacy, or media work.
• Track Record: Proven expertise in delivering national-level campaigns within the last 6 years.
• Media Relations: Demonstrated experience in media relations and working with digital platforms/social media channels.
• Skills: Strong communicator capable of presenting technical concepts clearly and articulately.
• Languages: Required fluency in both English and Kiswahili (oral and written).
• Professional Affiliations: Membership or affiliation with the Media Council of Kenya, Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK), or Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) is an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their cover letter and CV to: HR@artemiske.com on or before Friday 20th March 2026. Please quote the job title (Communications Consultant) as the subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.