Communications Officer

Amref Health Africa in Kenya is the country programme office of Amref Health Africa, Africa’s largest International Health NGO. The Communications Officer supports effective, accurate, and timely communication of programme impact, progress, and learning within the country programme. The role ensures that programme narratives are locally relevant, evidence-based, and aligned to broader organisational positioning while strengthening visibility, stakeholder confidence, and community trust. This role will work closely with country programme teams, MEL, and leadership teams at country level to translate technical programme content into accessible, credible communication products across appropriate platforms and channels.

Key Responsibilities

Country Communications Planning and Execution

• Support development and implementation of country-level communications plans aligned to programme priorities and organisational guidance.
• Translate programme activities, milestones, and learning into clear, compelling communication outputs for diverse stakeholders.
• Ensure country messaging aligns with approved programme narratives and avoids misrepresentation.
• Ensure communications outputs are accurate, ethical, culturally appropriate, and aligned with Amref values.

Content Development and Channel Management

• Develop high-quality communication materials including briefs, impact stories, social media content, reports, visibility materials, and event documentation.
• Support management of country digital platforms and media channels, ensuring consistency and quality standards.
• Coordinate editorial processes, approvals, and brand alignment for country-level outputs.

Stakeholder Engagement and Support

• Support fulfilment of donor visibility and communications requirements at country level.
• Collaborate with programme and MEL teams to translate evidence and results into accessible narrative products.
• Contribute communications inputs to donor reports, proposals, and stakeholder updates.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with leadership, country programme, and MEL teams to ensure communications reflect delivery realities and learning.
• Support alignment between programme reporting cycles and communications outputs.
• Participate in planning discussions for communications needs related to programme adaptation.

Continuous Improvement & Capability Strengthening

• Contribute to strengthening country-level programme communications systems, templates, and workflows.
• Share lessons learned and feedback to improve reach and resonance of outputs.
• Stay informed of emerging communications trends and digital tools.

Crisis Communication Support

• Identify potential communications sensitivities or reputational risks and escalate appropriately.
• Support the implementation of prescribed crisis communication to manage country programme risk.
• Comply with defined escalation pathways and decision rights (RACI Matrix).

Branding and Visibility

• Strengthen country programme visibility through consistent application of brand identity and purpose.
• Adhere to brand guidelines for all communications outputs.
• Maintain a communications knowledge repository at country level to support institutional memory.

Requirements

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Development Communication, or a related field.
• Membership in an accredited professional body such as IABC, PRSK, CIM, CIPR, or MCK.

Experience

• Four (4) to six (6) years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, journalism, or international relations.
• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience within development, social enterprise, or mission-driven organisations.
• Proven track record in media relations, stakeholder engagement, change, and crisis communication.
• Experience translating technical and MEL data into accessible narratives.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, Illustrator, and other data visualization software is an added advantage.
• Fluent in written and oral English.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Planning and Driving results.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and Enabling change.
• Ownership, accountability, and Influencing skills.
• Creating an inclusive environment and being a Proactive Learner.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply online via the Amref career portal or through the SmartRecruiters link provided below by April 23, 2026.