Education for all Children (EFAC) provides an education-to-employment program for bright, disadvantaged Kenyan youth to foster leadership, economic opportunity and social progress.
Communications Officer Role
This role focuses on developing and executing strategic communications for Education for all Children (EFAC). The Communications Officer is responsible for multimedia content creation, managing social and web presence, and supporting fundraising initiatives through effective brand messaging and campaign execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Multimedia Content Creation & Production
- Social Media Management
- Web Management
- Participate in Brand Messaging & Strategy
- Event planning and management
- Develop and execute campaigns for fundraising and strategic partnerships
- Assist in the design and dissemination of internal and external publications (e.g., newsletters, magazines, reports, etc.)
Technical Requirements
Candidates must have technical ability with the following tools:
- Photo and Video Editing Software: Adobe Creative Cloud Suite tools (Premiere Pro, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
- Rapid Design Production: Canva for rapid design production.
- Digital Engagement Monitoring: Google Analytics tools for monitoring digital engagement.
- Social Media Management: Hootsuite (or similar tools for social media scheduling and analytics).
- Email Marketing Platforms: Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor, etc.
- Content Management Systems (CMS): WordPress, Squarespace, etc.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, Public Relations, Film/Multimedia Production, or a related field.
- Additional certifications in videography, photography, digital marketing, graphic design, or web design will be an added advantage.
Professional & Ideal Requirements (Essential Requirements)
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience; preferably in a busy media/journalistic space or non-profit sector.
- Proven experience producing multimedia content (videos, photography, graphic design).
- Demonstrable portfolio of creative work showcasing design, video, and photography content.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Experience managing social media accounts and campaigns.
- Good understanding of new social media technologies (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, etc.).
- A creative with amazing technical abilities in graphic, photo, and video storytelling.
