Posted: By:Hiring Kenya
Key Responsibilities
Content Development
Draft, edit, and proofread content for HEVA platforms, including social media, newsletters, website, and reports.
Ensure all content aligns with HEVA’s brand guidelines and voice, while also being able to distinguish and balance program-specific communications and branding.
Support the Communications Manager in strengthening thematic messaging acrossall platforms, ensuring that content consistently reflects HEVA’s strategic pillars.
Assist in preparing content briefs for designers, photographers, and other creatives.
Co-develop and maintain the communications and content calendar with the
Communications Manager, ensuring deadlines are tracked and met.
Digital Platforms
Support the management of HEVA’s digital platforms (website and social media).
Contribute to publishing schedules, community engagement, and performance tracking.
Ensure posts, visuals, and stories are consistent with HEVA’s brand identity/program branding and objectives.
Media & PR Support
Support the preparation of press kits, media assets, and background materials.
Keep records of media coverage.
Event Communications
Support communications around HEVA events (before, during, and after).
Assist with event coverage (e.g. live posting, content packaging).
Ensure any event communication packs are prepared and shared on time.
Knowledge Management
Contribute to the archiving of communications materials, photos, videos, and publications.
Ensure all assets are properly labelled, organised, and stored for future use.
Stakeholder Support
Assist in creating communications packs and briefing materials.
Support the preparation of presentations and notes for HEVA representatives where necessary.
Assist in developing guide documents and organising info sessions for creatives and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., FAQs, “how to apply” guidelines, explainer packs).
Operational Support
Keep the communications tracker accurate and updated.
Support vendor coordination (designers, photographers, videographers), ensuring briefs and files are complete.
Manage approvals and filing for communications materials.
Apply the communications checklist (spelling, grammar, brand compliance, etc.) before publishing.
Ideas & Initiative
Proactively contribute ideas for outreach, storytelling, and audience engagement.
Anticipate communication opportunities around events, partnerships, and sector conversations.
Follow through on assigned initiatives end-to-end with consistency and care.
Monitoring & Reporting
Track content performance metrics and contribute to monthly reporting.
Assist in documenting impact stories and case studies.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
2–4 years’ experience in communications or content-related roles.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills; an eye for detail.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Familiarity with digital publishing tools and analytics.
Ability to work proactively and independently, while collaborating closely with the team.
Strong interpersonal communication abilities to engage effectively with colleagues, partners, and external vendors.