Communications Officer

Company Details
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: SOS Children's Villages is an independent, non-governmental international development organization which has been working to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children since 1949.
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Sales & Marketing
Job Description

Position Summary

The Communications Officer will play a key role in implementing the organization’s communications and branding strategy to enhance visibility, advocacy, fundraising, and programme impact.

The role focuses on storytelling, digital engagement, media relations, and donor visibility, ensuring consistent and impactful communication across all platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Storytelling

  • Develop high-quality communication materials including reports, stories, blogs, and multimedia content
  • Produce compelling impact stories and case studies

Digital & Social Media Management

  • Manage all social media platforms and website content
  • Drive engagement, growth, and visibility through digital strategies

Media Relations

  • Build relationships with media houses
  • Coordinate press releases, interviews, and media coverage

Donor Visibility & Project Communications

  • Support communication for donor-funded projects
  • Ensure compliance with branding and visibility requirements

Strategic Communications & Branding

  • Strengthen brand consistency across platforms
  • Support organizational positioning and reputation management

Event & Advocacy Support

  • Coordinate communication for events, campaigns, and advocacy initiatives
  • Develop messaging and materials for stakeholder engagement

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications or media
  • Strong writing, storytelling, and digital communication skills
  • Experience working in NGOs or development sector is an added advantage
  • Proficiency in design and multimedia tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite)

Interested candidates should submit:

  • Cover Letter
  • Updated CV (PDF)
  • 3 referees (including most recent employer)

Send applications to: [email protected]
Deadline: 20th June 2026

1212 open positions on Semasocial right now · 6730 open positions in Nairobi County, Kenya · 108 posted in the last 7 days
Contact Information
Sign in to apply for this job.
CV Job Description Matcher See how well your CV matches this job and get tips to improve your chances AI Tool

This tool helps you see how closely your CV matches a job description. It also gives you simple suggestions on what to improve so you have a better chance of getting shortlisted.

Similar Jobs

Aramex Nairobi County, Kenya
View Job Jun 30, 2026
Beware of Fraudsters!
Never pay anyone for job applications, interview tests, or job interviews. A genuine employer will never ask you for payment under any circumstances.
Disclaimer & TOS: We do not guarantee the authenticity of every single job posting and are not responsible for any fraudulent activity or misrepresentation by third parties. We are not involved in any stage of the interview or recruitment process and do not charge any fees from job seekers. For further details, please read the rest of the Terms of Service.