Communications Manager (Kenya)

Role Overview

As Communications Manager, you will coordinate the daily delivery of Girl Effect’s global communications, helping turn programme evidence and organisational priorities into clear, engaging content for funders, partners and wider audiences. Working with the Head of Communications, country teams and partner organisations, you will keep communications activity consistent, timely and aligned with the organisation’s fundraising aims.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications with partner organisations, including co-branded content, joint announcements and agreed communications deliverables.
• Develop and edit updates and other materials for funders, adapting messages for different audiences.
• Prepare event communications and social content for global gatherings and senior leaders’ speaking engagements.
• Plan and manage the content calendar and day-to-day community engagement across LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube, and keep digital content current and discoverable through search and AI-answer tools.
• Oversee press office activity, including announcements, journalist relationships and monitoring media coverage, social engagement and sector developments for opportunities and potential risks.
• Apply Girl Effect’s core narrative across communications, working with evidence, impact and programme colleagues to bring results into stories.
• Support in-country communications leads with guidance, training, templates and shared materials, while coordinating the information and content needed from country teams.
• Maintain brand resources, including the asset library, photography and video archives, and design templates; contribute to internal staff communications with the Head of Communications.
• Brief and oversee freelance creatives and agencies, monitor budgets and schedules, and report on communications delivery and engagement.

Requirements & Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in external, donor or corporate communications; experience in nonprofit or social impact settings is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience in a communications role.
• Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to turn programme evidence into accessible, persuasive stories for funders.
• Experience producing design and editorial materials, with the flexibility to learn new platforms and software.
• Sound planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage several projects at once.
• Confident relationship-building skills for working with partners, country teams and senior colleagues across different contexts.
• Comfort using Slack, Asana, Google Workspace and social media platforms, as well as Canva for straightforward visual assets.
• A culturally aware and respectful approach, and a genuine commitment to Girl Effect’s mission.