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Communications Assistant – East Africa (Maternity Cover) at Hivos East Africa
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 3 days ago (3 Oct 2026) Deadline: 10 Oct 2026 Updated 2 days ago
How to Apply
Apply via the Hivos East Africa website (hivos.org).
Job Description
The Communications Assistant supports Hivos’ global communications team by creating content, drafting impact stories and coordinating program‑related events across East Africa. Responsibilities are split between corporate communications and program communications, with a focus on the RWCC and Tujenge Pamoja initiatives. The role requires strong writing skills, digital literacy and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • BA/BSc/HND or Diploma in Communications, Journalism, Media or a related discipline
- • 1–2 years of experience in communications, digital media or public relations
- • Excellent written and verbal English
- proficiency in Swahili is desirable
- • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- • Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Support Hivos’ global communications team with content creation and editorial tasks
- • Draft impact stories and program updates for the RWCC and Tujenge Pamoja initiatives
- • Produce digital, print and multimedia assets for program communications
- • Coordinate field visits, events and learning activities related to program delivery
- • Assist in managing social media channels and monitoring audience engagement
- • Provide administrative support for corporate communications activities as needed