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Communications Officer
International Rescue Committee
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 3 hours ago (6 Oct 2026) Updated about 3 hours ago
Job Description
The Communications Officer supports the International Rescue Committee’s advocacy and public‑information efforts across humanitarian programmes. The role creates compelling content, manages media relations and coordinates internal communications to raise awareness of IRC’s impact.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field
- • Minimum 2 years experience in communications or media relations
- • Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills
- • Ability to work in fast‑paced humanitarian environments
- • Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Develop press releases, stories, and social media content highlighting programme achievements
- • Manage relationships with journalists and media outlets
- • Coordinate internal communications and staff newsletters
- • Support fundraising campaigns with targeted messaging
- • Monitor media coverage and produce analysis reports