Communication Officer (1 Position)
Full time @Refugee-Led Organization Network of Kenya (RELON-Kenya) posted 3 hours ago in Communication Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 2 Years
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Position Purpose
- The Communication Officer will lead communication, visibility, and advocacy efforts to strengthen awareness of refugee rights, promote RELON-KENYA’s work, and document program impact through strategic storytelling and stakeholder engagement.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Communication Strategy & Visibility
- Develop and implement communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Strengthen RELON-KENYA’s visibility at community, national, and partner levels.
. Content Creation & Storytelling
- Produce high-quality content including reports, human-interest stories, briefs, newsletters, and social media posts.
- Document success stories on legal empowerment, family reunification, and refugee inclusion.
Digital Media & Public Engagement
- Manage social media platforms and digital presence.
- Support media relations and public advocacy campaigns.
Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Capture program activities through photos, videos, and written documentation.
- Maintain organized communication records and archives.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Support communication with partners, donors, and networks.
- Promote refugee-led advocacy and inclusion narratives.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Education
- Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, or related field. Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in communications, advocacy, or media.
- Proven experience in content creation, storytelling, and social media management.
- Experience in humanitarian, NGO, or refugee-focused work is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies (Applicable to Both Roles)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse communities
- Strong organizational and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili (additional refugee languages are an asset)
- Basic to intermediate computer literacy (MS Office, email, digital tools)
Contract Conditions
- This is a fixed-term, non-permanent position.
- Renewal or extension is subject to satisfactory performance, organizational needs, and availability of funding.
