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Communications and Outreach Officer at KKCO East Africa
KKCO East Africa
September 17, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Our client is seeking a proactive, creative, and passionate Communications Officer to support the organizations Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Communications strategy. You will be our "storyteller-in chief" translating field impact into compelling narratives that strengthen our brand, engage partners, influence stakeholders, and inspire action.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Storytelling
Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy aligned with the org mission and programmatic goals.
Identify, document, and craft powerful impact stories generated from the organizations implementation.
Write and edit high-quality content for press releases, newsletters, annual reports, op-eds, donor updates, and blog posts.
Digital & Brand Management
Own and manage the organizations website, ensuring content is fresh, SEO-optimized, and engaging
Manage all social media channels (LinkedIn, X, Facebook), including content calendar, creation, publishing, and community engagement
Ensure strict brand consistency across all internal and external materials
Media & Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with agricultural, development, and mainstream media
Coordinate press inquiries, interviews, and media coverage for events and campaigns
Monitor media coverage, track communication metrics, and produce monthly analytics reports
Events & Campaigns
Support planning, promotion, and coverage of organizational events, field days, partner forums, and campaigns
Develop communication kits, photography/videography briefs, and event collaterals
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field
2-3 years of proven experience in a communications role
Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal storytelling skills
Demonstrable experience managing social media platforms, websites, and digital content creation -
Proficiency in design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite) is a strong advantage
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Storytelling
Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy aligned with the org mission and programmatic goals.
Identify, document, and craft powerful impact stories generated from the organizations implementation.
Write and edit high-quality content for press releases, newsletters, annual reports, op-eds, donor updates, and blog posts.
Digital & Brand Management
Own and manage the organizations website, ensuring content is fresh, SEO-optimized, and engaging
Manage all social media channels (LinkedIn, X, Facebook), including content calendar, creation, publishing, and community engagement
Ensure strict brand consistency across all internal and external materials
Media & Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with agricultural, development, and mainstream media
Coordinate press inquiries, interviews, and media coverage for events and campaigns
Monitor media coverage, track communication metrics, and produce monthly analytics reports
Events & Campaigns
Support planning, promotion, and coverage of organizational events, field days, partner forums, and campaigns
Develop communication kits, photography/videography briefs, and event collaterals
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field
2-3 years of proven experience in a communications role
Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal storytelling skills
Demonstrable experience managing social media platforms, websites, and digital content creation -
Proficiency in design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite) is a strong advantage