Nawiri Impact Africa (NIA) is inviting applications for the position of Communications Officer, a full-time opportunity based in Nairobi, Kenya. As World Relief Kenya transitions into Nawiri Impact Africa, the organization is seeking an experienced communications professional to strengthen its institutional visibility, brand identity, digital presence, and programme storytelling across humanitarian and development initiatives.
The successful candidate will join the Strategic Partnerships Department and play a central role in producing compelling content, managing media engagement, documenting community impact, and supporting donor visibility requirements. The application deadline is 23 September 2026.
About Nawiri Impact Africa
Nawiri Impact Africa is entering a new chapter as the successor to World Relief Kenya, continuing its commitment to serving vulnerable communities through sustainable development and humanitarian programmes. The organization believes that effective communication is essential for amplifying community voices, demonstrating programme impact, and building meaningful partnerships with governments, donors, media, and civil society.
The Communications Officer will help position NIA as a trusted and influential organization by ensuring consistent messaging and high-quality storytelling across all communication platforms.
About the Communications Officer Role
Reporting to the Strategic Partnerships Manager, the Communications Officer will lead the development and implementation of strategic communications while supervising communications interns, volunteers, and content support personnel.
The role combines digital communications, editorial production, media relations, brand management, and humanitarian storytelling. Regular travel to NIA programme locations across Kenya will be required to document field activities and community impact.
Key Responsibilities
The Communications Officer will be responsible for developing engaging communications that strengthen NIA’s visibility and support organizational growth.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Supporting the implementation of NIA’s communications strategy
- Producing stories, newsletters, articles, press releases, briefs, and infographics
- Documenting programme achievements and community success stories
- Managing the organization’s website and digital communication channels
- Planning and monitoring social media content using analytics tools
- Coordinating media engagement, interviews, and press inquiries
- Producing donor and partner visibility materials that meet branding requirements
- Leading the development of the Annual Report and institutional publications
- Identifying strategic opportunities to strengthen NIA’s public profile nationally and internationally
The position also requires close collaboration with programme and MEAL teams to capture evidence of impact and translate complex development work into compelling narratives.
Eligibility Criteria
Nawiri Impact Africa is seeking an experienced communications professional with strong editorial, digital, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Applicants should possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Development Communication, Marketing, or a related field
- A minimum of three years of professional experience in communications, media, public relations, or donor communications
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong interviewing, storytelling, editing, and presentation skills
- Experience managing websites, content management systems, and social media platforms
- Knowledge of digital analytics and multimedia content production
- Strong interpersonal skills for engaging communities, government, donors, partners, and media
Experience within the humanitarian, development, or faith-based sector will be highly advantageous, while proficiency in Kiswahili is considered an added benefit.
Safeguarding and Professional Standards
Nawiri Impact Africa places safeguarding and ethical storytelling at the heart of its communications. The successful candidate will be expected to apply principles of:
- Informed consent
- Human dignity
- Confidentiality
- Child safeguarding
- Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
- Do-No-Harm communication practices
The officer will also protect confidential organizational and community information while demonstrating integrity, accountability, and professionalism consistent with the organization’s Christian values.
Why This Opportunity Matters
This position offers an opportunity to shape the public voice of a growing African development organization during an important institutional transition. From producing powerful stories in communities to leading national visibility campaigns, the Communications Officer will contribute directly to increasing awareness, strengthening partnerships, and showcasing the impact of humanitarian programmes across Kenya.
Professionals passionate about strategic communications, social impact, and community-centred storytelling will find this role both meaningful and professionally rewarding.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications via email by email.
Applicants must quote “Communications Officer” in the email subject line. Applications should demonstrate relevant experience in communications, media, digital content creation, stakeholder engagement, and humanitarian storytelling.
Application Deadline: 23 September 2026
