Communications Officer

About Amref Health Africa

Amref Health Africa, established in 1957, has developed into the largest Africa-based international organization focused on health development. It now delivers more than 180 programs across 35 African countries, reaching over 40 million people, and employs more than 2,000 staff members. Its headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with country offices in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, along with advocacy and fundraising offices in Europe and North America.

The organization is guided by the vision of creating lasting health change in Africa and the mission of driving community-led, people-centred health systems while also addressing the social factors that influence health. Amref believes that communities hold the key to transforming health outcomes across Africa and works to ensure health systems are effective, accountable, and able to deliver quality, affordable care.

Role Overview

The Communications Officer will support the Communications Department in creating and sharing information about Amref Health Africa’s work in Kenya under the Imarisha-jamii project. The role helps ensure communication plans are carried out effectively and that the organization’s purpose, programs, and achievements are clearly communicated to both internal teams and external audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Content development and management

• Prepare, refine, and review communication content for internal and external audiences while following brand standards and messaging guidelines.
• Work with different teams to gather stories, progress updates, and achievements for newsletters and reports issued every month.
• Partner with designers and videographers to create engaging visual communication materials.

Media engagement

• Support the coordination of media activities such as press briefings, interviews, and visits to project locations.
• Build and keep current a media contact database while maintaining good working relationships with journalists and other media professionals.
• Monitor media coverage to understand the visibility and influence of Amref’s stories in public spaces.

Digital communication

• Work with the digital team to plan, publish, and track content across Amref’s social media channels.
• Respond to audience comments and questions in a prompt and professional way.
• Use digital analytics tools to prepare monthly reports on website and social media performance, including recommendations for improvement.

Events and public relations

• Help plan, organize, and run public relations events while ensuring logistical arrangements are handled efficiently.
• Coordinate with media partners to support publicity and coverage for events.
• After events, prepare reports on outcomes, media coverage, and areas that could be improved.

Administration and records

• Keep a well-organized digital archive of communication assets so that photos, videos, and documents can be easily accessed.
• Record communication activities, including media coverage, outreach efforts, and results achieved.
• Assist in budgeting for communication activities while maintaining cost control and compliance with approved budgets.

Research and analysis

• Track health-related news and trends to identify communication opportunities for Amref.
• Support periodic stakeholder analysis to help tailor communication approaches to different audience groups.

Collaboration and partnership support

• Work closely with other departments to collect relevant information for communication content.
• Take part in cross-department meetings, share updates on communication work, and contribute ideas for future campaigns.
• Assist in partnership development by helping prepare presentations that clearly communicate Amref’s value proposition.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Development Communication, or a similar field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a communications-focused role.
• Project management experience will be considered an added advantage.
• Practical knowledge of internal communication tools and channels.
• Experience working in Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) regions is an added advantage.
• Strong planning, coordination, organization, communication, and follow-up abilities.
• High attention to detail and the ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• A hardworking, results-driven approach with strong time management.
• Ability to assess communication effectiveness and write for different audiences.
• Good diplomacy, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with others.

Additional Information

Residents of Turkana County are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates should submit a cover letter explaining why they are the best fit for the position, along with an updated CV that highlights relevant skills and experience. Applications will be considered as they are received, and the closing date is 25 June 2026 at 23:59 EAT.

No payment is required at any point in the recruitment process, and Amref Health Africa has not appointed any agent for hiring. Any official email from the organization will come from an @amref.org address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees to uphold this commitment. The organization values diversity, is an equal-opportunity employer, and maintains a non-smoking workplace policy.