Job particulars
- Job title
- Senior Communications Officer
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Work arrangement
- Hybrid
- Industry
- Communications
- Level
- Middle
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- 22 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Nov 2026
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement an Africa Program communications strategy, including targeted campaigns, in close coordination with the program director, Africa and liaising with Crisis Group’s communications team;.
- In collaboration with the communications team in Brussels, lead in designing and implementing communication plans for the launch of Crisis Group reports and other publications, with a strong focus on English and French language audiences in Africa;.
- Build and cultivate a strong network of local and international journalists based in Africa; create and maintain a database of media contacts and manage media inquiries;.
- Write op-eds, press statements and other external media materials;.
- Produce or help with the production of audio-visual content in collaboration with the communications team in Brussels – e. g. videos, podcasts, photographs and photo essays;.
- Collaborate with the communications team in Brussels to create and implement multi-channel social media campaigns; help develop the capacity of program staff to share social media content;.
- Organise local media events, including around launches of Crisis Group publications, plan and coordinate press briefings and online/in-person webinars.
Candidate requirements
- University degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Politics, Economics, or a similar subject;.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the development and implementation of communications and media plans;.
- Demonstrated experience of building relationships and effectively working with broadcast and print media;.
- Demonstrated experience in the production and placement of audio-visual materials for a variety of media and social media channels;.
- Excellent verbal and written fluency in English and French;.
- Knowledge of African conflict issues and contemporary political affairs is desirable;.
- Experience of living or working in Africa required;.
- Excellent interpersonal relations and available for regular travel.
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services