Senior Communications Officer

Hiring organisations Expand Recruitment Services

⌖ Nairobi, Kenya◫ Hybrid▣ Communications
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Closing 2 Nov 2026
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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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