Communications Officer (Editorial & Communications Coordination)

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) Kenya is looking for a full-time, on-site Communications Officer based in Nairobi. The role supports the planning, coordination and implementation of WFP Kenya's communications priorities, focusing on editorial content, storytelling, media engagement and quality assurance, so that accurate, compelling and audience-focused communications are produced in time for programmes, field offices and the Communications team.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of WFP Kenya's communications plans and priorities, coordinating activities and deliverables with country office objectives and corporate communications strategy.
• Research, write, edit and produce communications products such as human-interest stories, news articles, press releases, speeches, talking points, briefing notes and key messages.
• Work with programme teams and field offices to turn complex operational information into clear, accessible narratives.
• Coordinate editorial planning, content production and daily workflows, including content calendars, assignment tracking and follow-up.
• Support media engagement, including preparing media materials, facilitating interviews and field visits, and maintaining relationships with journalists.
• Coordinate communications inputs for campaigns, high-level visits, events, emergency responses and donor visibility initiatives.
• Review and edit content from colleagues and partners, applying editorial guidance and quality assurance.
• Monitor traditional and social media coverage, identify emerging issues and reputational risks, and advise on communications planning.
• Liaise with programme teams, field offices, regional and headquarters colleagues and external partners.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support rapid response to crises.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or a related field from a recognized university, or a first university degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training.
• At least three years of professional experience in journalism, international relations, public relations, communications or a related field.
• Fluency (level C) in English.
• Desired: strong editorial experience, experience coordinating editorial workflows and content calendars, and experience supporting media engagement and communications campaigns.