Communications Officer III (NGO)

About the role

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is recruiting a full-time, on-site Communications Officer III for its REAP programme in Nairobi. The role supports the design and delivery of the communications strategy, produces programme communications outputs, manages the digital presence and supports media relations and donor reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of the communications strategy, coordinating implementation across the PMU and country-level teams for consistent messaging.
• Coordinate programme-wide outputs such as investment case documents, technical and policy briefs, results briefs and donor reports, working with MEL and technical teams.
• Maintain the cross-country influencer and ambassador database, applying vetting, contracting and brand-safety standards and tracking engagement metrics.
• Support internal learning briefs and impact stories, and coordinate cross-country content sharing such as webinars, e-letters and quarterly retrospectives.
• Manage the digital presence and digital asset repositories, and provide quality assurance and editorial support to country teams.
• Support event logistics for annual learning and adaptation workshops and other major programme events.
• Assist donor and stakeholder reporting for the Mastercard Foundation and other partners, and monitor communication risks and safeguarding protocols.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant communications experience, preferably in international development or donor-funded programmes.
• Experience with influencer, ambassador or content-creator programmes is an advantage.
• Experience coordinating communications across multiple teams or countries is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong writing, editing and content coordination skills in English.
• Familiarity with influencer marketing and youth-relevant platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools, shared workspaces and content calendars.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.