Communications Officer Job in Kenya - The Home Fund

This is a contract role for someone who can help us communicate consistently, clearly, and beautifully. You will work closely with our leadership team to turn complex work into content that people can understand, feel, and act on, while ensuring our storytelling is consent-based, dignified, and aligned with the realities of safety in LGBTQIA+ movements.

Reporting line and contract basis

  • Reports to: Executive Director & Head of Programs.
  • Contract basis: Independent contractor.

What you will do

Content and channels


  • Create, schedule, and moderate social media content that aligns with The Home Fund’s tone, values, and priorities.
  • Support calls for applications, announcements, and key communications moments.
  • Draft newsletters and donor updates for review and approval.
  • Update and maintain website content so key pages stay current and accurate.
  • Maintain a simple content calendar so we stay consistent and can plan ahead.

Storytelling and documentation

  • Capture stories from partners and grantees in written, photo, and light video formats (with clear consent and safety considerations).
  • Draft short case studies and impact stories for the website, social media, reports, and presentations.
  • Support the team to document learning and impact in simple, accessible formats.

Design and production support

  • Format presentations, reports, and public-facing documents, keeping them clean, consistent, and on brand.
  • Work with external designers or editors where needed and help manage feedback loops.
  • Keep a tidy asset library (photos, logos, templates) so the team can find and reuse materials easily.

What success looks like in the first 3 to 6 months

  • A steady cadence of high-quality, approved content that improves visibility and clarity.
  • Strong storytelling outputs that reflect dignity, consent, and safety.
  • A website and social presence that feels current, credible, and aligned with our mission.
  • Clean, consistent formatting that makes the Fund feel trustworthy and investment-ready.
  • Smooth internal workflows so content is easy to request, review, approve, and publish.

Who you are

Essential

  • Strong writing and editing skills and an ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
  • Confidence creating content for social media and websites.
  • Basic photo and light video capture and editing skills (phone-based is fine).
  • Strong attention to detail and comfort working to feedback and deadlines.
  • Good judgment about consent, privacy, and risk, especially when telling sensitive stories.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in managing social media channels and content creation for an organisation.
  • Experience telling stories about social impact, human rights, feminist organising, or LGBTQIA+ movements.
  • Familiarity with simple design tools (for example Canva) and basic website CMS tools.
  • Experience supporting communications in a remote team or early-stage organisation.

How to Apply

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