Content Associate leading content collection and storytelling about programmes, requiring a Degree in a related field with relevant experience in Communications or content development, in an international NGO environment, on-site role.
Responsibilities:
Content
Collection- 50%
- Own
information gathering and storytelling about GiveDirectly’s programmes,
identifying people, programme moments, field activities and data that can
become high-value content.
- Coordinate
the production, filming and editing of recipient stories and other
field-based content.
- Write
and edit articles, recipient stories and other content, conducting
interviews as needed.
- Generate,
research and pitch content ideas aligned with Kenya’s programmes and
strategic priorities.
- Develop
and maintain a Kenya content strategy and editorial calendar aligned with
GiveDirectly’s strategic priorities, programmes and external relations
objectives.
- Translate
complex programme, policy and external relations work into clear,
compelling and accessible stories for different audiences.
- Improve
and codify content collection practices, setting and maintaining standards
for the quantity and quality of stories collected by the Content team.
- Maintain
a photo and video asset library, including metadata tagging and consent
tracking.
- Support
the Content Creation Manager in training in-country teams on GDLives and
content collection practices.
- Collaborate
with Partnerships, Growth and in-country management teams to build buy-in
and deliver against cross-functional content priorities.
Content
Innovation – 20%
- Drive
innovation in creative styles and techniques for documenting
GiveDirectly’s work.
- Cultivate
a roster of local filmmakers, photographers and artists for special
projects and creative collaborations.
- Collaborate
with recipients to enable them to tell their own stories through
appropriate technology, tools and training.
- Shoot
and edit high-quality short-form video, photography and digital stories
for social media, donor communications, reports and external engagements.
- Produce
reels, short documentaries, photo essays, interviews, event coverage and
other multimedia formats.
- Develop
creative concepts, storyboards and production plans for multimedia
projects.
- Independently
capture high-quality content during field visits and programme activities.
- Adapt
and edit content for different platforms and audiences while maintaining
GD’s brand and safeguarding standards.
- Build
and maintain a reusable library of high-quality Kenya imagery, video,
recipient stories, programme footage and organisational assets.
External
Relations- 25%
- Host
and coordinate field visits for government officials, donors and partners,
ensuring high-quality stakeholder engagement.
- Represent
GiveDirectly in appropriate stakeholder meetings and support relationship
management with government counterparts.
- Provide
strategic support to assigned government functions, including identifying
and managing communications risks and issues.
- Capture
and package key moments from government, donor and partner engagements
into compelling proof-of-impact materials, including factsheets, photo
essays and briefing assets.
- Support
the preparation of communications and materials for key government, donor
and partner engagements.
- Identify
opportunities where storytelling can strengthen stakeholder relationships
and GiveDirectly’s positioning.
- Manage
the Government Relations contact database, dashboards and communications
asset management.
- Maintain
a repository of approved Kenya programme evidence, photography, videos,
quotes, stories and other communications assets.
- Support
internal training and capacity building on Government and External
Relations priorities.
Kenya
media calendar (5%)
- Support
the preparation and production of the quarterly reports
- Perform
other duties as and when required
Requirements:
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills, including strong writing
skills
- Excellent
organisational and project management skills
- Excellent
video production skills (scripting, researching & hiring freelancers,
post production editorial skills)
- Self
starter who is able to figure things out and hit deadlines
- An
excitement and energy for the work we do
- Demonstrated
experience working well across distributed, multi-cultural teams
- Fluent
in English
- Degree
in related field
- Relevant
experience in Communications/media and content development
- Ability
to maintain the confidentiality of information
- Good
interpersonal; communication skills and coaching skills
- Excellent
organizational skills
- Attention
to detail, good numerical skills
- Ability
to work in a strict deadline-driven environment
- Maintains
healthy team dynamics through well-developed conflict management skills
- Recognizes
and acknowledges team and individual performance
Nice to haves: (not requirements, but mention
if this is you)
- Canva
or Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/Premiere experience
- Experience
with camera technologies (single or multiple camera shoots)
- Professional
storytelling / creative writing experience
- Video
editing for social: Premiere, CapCut, or DaVinci; comfort with
vertical/short-form
- Working
through an interpreter, or interviewing in a language other than the one
you write in
