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Key Responsibilities:
BACKGROUND
World Vision Kenya (WVK) is implementing a new five-year strategy (FY26-30) focused on expanding impact across 33 counties through strategic partnerships with government and the private sector. The Communications & Public Engagement team requires temporary support to manage increasing multimedia content demands, particularly for the upcoming strategy launch, ongoing program documentation, and stakeholder engagement materials.
This temporary position will provide critical technical capacity in videography, photography, and graphic design to support organizational communications priorities and ensure timely delivery of high-quality multimedia content for various stakeholders.
POSITION SUMMARY
Title: Communications Officer (Temporary Position)
Duration: 3 months
Location: Nairobi, with occasional travel to field locations
Reports to: Communications & Public Engagement Manager
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
To provide temporary technical support in videography, photography, and graphic design to enable the Communications team to:
- Deliver pending video projects for programs and donor reporting
- Produce high-quality multimedia content for organizational events and launches
- Document program impact across field locations
- Develop branded materials for stakeholder engagement
- Support public engagement initiatives and campaigns
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Videography & Video Editing
- Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality videos for program documentation and donor reporting
- Produce video content for organizational events and campaigns
- Conduct field documentation in program areas as required
- Edit raw footage into compelling stories that align with WVK's brand guidelines
- Ensure proper captioning, sound quality, and visual consistency
- Manage video assets and maintain organized digital files
Photography
- Capture high-quality photographs during field visits, events, and documentation activities
- Provide photography support for the strategy launch and other organizational events
- Document program activities, beneficiary stories, and partner engagements
- Ensure photographs meet technical standards and brand requirements
- Maintain organized photo libraries with proper metadata
Graphic Design
- Design materials for stakeholder engagement including:
- Capacity statements
- Strategy documents and summaries
- Annual reports
- Presentation templates
- Social media graphics
- Infographics and data visualizations
- Ensure all designs align with World Vision Kenya brand guidelines
- Develop templates for recurring communication materials
- Create print-ready files and digital assets as required
- Work closely with content developers to visualize complex information
General Communications Support
- Collaborate with the Communications team to understand content requirements
- Participate in creative planning sessions for campaigns and events
- Provide technical input on multimedia content strategy
- Ensure timely delivery of all assigned projects
- Maintain quality standards across all outputs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Multimedia, Film Production, Graphic Design, Communications, or related field
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in videography, photography, and graphic design
- Portfolio demonstrating quality work in all three areas
- Experience working with NGOs or development organizations preferred
- Previous work on donor-facing content is an advantage
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent)
- Expertise in photo editing (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom)
- Strong graphic design skills (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Canva)
- Knowledge of motion graphics is an advantage
- Understanding of brand guidelines and visual identity systems
Other Competencies:
- Excellent storytelling abilities
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to travel to field locations
WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
- Full-time engagement for 3 months
- Office-based in Nairobi with field travel as required (approximately 30% travel)
- Flexible working hours to accommodate field documentation schedules
NOTES:
World Vision Kenya is a Christian, relief, advocacy and development organisation that is committed to improving the well-being of children, families and communities in Kenya. We partner with communities, the Government, sponsors, donors and corporates to help the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and enjoy life in all its fullness. With our advocacy work, we enable the voices of children and their communities to` reach decision makers, who have power to change unjust policies and practices. We implement sustainable development projects in Education, Health, Child Protection, Food Security, Economic Empowerment, as well as Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. World Vision has a vast reach in Kenya, Its transformative development initiatives are spread across 37 counties, nationwide. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
World Vision Kenya is part of the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Process within the Humanitarian and Development Sector and all candidates will thus be screened as appropriate for any safeguarding related misconduct.
World Vision Kenya does not, and will never, solicit money for any part of its recruitment processes including short-listing, interviews, background, and/or medical check-ups.
World Vision Kenya will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondence or any loss of money or theft which may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only