Communication Officer

JOB VACANCY

About

Siasa Place (SP) is a youth-led, youth-focused civic-tech organization established in 2015 that specializes in building confidence, skills, competencies and institutional structures necessary for meaningful and dignified participation of young people in politics, governance and their civic life.

Siasa Place seeks to recruit a highly motivated, visionary, dynamic and results oriented candidate to fill the role of a communication officer. We strongly encourage applications from young people, women, and individuals from diverse backgrounds

Role Summary

The Communications Officer will lead the organization’s storytelling, digital engagement, and content production efforts. The role requires a creative and strategic communicator with a strong journalistic background, deep understanding of youth, governance, and digital trends, and the ability to translate complex civic issues into engaging, accessible content.

The officer will manage Siasa Place’s digital presence, produce multimedia content, and support programme visibility, particularly in areas related to digital democracy, youth participation, and information integrity. The officer direct reporting line will be the Program Manager – Politics, Tech & Rights.

Key Responsibilities

1. Content Development & Storytelling
   • Develop compelling stories, articles, blogs, and reports on governance, youth
   • participation, and digital democracy
   • Translate technical and policy issues into clear, engaging public-facing content
   • Document project activities, including field visits, Barazas, and stakeholder Engagements
2. Multimedia Production
   • Shoot and edit high-quality photos and videos for social media and reports
   • Produce short-form digital content (reels, TikToks, interviews, explainers)
   • Manage post-production editing using relevant tools
3. Social Media Management
   • Manage and grow Siasa Place’s social media platforms (Twitter/X, Instagram,
   • Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn)
   • Monitor trends, especially youth, governance, and political discourse online
   • Develop and implement content calendars and digital campaigns
4. Strategic Communications
   • Support visibility of programmes, partners, and donor-funded projects
   • Develop communication strategies for campaigns and initiatives
   • Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all platforms
5. Design & Digital Content Creation
   • Create visual content using tools such as Canva, Adobe InDesign, and similar platforms
   • Design reports, briefs, presentations, and social media graphics
   • Ensure high-quality visual storytelling aligned with organisational branding
6. Facilitation & Engagement
   • Support facilitation of workshops, youth engagements, and community dialogues
   • Engage with youth audiences and stakeholders during events
   • Contribute to discussions on governance, digital participation, and social media trends

Required Qualifications & Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, or related field
2. Strong journalistic background with excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
3. Experience managing social media platforms and digital campaigns
4. Proven ability to shoot and edit photo/video content
5. Experience in digital design (Canva, Adobe InDesign, or similar tools)
6. Understanding of youth engagement, governance issues, and digital trends in Kenya
7. Strong facilitation and communication skills

Key Competencies

1. Creative and strategic thinker
2. Strong understanding of digital culture and social media trends
3. Ability to simplify complex issues into engaging content
4. Strong organisational and time management skills
5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively
6. Passion for civic engagement, youth empowerment, and democracy

Desirable Skills

1. Experience working in civil society or governance-related projects
2. Knowledge of digital democracy issues
3. Graphic design and branding experience
4. Familiarity with analytics tools for social media performance

Location: Siasa Place head Office
Position Type: Contractual

BENEFITS

1. Comprehensive Insurance Cover
2. Hybrid Working Environment
3. Professional development support
4. Staff debriefing sessions

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified applicants are to send a cover letter plus their latest CV and other academic credentials through support@siasaplace.com with the subject Communication Officer Application – Applicant Name on or before 14 May 2026

Siasa Place is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant