Communications Consultant - CARE, Nairobi

This vacancy presents a chance to join a leading organization. CARE Kenya seeks to engage an experienced Communications consultant who will strengthen visibility, craft impactful messaging, and support donor engagement through high-quality materials, events, and strategic partnerships. This consultancy will ensure that CARE Kenya’s voice is consistent, professional, and aligned with its programmatic pillars and cross-cutting ambitions, ultimately driving resource mobilization and long-term sustainability. Scope of Work The consultant will be responsible for:

• Strategy Development: Draft and implement a comprehensive communications and visibility strategy.

• Content Creation: Produce high-quality materials (press releases, newsletters, reports, social media content, website and YouTube content, success stories).

• Media Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with media houses, journalists, and influencers.

• Digital Presence: Manage and optimize social media platforms and website content.

• Capacity Building: Train staff on effective communication, branding, and media engagement.

• Event Support: Provide communications support for workshops, conferences, and campaigns.

• Monitoring & Evaluation: Track communication outputs and outcomes, providing regular reports.

Deliverables

• Communications and visibility strategy document.

• Monthly content calendar and social media analytics reports.

• Press releases, newsletters, and success stories.

• Media coverage reports.

• Training sessions and capacity-building materials.

• Final reports summarizing achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations (internal and external reports)

Required Qualifications: & Experience

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in communications, preferably in NGOs or development sector.

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

• Experience with digital media management and analytics.

• Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including government, donors, and communities.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.