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Communications & Advocacy Officer at Agency for Cross Border Pastoralists Development (APaD)

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Job Description

The Agency for Cross-Border Pastoralists Development (APaD) is seeking a creative, dynamic, and resultsoriented Communications and Advocacy Officer to lead its internal and external communication and advocacy efforts. The Officer will be responsible for amplifying APaD’s visibility and impact, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and supporting policy and advocacy initiatives through compelling storytelling, strategic messaging, and targeted outreach.

Job Industry

Media, Advertising And Branding

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Develop and implement APaD’s communications and advocacy strategies in line with organizational priorities.
  • Generate high-quality content, including newsletters, press releases, success stories, brochures, policy briefs, and case studies.
  • Manage and grow APaD’s digital presence, including regular updates on the website and social media platforms (Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.).
  • Document and disseminate program outcomes, human-interest stories, and lessons learned through text, photography, and video.
  • Support the design and execution of advocacy campaigns aimed at promoting policy change, inclusive governance, and community engagement.
  • Build and maintain relationships with media houses, journalists, and communication professionals.
  • Maintain a media and communications database (journalists, influencers, publications, partners).
  • Work closely with program teams to ensure coherent branding, messaging, and donor visibility.
  • Provide communications support during key events, donor visits, community forums, and policy dialogues.
  • Contribute to the production of knowledge products, including infographics, presentations, and video documentaries.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Development Studies, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in communications, advocacy, or media relations, preferably in the nonprofit or development sector.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills in English and Kiswahili.
  • Strong digital communication and social media skills, including content creation, community engagement, and analytics.
  • Proficiency in graphic design, photography, videography, and editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
  • Experience in advocacy, campaign management, and stakeholder engagement is an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of pastoralist communities, peacebuilding, development, humanitarian, or cross-border programming is desirable.
  • High levels of initiative, creativity, cultural sensitivity, and attention to detail

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

  • A cover letter
  • A detailed and up-to-date CV
  • Copies of academic certificates, professional certifications, and testimonials
  • Contact information for three professional referees
  • Applications should be sent via email, addressed to the Human Resource Officer, at recruitmenthr@apadkenya.org. The email subject line should clearly indicate the position being applied for.  The deadline for submission is 21st July 2025, at 5:00 PM EAT (Close of Business).

Close Date

21/07/2025

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