Communications Consultant (Independent Consultancy)

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
  
• Minimum 3 years of relevant communication work experience, ideally in international development or child protection sectors.
  
• At least 2 years of hands-on photography, videography, and content creation.
  
• Proven experience in writing, editing, and graphic design tools (Canva/Adobe).
  
• Familiarity with digital platforms: Google Analytics, Tweetdeck, Mailchimp, etc.
  
• Prior NGO or INGO experience is highly preferred.
  
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
  
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
  
• Willingness to travel to project sites across Kenya.
  

• Corporate Communication
  
• Support implementation of the country-specific communication strategies.
  
• Lead the creation and dissemination of internal and external communication content aligned with TdH NL branding.
  
• Marketing & Visual Communication
  
• Review communication materials from partners for alignment with branding and donor requirements.
  
• Assist in developing, designing, and procuring collateral such as IEC materials, programme visuals, and reports.
  
• Communication for Advocacy
  
• Collaborate with the country and global teams to document and package success stories and lessons learned.
  
• Provide communication support for events, donor visits, and advocacy campaigns.
  
• Digital Communication
  
• Manage social media accounts (Africa Facebook account and Global LinkedIn account).
  
• Create ethical, inclusive multimedia content (photos, videos, podcasts) in line with TdH NL’s Ethical Content Policy.
  
• Media Engagement
  
• Draft media materials: press releases, opinion articles, talking points.
  

• Coordinate media interviews and monitor media coverage of TdH NL activities.
  

  Capacity Building & Internal Communication
  

• Provide overall communication training to staff and partners, including training on branding, storytelling, and the Ethical content policy.
  
• Support internal brand alignment activities.
  
• Facilitate team participation in internal communication meetings and global updates.