Mobilisation and Communications Officer

Join Fight Inequality Alliance (FIA) as a Mobilisation and Communications Officer in Kenya and help drive national organising, membership growth, and communications aligned with FIA’s 10-year global strategy.

What it offers

• One-year contract based in Nairobi, Kenya
• Salary of 115,000 KES per month
• Opportunity to contribute to a global movement tackling inequality and building alternatives to neoliberalism

Who can apply

• Minimum Diploma in Community Development, Development Studies, Communication and Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration, Project Management, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree is an added advantage
• At least four years of relevant experience in grassroots organising, mobilisation, movement building, membership engagement, communications, or community outreach, preferably in civil society, social movements, coalitions, or nonprofits
• Experience designing and implementing membership outreach, organising, and mobilisation strategies
• Experience managing digital communications and social media platforms
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including community-based organisations, NGOs, donors, and networks
• Strong understanding of grassroots organising, movement building, power-building approaches, and membership engagement
• Good understanding of inequality, social justice, feminist principles, and human rights issues
• Knowledge of Kenya’s civic space and stakeholder landscape
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent command of English; proficiency in Kiswahili or another Kenyan language is an advantage
• Willingness to travel and work closely with grassroots communities across counties

What you'll do

• Support delivery of FIA’s vision within the FIA Kenya National Secretariat
• Build and sustain strong membership at national and grassroots levels across counties and movement organisations
• Implement FIA’s membership policy and manage the full membership cycle: recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention
• Plan and execute national mobilisation strategies and campaigns aligned with global objectives
• Coordinate outreach, community engagement, and events that deepen member participation and action
• Maintain accurate membership data, systems, and records for organising and reporting
• Develop and deliver communications (digital, media, and member-facing) in support of mobilisation and membership goals
• Support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting at the national level

How to apply

• Click the "apply" button to start the application process
• Applications close on 6th August 2026 at 23:59 UTC/GMT
• Upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria
• Due to high volumes of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• If no feedback is received within three weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
• FIA reserves the right to withdraw the vacancy at any time