Regional Digital Communication Specialist Job Opportunity 2026

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeking a Regional Digital Communication Specialist to lead digital content and social media strategy for Africa from Nairobi.

What it offers

• Opportunity to contribute to humanitarian efforts protecting conflict victims worldwide
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedule

Who can apply

• University education in communication or a related field
• Minimum 6–9 years’ overall professional experience with 5 years’ experience in digital communication
• Capacity to analyse political and social environments
• Good knowledge of online design, content editing, social media monitoring and management tools (Asana, Canva, Sprinklr)
• Very good knowledge of Drupal CMS and Google Analytics
• Excellent public speaking skills and ability to communicate technicalities to training audiences
• Fluency in written and spoken English is a must; French and/or other languages is an added advantage

What you'll do

• Develop and implement regional digital communication strategies
• Create, edit, and publish high-quality digital content (feature stories, news, photo galleries, videos, social media posts, threads, GIFs)
• Manage official social media channels, engage communities, and maintain brand voice
• Plan, execute, and evaluate integrated digital campaigns with defined objectives and KPIs
• Maintain editorial calendars aligned with institutional priorities and global campaigns
• Coordinate content production and review across regional teams and delegations
• Provide technical and editorial guidance on content development and social media best practices
• Develop and promote Information as Aid content
• Provide SEO and SEM guidance to improve discoverability
• Monitor digital trends, audience behaviour, and platform performance using analytics tools
• Produce performance reports and recommend improvements
• Conduct social listening to detect reputational risks
• Maintain technical integrity and security of digital platforms
• Design and deliver capacity-building initiatives on digital strategies and tools

How to apply

• Apply via the ICRC careers portal before the deadline
• Ensure you have the legal right to live and work in Kenya at the time of application (ICRC will not sponsor or obtain work permits)

Good to know

• Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Type of contract: 1-year fixed-term contract (renewable subject to budget discussion and performance)
• Job level: B3
• Application deadline: 06/08/2026