Content Associate (Fixed Term Contract)

GiveDirectly, a leading organization delivering $1 billion in cash transfers to over 2 million people in poverty across 15 countries, is hiring a Content Associate in Nairobi, Kenya for a fixed-term contract. This role focuses on collecting and amplifying recipient stories to drive awareness of GiveDirectly’s impact, using field visits, reports, and multimedia content. The position emphasizes empowering marginalized voices through transparent storytelling and supporting external stakeholder engagement. The role blends content creation, fieldwork, and strategic reporting under the Manager - External Relations’ supervision.

What it offers

• Content creation and storytelling: Own information gathering, filming, editing, and producing recipient stories and field-based content.
• Fieldwork and reporting: Support in field visits, data collection, and reporting to external stakeholders.
• Impact-driven work: Contribute to raising awareness of GiveDirectly’s cash transfer programs through public campaigns (e.g., GDLive, social media).
• Fixed-term contract: Role is fixed-term with no explicit duration stated.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with the content team and in-country office to align storytelling with GiveDirectly’s mission.

Who can apply

Applicants should have relevant experience in content creation, field reporting, or storytelling, with a strong interest in social impact and poverty alleviation. No explicit nationality, age, or education-level requirements are stated, but prior work in Kenya or East Africa would be advantageous.

What you'll do

• 50% content collection: Identify and gather high-value content (stories, data, field moments) from recipients and program activities.
• Field-based storytelling: Coordinate filming, editing, and production of recipient stories and multimedia content.
• External stakeholder engagement: Support the Manager - External Relations in field visits, reports, and representing GiveDirectly’s work to external audiences.
• Data-driven storytelling: Use field data and program insights to craft compelling narratives for awareness campaigns.

How to apply

• Submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your skills align with GiveDirectly’s mission.
• Provide a portfolio showcasing content creation, field reporting, or storytelling experience (e.g., videos, articles, reports).
• Include a resume highlighting relevant experience.
• Apply through GiveDirectly’s official job portal or email (exact instructions not provided in the snippet).

Good to know

• Location: Nairobi, Kenya (on-site or hybrid, if applicable).
• Culture: GiveDirectly values candidness, analysis, and non-hierarchical collaboration.
• Mission alignment: Strong preference for candidates who are passionate about cash transfer programs, poverty alleviation, and recipient-centered storytelling.
• No explicit salary or benefits: Funding or compensation details are not provided in the snippet.