Communications Assistant – East Africa (Maternity Cover)

Hivos is hiring a Communications Assistant in Nairobi, Kenya, to fill a temporary maternity leave position. This hybrid role supports the team’s ongoing communications work in East Africa, ensuring continuity during the coverage period.

What it offers

This is a temporary job to cover maternity leave. The role focuses on communications support, including managing digital content, coordinating campaigns, and maintaining organizational communication channels. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Who can apply

Applicants must be qualified professionals with experience in communications, project coordination, or digital content management. Fluency in English is required, and experience in East African contexts is a plus.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter explaining their fit for the role to [Hivos’ HR contact email] via [BambooHR application portal]. No formal application steps are detailed beyond this submission.

Good to know

• Temporary duration: Coverage for maternity leave (duration not specified).
• Location: Hybrid (Nairobi, Kenya).
• Key responsibilities: Communications support, digital content management, campaign coordination.
• Language: English required.
• Experience: Communications, project coordination, East African context preferred.