Communications Assistant at Oceans Alive Foundation

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Communications Assistant to support our Public relations and communications officer in developing external communication materials for donors, partners, community stakeholders and to the public
including development of films, media, storytelling, and the implementation of media campaigns, events, and exhibitions and maintaining OA digital capacity, institutional memory, film library, PR materials, website, presentations and upkeep of the database on the OA dedicated server.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support in the development of OA external communications, both educational and impact results, through media campaigns and storytelling using a peer-to-peer approach and living-classrooms to tell of established and successful solutions
• Contribute to the production and development of film, leaflets, posters and media content, making of impact stories and outreach material both for partners and donors, local community stakeholders, other stakeholders and for international audiences
• Assist in the management of OA footage, media, and awareness materials and resources and contributing  to the development of well-written and photographically illustrated reports, informative newsletters and newsfeeds
• Assist in the planning and preparation of OA festivals, exhibitions, events, and partner hosting. Work together with the Program Leads to develop organized working systems, personal goals, targets, and evaluations that are in line with PR and communications content timelines, expectations and deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or media work.
• 3–5 years in media campaign development, storytelling, and content production working with NGOs, conservation organizations, community-based organizations, or development programs.
• Experience in fundraising, grant management, and Kenyan regulations.
• Experience in fundraising communications and grant-related visibility requirements is an added advantage.
• Passion for marine conservation; fluent in English and Swahili.
• Ability to thrive in a coastal, community-focused environment.