Careers at InformAction

Job Purpose 

• The Field Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of InformAction’s programmes within the assigned region, strengthening community engagement and partnerships, monitoring the human rights and civic space environment, and ensuring quality delivery of project activities in line with organizational priorities and donor requirements. The position supports democratic governance, accountability, peaceful civic participation and protection of human rights, particularly within Kenya’s evolving political and electoral context.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate community mobilization activities, including mobile screening dialogues, civic education, public participation forums and strengthening of Community Action Teams (CATs), ensuring meaningful participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities and marginalized groups.
• Coordinate implementation of regional programme activities, work plans and budgets, ensuring timely delivery of outputs and compliance with organizational and donor requirements
• Monitor, document and analyze human rights violations, civic space developments, governance trends and election-related issues, producing timely reports, early warning briefs and evidence to inform advocacy and programme adaptation
• Support peaceful elections and democratic governance initiatives through conflict-sensitive programming, documentation of electoral developments and collaboration with county stakeholders, peace actors and civil society networks.
• Support the Small Grants Manager in coordinating partner activities at the county level, as requested, including providing capacity strengthening and technical support to grantee partners, conducting field monitoring and verification visits, following up on agreed action points, collecting implementation data, success stories and lessons learned, and undertaking other field-based support to the Small Grants function as assigned.
• Coordinate logistical and operational arrangements for field-based and online advocacy, civic engagement and public participation activities.
• Liaise with county governments, constitutional commissions, county-based partners, local authorities, civil society organizations, community leaders, media and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and support effective implementation of programme activities.
• Support partner compliance with safeguarding, security and operational procedures during field activities, escalating any concerns to the relevant programme staff.
• Support programme quality through Results-Based Management (RBM), monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability processes, ensuring timely reporting, quality data, community feedback mechanisms and organizational learning.
• Support efficient management of regional operations by overseeing activity logistics, procurement processes, budget monitoring, asset management, risk and security monitoring, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding, PSEAH, fraud prevention, whistleblowing, data protection and other organizational policies.
• Document programme achievements, case studies and lessons learned, and contribute to advocacy, communications and donor visibility activities.
• Supervise and mentor regional support staff, consultants and volunteers where applicable, promoting teamwork, accountability and continuous learning.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Community Engagement Lead consistent with the objectives of the position.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Law, or a related field. Management experience is an added advantage.
• Basic accounting skills.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years experience with a non-profit organization, with proven involvement in civic activism and public affairs.
• Established community action networks.
• Residency or strong connections within the community.
• Proficiency in Swahili, English, and local languages such as Nandi and Masai.
• Knowledge of the non-profit, human rights, and governance sectors, including understanding the political, socio-economic, and security contexts in Kenya and their impact on communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to the ideals of political activism.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Facilitation skills
• Computer literate
• Flexibility
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Honesty
• Strong internal motivation and sense of initiative, and must be able to work without constant supervision
• Sound political judgment
• Commitment to InformAction’s mission, vision and values
• Proficiency in relevant local languages

Location: 

•  Regional Office (Eldoret) with frequent travel across Uasin Gishu, Narok and other counties as required. Candidates should be prepared for frequent travel and demonstrate awareness of security and well-being considerations relevant to the region.

Duration: 

• Fixed-term, 12 months (renewable subject to performance and funding availability)      

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Position Summary

• The Video Producer (Field-Based) will drive the production of documentary-style content in the field. They will film community screenings, facilitate and record community dialogue, conduct interviews, and produce short documentaries or video reports that reflect local realities around governance, justice, and social accountability. The role requires both technical skill and a strong orientation toward social justice.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning

• Collaborate with field-based leadership to plan film projects aligned with InformAction’s strategic themes (e.g., governance, electoral justice, human rights).
• Develop production plans: research, storyboarding, scripting, location scouting, risk assessment, and budgeting.
• Liaise with the central production team in Nairobi to align field-based content with organisational priorities.

Shooting and Fieldwork

• Film community screenings, debates, and public town-hall style meetings.
• Capture interviews, B-roll, and “day-in-the-life” footage to build narratives that reflect local issues, struggles, and action.
• Work in challenging field conditions (remote areas, limited electricity or infrastructure) to get high-quality footage while maintaining safety and ethical standards.

Editing and Post-Production

• Edit raw footage into compelling short films, documentaries, or video pieces for different platforms
• Integrate community dialogue and testimony into visual narratives, ensuring that community voices remain central.
• Work with the HQ-based production team to refine content, adding graphics, subtitles.

Community Engagement & Facilitation

• Support screening events by coordinating with facilitators to lead post-film discussions.
• Help document the community conversations on video, capturing testimonies, demands, and actionable ideas.
• Assist in mobilising and training community action teams (CATs) formed after screenings, as part of the “Watch, Discuss, Act” methodology.
• Support monitoring and evaluation efforts by providing qualitative material from the field.

Safety, Ethics & Compliance

• Ensure all video work follows ethical guidelines, especially when dealing with vulnerable groups or sensitive topics.
•  Maintain safety protocols during field production and community events.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma (or equivalent experience) in Film, Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field.
• Fluency in English, Swahili  and Kenyan local languages (Maa/Nandi) is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in video production, documentary filmmaking, or community media (preferably in field/NGO contexts).
• Strong technical skills: camera operation, sound recording, lighting, and non-linear editing (e.g., Adobe Premiere, DaVinci, Final Cut).
• Experience in fieldwork: working in remote or resource-limited contexts, travelling regularly, and engaging directly with communities.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to conduct interviews sensitively, facilitate community conversations, and build trust.
• Strong storytelling ability, with a passion for social change, human rights, and governance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Commitment to ethical media practices, respect for participants’ dignity and agency, and safety in the field.
• Driving capability is an added advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Self-starter with the capacity to work independently in the field.
• Adaptive, resilient, and resourceful in unpredictable environments.
• Empathetic, patient, and culturally sensitive.
• Team player: collaborates across fields and Nairobi-based teams.
• Driven by social justice, community empowerment, and accountability.

Location : 

• Regional Office (Eldoret) with frequent travel across Uasin Gishu, Narok and other counties as required. Candidates should be prepared for frequent travel and demonstrate awareness of security and well-being considerations relevant to the region.

Duration:

•  Fixed-term, 12 months (renewable subject to performance and funding availability)