ABOUT THE COMPANY
Youth Agenda (YAA) is an independent, national, non-profit, non-partisan youth led and youth serving organization founded in 1996. Sparked by evidence exclusion of youth in spheres of life and fuelled by a passion for the ‘total’ youth. Youth Agenda’s mission is to make the youth factor count by influencing, linking and enhancing youth access to social, economic, cultural and political opportunities.
JOB SUMMARY
Qualifications and ExperienceApplicants should possess:A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Film Production, Marketing, or a related field.At least one (1) year of relevant professional experience in communications, digital media, graphic design, content creation, or a related role.Demonstrated experience in graphic design, photography, videography, and photo/video editing.Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.Proven experience managing social media accounts and creating engaging digital content.Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.Willingness to travel occasionally within Kenya and provide communications support during weekend or evening events when required.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop engaging content for YAA’s social media platforms, website and other communication channels.Design innovative digital and print communication materials, including posters, brochures, infographics, banners, presentations, and campaign materials.Capture high-quality photographs and videos during meetings, trainings, community engagements, and public events.Edit photographs and produce engaging short-form and long-form videos for digital platforms.Support planning and implementation of digital campaigns to increase YAA’s visibility, engagement, and brand recognition.Manage and grow YAA’s social media platforms by creating content calendars, scheduling posts, engaging audiences, and monitoring performance.Develop compelling human-interest stories, success stories, testimonials, and programme highlights.Maintain an organized digital archive of photographs, videos, and communication assets.Ensure consistency in YAA’s visual identity and branding across all communication products.Support media engagement, live coverage of events, and communications during campaigns.Perform any other communications-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Ability to coordinate, Written communication, Digital content development and editing (social media, blogs, etc.), Public Relations, Corporate communications
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree