Senior Communications Officer - Digital Communications And Engagement, Africa Regional Office

Gates Foundation

Nairobi, Kenya
Digital communications strategy
Social media management and growth
Seo/sem and paid media expertise
The Gates Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world, committed to diversity and providing exceptional benefits to employees

Job Summary

  • The Gates Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world, committed to diversity and providing exceptional benefits to employees.
  • The Senior Communications Officer will lead a digital-first communications strategy for Africa, coordinating across multiple regional offices and aligning with global communications and advocacy teams.
  • The role involves managing digital presence, leveraging analytics and insights, building digital capacity, and fostering partnerships to amplify the foundation’s impact across Africa.

Matching Summary

The Gates Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world, committed to diversity and providing exceptional benefits to employees.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • digital communications strategy
  • social media management and growth
  • SEO/SEM and paid media expertise
  • digital analytics and social listening
  • multi-country digital campaign leadership
  • stakeholder engagement and advisory
  • project management across geographies

Nice-to-have

  • creative digital storytelling
  • capacity building and training
  • collaboration across global teams
  • culturally sensitive behavior
  • French language proficiency
  • experience with influencer ecosystems
  • data-driven audience strategy

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications or related field
  • 8-10 years senior digital communications experience
  • Experience in multi-country digital marketing
  • Ability to legally work in Kenya without visa sponsorship
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%
  • Excellent English communication skills

Work Rights

Must be able to legally work in Kenya without visa sponsorship

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