ABOUT LAW
Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) is an independent non-profit association comprised of human rights lawyers and jurists united in our belief that those who have experienced human rights violations and international crimes should receive targeted, survivor-centred, gender-competent and trauma-informed support to access the justice they deserve. LAW’s team operates on the ground in conflict-affected contexts combining national and international expertise. We work directly with survivors and their communities, building their capacity to meaningfully engage with justice and advocacy processes. Alongside this, we provide technical assistance to strengthen justice institutions to ensure they are equipped to deliver justice and work with legislators to promote accountability and the rule of law.
Across 18 countries LAW implements creative accountability and justice strategies, including strategic litigation at national, regional and international levels. LAW’s vision "A world where all victims and survivors have access to justice, so that impunity is not a barrier to sustainable peace.”
THE ROLE
LAW’s Nairobi office manages programmes in Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan and South Sudan, and is strategically based to build networks and partnerships, working with a wide range of stakeholders on human rights issues affecting the population, and in the fight against impunity.
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Communications Coordinator
to help amplify LAW’s voice and impact across the region. You will work closely with our Programme Managers on the ground and our Communications Manager in Geneva to raise LAW’s profile and showcase the important work we’re doing.
In this role, you'll shape and strengthen our regional communications, collaborating with programme teams, partners, and colleagues across our Hub Offices. You'll be at the heart of storytelling that matters—crafting compelling, high-quality content for a variety of platforms, especially social media.
MORE ABOUT THE POSITION
Where?
The position will be based at LAW’s
Nairobi
Office in Kenya. You must have the right to work in Kenya.
Duration:
12 Months on a full-time basis with possibility of extension subject to funding.
Salary:
Salary range Level 4 point 1 to 3 (based on experience) plus benefits.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Communications
Coordinator
will work collaboratively with programme teams in the field, extracting key impact information to increase visibility, profile key events and advocacy activities in the region, and globally. The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:
Strategic Communication
- Develop an activity calendar for the programmes (Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Sudan), covering plans for social media; website, press, exhibitions,
events, awards and external communication.
- Monitor and track indicators and evaluate media coverage, campaigns, publication prints and digital to maximise
efficiency.
- Coordinate and support preparation of key messaging, research reports, and concept notes for events.
- Attend LAW and/or external partner events together with the Programme Manager and develop relevant content.
- Establish strong relationships with and maintain list of national and regional network and journalistic contacts.
- Attend field visits (including with regional travel), and take professional photos and videos for championing and profiling successful stories and social media posts.
- Collate information from
country programmes for the global newsletters and website content,
in coordination with the Communications Manager in Geneva.
- Any other task requested by management.
Social Media and Digital Engagement
- Support the Communications Manager to develop a social media plan and identify various audiences for LAW’s social media channels, and how to increase LAW’s engagement in country.
- Collaborate to populate the global social media plan, and in coordination with the Communications Manager, design, deliver and maintain engaging content for LAW’s key social media channels, including Twitter, to create impactful stories, case studies, and other engaging content.
- Maintain a strong coordination mechanism with locally hired consultants, as videographers and photographers, and with global graphic designers and
coordinate planning and deliverables.
- In coordination with the Communications Manager, ensure all visual materials developed by the global graphic designer meet the expectations, and match LAW’s visual identity and vision.
- Lead on the creation, and design of innovative, information toolkits (audio, digital).
- Maintain and update
content for regional website pages.
- Research and analyze performance on the various platforms and make recommendations on how to improve our communications.
Events & Campaigns
- Lead in planning and hosting public events, roundtables, briefings, etc, across programmes, in Nairobi and other offices in the region.
- Provide logistical support for missions and events including visa, travel, accommodation arrangements for participants and LAW staff traveling to Nairobi/other countries in the region.
- Prepare materials for events including save the dates, invitations, flyers, agendas, and distribute in coordination with Programme Managers.
- Provide other administrative and procurement support in the Nairobi office as needed.
This post will require travel toprogramme countries including Somalia , Sudan and South Sudan.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, media relations, journalism or relevant
field;
- Minimum 4 years demonstrated experience working in journalism, media relations, advocacy or communications in a similar role.
- 4 years proven experience in a similar role
designing, drafting and developing traditional and social media content for
dissemination.
- Demonstrated experience in journalism.
- Relevant experience working within an international NGOs is preferred, ideally in human rights or humanitarian field.
- Track record of highly effective content production and social media management.
- Excellent knowledge of video
editing.
- Excellent written and oral skills in English and second regional language (Arabic) is an asset, with the ability to clearly articulate information to various audiences and stakeholders.
- Ability to work on own initiative and part of the wider team.
- Experience in photography, ideally with DSLR cameras or similar preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint
and strong technical literacy.
- The legal right to work in Kenya.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have a talent for powerful communication, a strong eye for detail, and a deep interest in human rights, governance, public administration, digitisation, or reform—we’d love to hear from you.
To apply please click on this link: https://legalactionworldwide.bamboohr.com/careers/61
The deadline for applications is 9 a.m. Nairobi
time on 31st August 2025.
At LAW we are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues reflecting the people and communities that we represent and support. Our team includes many nationalities with diverse professional backgrounds, skills and knowledge. This enables us to deliver and understand the cultural and political contexts on the ground and to tailor our support effectively and appropriately.
🔗 Learn more at: www.legalactionworldwide.org