Content Associate
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GiveDirectly is hiring a Content Associate on a fixed-term contract in Nairobi to strengthen Kenya's content collection and storytelling. The role involves coordinating recipient story production, writing articles, and developing a content strategy aligned with programme priorities. The position reports to the Manager - External Relations and requires strong communication, project management, and video production skills.
- Fixed-term contract based in Nairobi, Kenya
- Mid-level role focused on recipient storytelling and content strategy
- Owns content collection, filming, editing, and article writing
- Requires excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Video production, project management, and deadline-driven skills needed
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Content Associate (Fixed Term Contract)NewNairobi, Kenya | GiveDirectly
Content Associate (Fixed Term Contract)NewNairobi, Kenya
GiveDirectly
Nairobi
International
Mid level
Speaks English
Apply
Summary by Impactpool
The Content Associate Manager at GiveDirectly will enhance Kenya's content collection system and storytelling efforts, empowering cash transfer recipients to share their stories. This role involves coordinating the production of content, writing articles, and developing a content strategy aligned with organizational priorities. The manager will also engage with external stakeholders and support field visits to showcase the impact of GiveDirectly's work. The position requires strong communication and project management skills, along with a passion for the mission of advancing poverty alleviation.
Candidate
Requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Video production skills (scripting, editing)
Self-starter with ability to meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong writing skills
Excellent organisational and project management skills
Excellent video production skills (scripting, researching & hiring freelancers, post production editorial skills)
Self starter who is able to figure things out and hit deadlines
An excitement and energy for the work we do
Demonstrated
for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Summary by Impactpool
The Content Associate Manager at GiveDirectly will enhance Kenya's content collection system and storytelling efforts, empowering cash transfer recipients to share their stories. This role involves coordinating the production of content, writing articles, and developing a content strategy aligned with organizational priorities. The manager will also engage with external stakeholders and support field visits to showcase the impact of GiveDirectly's work. The position requires strong communication and project management skills, along with a passion for the mission of advancing poverty alleviation.
Candidate
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Video production skills (scripting, editing)
Self-starter with ability to meet deadlines
Experience
working in multi-cultural teams
Fluent in English
Degree in related field
in communications/media and content development
Alignment with GiveDirectly's core values
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Good interpersonal and coaching skills
Attention to detail and numerical skills
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
Conflict management skills
GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the
research
to back it up. Our work has been covered by
The Economist
,
NPR
,
TED
, and
The Washington Post
. We are one of
Time100’s
Most Influential Companies of 2026.
Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth. Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our
values
and
hear from the people who do
. If they resonate, this could be a great fit!
The Content Associate Manager will build out Kenya’s content collection system and improve our in-country storytelling: empowering the people receiving cash transfers (recipients) to tell their own stories and enabling the content team to collect content that will drive awareness of the voices of people in poverty. They’ll also support the in-country office’s work representing our work and impact on external stakeholders through field visits and reports under the direct supervision of the Manager - External Relations.
Unique and transparent recipient story collection has been vital in driving awareness for GiveDirectly’s work, enabling us to raise and deliver more funds to people in poverty. Public efforts like GDLive, as well as our short film and social media posts, bring public attention to the specific lives of the people we seek to assist. Specific, unfiltered stories of the recipients donors reached encourage continued giving.
working well across distributed, multi-cultural teams
Fluent in English
Degree in related field
Relevant
in Communications/media and content development
Alignment with
GiveDirectly core values
and commitment to advancing GD’s mission
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information
Good interpersonal; communication skills and coaching skills
Excellent organizational skills
Attention to detail, good numerical skills
Ability to work in a strict deadline-driven environment
Maintains healthy team dynamics through well-developed conflict management skills
Recognizes and acknowledges team and individual performance
Nice to haves:
(not requirements, but mention if this is you)
Canva or Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/Premiere
with camera technologies (single or multiple camera shoots)
Professional storytelling / creative writing
Video editing for social: Premiere, CapCut, or DaVinci; comfort with vertical/short-form
Working through an interpreter, or interviewing in a language other than the one you write in
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
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working in multi-cultural teams
Fluent in English
Degree in related field
in communications/media and content development
Alignment with GiveDirectly's core values
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Good interpersonal and coaching skills
Attention to detail and numerical skills
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
Conflict management skills
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Content Associate (Fixed Term Contract)NewNairobi, Kenya
GiveDirectly
Nairobi
International
Mid level
Speaks English
Apply
Responsibilities
- Content Collection- 50%
- Own information gathering and storytelling about GiveDirectly’s programmes, identifying people, programme moments, field activities and data that can become high-value content.
- Coordinate the production, filming and editing of recipient stories and other field-based content.
- Write and edit articles, recipient stories and other content, conducting interviews as needed.
- Generate, research and pitch content ideas aligned with Kenya’s programmes and strategic priorities.
- Develop and maintain a Kenya content strategy and editorial calendar aligned with GiveDirectly’s strategic priorities, programmes and external relations objectives.
- Translate complex programme, policy and external relations work into clear, compelling and accessible stories for different audiences.
- Improve and codify content collection practices, setting and maintaining standards for the quantity and quality of stories collected by the Content team.
- Maintain a photo and video asset library, including metadata tagging and consent tracking.
- Support the Content Creation Manager in training in-country teams on GDLives and content collection practices.
- Collaborate with Partnerships, Growth and in-country management teams to build buy-in and deliver against cross-functional content priorities.
- Content Innovation - 20%
- Drive innovation in creative styles and techniques for documenting GiveDirectly’s work.
- Cultivate a roster of local filmmakers, photographers and artists for special projects and creative collaborations.
- Collaborate with recipients to enable them to tell their own stories through appropriate technology, tools and training.
- Shoot and edit high-quality short-form video, photography and digital stories for social media, donor communications, reports and external engagements.
- Produce reels, short documentaries, photo essays, interviews, event coverage and other multimedia formats.
- Develop creative concepts, storyboards and production plans for multimedia projects.
- Independently capture high-quality content during field visits and programme activities.
- Adapt and edit content for different platforms and audiences while maintaining GD’s brand and safeguarding standards.
- Build and maintain a reusable library of high-quality Kenya imagery, video, recipient stories, programme footage and organisational assets.
- External Relations- 25%
- Host and coordinate field visits for government officials, donors and partners, ensuring high-quality stakeholder engagement.
- Represent GiveDirectly in appropriate stakeholder meetings and support relationship management with government counterparts.
- Provide strategic support to assigned government functions, including identifying and managing communications risks and issues.
- Capture and package key moments from government, donor and partner engagements into compelling proof-of-impact materials, including factsheets, photo essays and briefing assets.
- Support the preparation of communications and materials for key government, donor and partner engagements.
- Identify opportunities where storytelling can strengthen stakeholder relationships and GiveDirectly's positioning.
- Manage the Government Relations contact database, dashboards and communications asset management.
- Maintain a repository of approved Kenya programme evidence, photography, videos, quotes, stories and other communications assets.
- Support internal training and capacity building on Government and External Relations priorities.
- Kenya media calendar (5%)
- Support the preparation and production of the quarterly reports
- Perform other duties as and when required