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Social Media & Communications Officer
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-23Close date2026-09-29ExperienceNot specifiedSourceGAP Recruitment KenyaSalaryCompetitive salary based on experience
social mediacommunicationscontent creationnairobion-sitecommunity managementshort-form videotraining institutionmid-levelfull timeinternshipsocial media
AI summary
A training institution in Kenya with multiple branches and an international placement programme is hiring a Social Media & Communications Officer based in Nairobi. The role is roughly 60% hands-on social content and community management and 40% institutional communication, reporting to the Managing Director. Applications close on 29th September 2026.
- Nairobi on-site role with travel to branches
- Reports directly to the Managing Director
- Focus on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube content
- Requires growing an audience past 25,000 followers
- Deadline is 29th September 2026
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AI salary guide
Source salary availableThe source lists Competitive salary based on experience. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
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- UnclearRelated work experienceThe text mentions experience, but the exact level should be confirmed at source.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, social media, communicationsThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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- Place your strongest Social Media & Communications Officer evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Kenya employer and the role in Nairobi.
- Add concrete examples related to internship, social media, communications, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from GAP Recruitment Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-09-29.
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- GAP Recruitment Kenya
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- Application method is clear
- Deadline is available: 2026-09-29
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- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Nairobi under the listed contract or schedule?
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Original source description
- Social Media & Communications Officer
- Location:
- Nairobi on-site (with travel to branches)
- Reports to:
- Managing Director
- Deadline: 29th September 2026
- About Our Client
- Our client is a well-established training institution in Kenya, with multiple branches and an international placement programme connecting Kenyan professionals with employers abroad.
- The role
- You own how our client shows up publicly, day to day on social channels, and in the more formal communication that goes to partners, employers and the press. Roughly 60% hands-on social content and community management, 40% institutional communication.
- What you'll do
- Plan and produce content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube, including shooting and editing short video at our client's branches.
- Grow the channels deliberately, not incidentally: test formats, read the numbers, do more of what works.
- Manage comments and DMs, answer or route enquiries from prospective students and candidates, and log every lead properly.
- Tell candidates' stories: successful placements, exam successes, and the different pathways people take to get there.
- Write announcements, newsletters, partner-facing updates and website copy.
- Support employer and institutional communication abroad alongside the Managing Director.
- Report monthly on reach, engagement and enquiries generated.
- What our client is really looking for
- A track record of building an audience. If you've grown and managed an Instagram or TikTok account past 25,000 followers, your own or on behalf of a brand, we want to talk to you. Tell us which account, where it stood when you took it on, and what you did to grow it.
- Also needed
- Strong written English
- Ability to produce and edit short-form video yourself (CapCut or equivalent)
- Solid photography skills
- Sound judgment handling public complaints and sensitive candidate information
- Educational background in Mass Media, Communication, Journalism, Fine Art or a related field
- Nice to have
- Proficiency in German
- Experience in education, recruitment or migration
- Paid social (Meta Ads) experience
- What our client offers
- Competitive salary based on experience, relevant language training, and the chance to shape the public voice of a growing institution working across multiple countries.
- Application Deadline
- Interested candidates should submit their CV to
- Our Website
- by latest
- 29th September 2026.
- For any inquiries, please contact us at
- +254 784 155 512.
- Gap Recruitment Services Limited does not charge candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Source and provenanceSource: GAP Recruitment Kenya. Last checked: 2026-09-27.Kazi Connect is a job discovery service, not the employer. Always confirm the vacancy at the original source.Summaries may be AI-assisted. Report inaccurate content.
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