Communications Officer - Graphic Design, Videography & Photography

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

To provide technical capacity in graphic design, videography and photography to the Communications and Public Engagement team, producing brand compliant multimedia content that supports World Vision Kenya’s FY26-30 strategy, programme documentation, donor reporting, stakeholder engagement and public engagement across the 33 counties of operations.

Please Note: World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization with a mission centered on following Jesus Christ in service to the world´s most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics, and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel, and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Graphic Design

• Design capacity statements, county and programme profiles, project briefs, annual reports, strategy summaries, presentation templates, social media graphics and infographics using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Turn programme data and evidence into clear infographics and data visuals, working with content developers, programme teams and the Programme Effectiveness and Impact team.
• Prepare print ready files (bleed, CMYK, correct resolution) and optimized digital assets for events, fundraising initiatives such as the Inuka Angaza Fund, and public engagement campaigns.
• Build and maintain branded templates in PowerPoint, Word and Canva so that recurring materials can be produced quickly and consistently.
• Ensure every design complies with World Vision Kenya and World Vision International brand guidelines.

Videography and Video Production

• Plan, shoot and edit videos for programme documentation, donor reporting, events, campaigns and Vision Pulse using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (or DaVinci Resolve).
• Deliver finished films with captions, licensed music, colour grading and a clean sound mix, cut to platform specifications for YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
• Conduct field shoots across the 33 counties of operation as required, upholding child safeguarding and consent standards.
• Organise and archive footage in line with WVK records management standards.

Photography

• Capture high quality photographs during field visits, events, donor engagements and emergency response, upholding child safeguarding and consent standards.
• Edit and colour correct images in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for print and digital use.
• Maintain the photo library with captions, metadata and tagging for easy retrieval by the Communications team.

Other Responsibilities

• Take part in creative planning with the Communications and Public Engagement team and deliver all assigned projects on time.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor or designee.
• Attend and participate in daily and weekly chapel and devotional meetings.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional experience

• Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in graphic design, with proven videography and photography skills.
• A portfolio showing print and digital design (reports, profiles, infographics, social media), edited video and photography. Shortlisted candidates will complete a practical design and editing test.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (or DaVinci Resolve) for video editing and motion graphics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom for photo editing and Canva for templates used by non-designers.
• Working knowledge of DSLR or mirrorless cameras, lenses, lighting and audio recording equipment.
• Sound understanding of brand guidelines and child safeguarding principles in visual content.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachelor degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia, Film Production, Communications or a related field.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Motion graphics and animation skills in Adobe After Effects.
• Drone videography and photography with a valid KCAA license.
• Familiarity with Figma or Adobe Express for quick digital layouts.
• Strong creative eye, attention to detail and ability to deliver to brief under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team, with willingness to travel across Kenya.

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 30% of the time.
• Physical Requirements: Office based in Nairobi with field travel as required.

Notice:World Vision Kenya is part of the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Process within the Humanitarian and Development Sector and all candidates will thus be screened as appropriate for any safeguarding related misconduct.

World Vision Kenya does not, and will never, solicit money for any part of its recruitment processes including short-listing, interviews, background, and/or medical check-ups. 

World Vision Kenya will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondence or any loss of money or theft which may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only