Communications Consultant (Independent Consultancy) at Terre des hommes (TDH)

Scope of Work & Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Communication
• Support implementation of the country-specific communication strategies.
• Lead the creation and dissemination of internal and external communication content aligned with TdH NL branding.
• Marketing & Visual Communication
• Review communication materials from partners for alignment with branding and donor requirements.
• Assist in developing, designing, and procuring collateral such as IEC materials, programme visuals, and reports.
• Communication for Advocacy
• Collaborate with the country and global teams to document and package success stories and lessons learned.
• Provide communication support for events, donor visits, and advocacy campaigns.
• Digital Communication
• Manage social media accounts (Africa Facebook account and Global LinkedIn account).
• Create ethical, inclusive multimedia content (photos, videos, podcasts) in line with TdH NL’s Ethical Content Policy.
• Media Engagement
• Draft media materials: press releases, opinion articles, talking points.
• Coordinate media interviews and monitor media coverage of TdH NL activities.
  Capacity Building & Internal Communication
• Provide overall communication training to staff and partners, including training on branding, storytelling, and the Ethical content policy.
• Support internal brand alignment activities.
• Facilitate team participation in internal communication meetings and global updates.

Deliverables

• The consultant will be expected to deliver, at minimum:
• Implementation of the Kenya Communications Strategy.
• Successful launch of Feon’ny Zaza podcast episodes 3 and 4.
• Monthly content calendars (November 2025 – March 2026): 2 posts/week + 2 articles + 5 stories/month on the website.
• At least 10 case stories and 50 high-quality photos for the SEC projects.
• 5 event reports with photos for key events (e.g., She Leads workshop, donor visits, national events).
• 3 slide decks for key conferences (For example, the International Child Protection Conference).
• Finalisation of the Kenya Office Capability Statement and updated IEC materials.
• Timely communications support to Kenya, regional, and global teams.
• Other deliverables as assigned.

Consultancy Duration

• Type of Contract: Independent consultancy agreement (non-employment contract)
• Location: Nairobi-based, with field travel as needed
• Duration: 1st November 2025 – 30th April 2026 (six months, non-renewable)
• Payment Terms: To be defined in the contract and paid against approved deliverables
• Taxation: Applicable withholding tax (WHT) will be deducted and remitted to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The consultant is responsible for personal tax compliance.
• Note: The consultant must have a valid KRA PIN. 

Required qualifications  and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant communication work experience, ideally in international development or child protection sectors.
• At least 2 years of hands-on photography, videography, and content creation.
• Proven experience in writing, editing, and graphic design tools (Canva/Adobe).
• Familiarity with digital platforms: Google Analytics, Tweetdeck, Mailchimp, etc.
• Prior NGO or INGO experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Willingness to travel to project sites across Kenya.