Job Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society
Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and resilience of communities in Kenya. Job Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society
- Graphics Design Intern
- Assistant GBV Project Officer
- Digital Media Intern – Creating Producer – Switch Media
- Digital Media Intern – Graphic Design Intern – Switch Media
- Digital Media Intern – Social Media – Switch Media
- Switch Media – Multimedia Content Intern
Digital Media Intern – Creating Producer – Switch Media
Job Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society
Qualifications:
- Good understanding of the entire production process for digital media, including pre production planning, production, and post-production editing.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills to manage timelines, resources, and budget constraints.
- Creative and strategic thinking abilities, with a knack for storytelling and content creation.
Requirements:
- Pursuing a degree in Media Production, Film, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience in creating and managing content across multiple platforms, with a portfolio or reel to demonstrate past work.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Digital Media Intern – Graphic Design Intern – Switch Media
Job Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design).
- Strong visual and creative skills with an eye for detail in layout, color theory, and typography.
- Ability to translate concepts and directions into compelling visual designs.
Requirements:
- Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
- A strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work, including digital and print media.
- Willingness to collaborate with other team members and contribute ideas during creative brainstorming sessions.
Digital Media Intern – Social Media – Switch Media
Job Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society
Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.), including best practices, analytics, and current trends.
- Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to create engaging content and effectively communicate brand messages.
- Analytical skills to interpret social media metrics and apply findings to improve strategies.
Requirements:
- Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Proven experience managing social media accounts for brands or organizations, including content creation and scheduling.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Switch Media – Multimedia Content Intern
Job Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society
Qualifications:
- Ability to research, pitch, and develop original story ideas across news, features, human interest, lifestyle, business, and education
- Ability to produce high-quality content in text, video, and visual formats tailored for digital consumption
- Ability to conduct interviews, gather multimedia assets, and ensure factual accuracy and fairness in reporting
Requirements:
- Pursuing degree in Journalism, Digital Media, Communications, or related field
- Proven ability to produce and edit stories across multimedia formats (text, video, graphic, interactive)
- Basic filming skills including camera operation and lighting
- Creativity, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
Graphics Design Intern
Job Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society
Position Summary
Switch Media Ltd is looking for an imaginative, driven Graphics Design Intern to contribute to both internal and external projects. This role will support a variety of creative initiatives across broadcast, digital, and agency-based services—including social media content creation and client deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Design compelling visual assets for:
- Internal use such as team communications, presentation decks, and branding.
- Online platforms including social media (e.g., Instagram, YouTube, Facebook), websites, and digital campaigns.
- Broadcast media, crafting on-screen graphics, overlays, lower-thirds, and title sequences for Switch TV and other production outputs.
- Agency-style services including client-focused content creation, branding pieces, promotional materials, and campaign assets.
- Collaborate closely with creative teams across departments—marketing, production, software development—to deliver design solutions aligned with project goals and brand identity.
- Participate actively in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas and visual concepts.
- Ensure visual consistency and brand alignment across various media platforms.
Qualifications
- Actively pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); familiarity with tools like Figma or Adobe XD is a plus.
- Demonstrable visual and creative strengths, including an excellent eye for layout, colour theory, typography, and composition.
- Robust portfolio showcasing a range of design work—particularly digital, print, broadcast, or social media content.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to refine visual deliverables to polished standards.
Skills & Competencies
- Creative conceptual thinking and the ability to visually interpret ideas.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills—comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
- Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple design tasks with prioritization and focus.
- Resourceful and proactive, with a willingness to take initiative and learn across new media domains.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience across digital, broadcast, and client-facing design environments.
- Exposure to a wide range of media formats—from on-air TV graphics to social media visuals and marketing collateral.
- Mentorship from seasoned design professionals within a dynamic media production setting.
- The chance to build your portfolio through impactful, real-world media projects.
Assistant GBV Project Officer
Job Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant GBV Project Officer will support the implementation of prevention, awareness-raising, and response initiatives on gender-based violence (GBV) at the field level. The role will involve assisting with activity coordination, community mobilization, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and project monitoring, working closely with the County Government, community structures, and key stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of GBV interventions.
SCOPE OF THE ROLE:
- Provide field-level operational support for GBV project activities.
- Support community outreach, mobilization, and capacity-building efforts.
- Assist in data collection, reporting, and knowledge management.
- Support stakeholder coordination and advocacy efforts.
- Facilitate referrals and survivor-centred response for GBV survivors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical support for the project
- Assist in the day-to-day implementation of GBV project activities in alignment with work plans.
- Support community sensitization and awareness sessions on GBV prevention and response.
- Assist in preparing and distributing IEC and BCC materials to volunteers, CHPs, and health workers.
- Participate in mapping of service providers and strengthening referral pathways for GBV survivors.
- Support training and mentorship activities for volunteers, CHPs, and health care workers on GBV prevention and response.
Quality assurance
- Adhere to KRCS, MoH, and donor policies and guidelines during project implementation.
- Support compliance with safeguarding, protection, gender, and inclusion standards.
Networking and coordination
- Support the GBV Project Officer in strengthening coordination with government departments, civil society organizations, and community-based structures to prevent, mitigate, and respond to GBV.
- Assist in fostering partnerships at the county and community levels to promote gender equality, protection, and inclusion through community-based approaches.
- Participate in relevant meetings, workshops, and technical working groups on GBV as delegated.
- Help maintain updated contact lists of partners, service providers, and key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and referral systems.
Program Monitoring and Evaluation
- Collect and compile activity data and submit timely reports to the GBV Project Officer.
- Assist in monitoring project progress, identifying challenges, and proposing solutions.
- Support documentation of good practices, lessons learnt, and case studies for knowledge sharing.
Key Competencies:
- Basic knowledge of GBV prevention, mitigation, and response strategies.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage community members respectfully.
- Good communication and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Commitment to survivor-centred and gender-sensitive programming.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Diploma or Degree in Gender and Development, Social Sciences, Community Development, or related field.
- At least 2 years’ experience in GBV-related or community development programs, preferably with an NGO or MoH.
- Experience in community mobilization, outreach, and basic data collection.
- Understanding of safeguarding, gender, and protection principles is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated knowledge of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in humanitarian programming.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and implementation of multi-sectoral responses to GBV.
- Demonstrated experience in the field of GBV prevention, mitigation, and response.
- Project management skills, including Project Monitoring and Evaluation, and Reporting.
How to Apply for Job Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society
- Graphics Design Intern
- Assistant GBV Project Officer
- Digital Media Intern – Creating Producer
- Digital Media Intern – Graphic Design Intern
- Digital Media Intern – Social Media – Switch
- Switch Media – Multimedia Content Intern
