Communications & Advocacy Officer at The Green Belt Movement
Key Responsibilities
- Advocacy
& Campaigns
- Lead
the design and implementation of advocacy campaigns that amplify GBM’s
priorities including climate justice, forest protection, biodiversity
conservation, and human rights.
- Coordinate
campaign strategies that mobilize grassroots communities, policy makers,
youth, and international allies around key policy moments (laws, policies,
climate COPs, biodiversity COPs, regional forums).
- Develop
and implement digital campaigns (hashtags, online actions, influencer
collaborations, petitions, etc.) to advance GBM’s advocacy agenda.
- Support
GBM’s legal and policy advocacy work, including public interest
litigation, by crafting clear and persuasive communications strategies
around legal victories, policy briefs, and court actions.
- Build
and maintain relationships with local, national, regional, and
international media to secure coverage and shape narratives.
- Monitor
political, legal, and policy developments relevant to GBM’s advocacy work,
and proactively identify communications opportunities.
- Communications
- Maintain
and grow GBM’s website, social media, and fundraising platforms through
daily monitoring, content development, and engagement.
- Work
with programme teams to produce blogs, reports, human-interest stories,
and other advocacy-driven content.
- Manage
internal and external newsletters, ensuring alignment with advocacy
priorities.
- Archive
and maintain GBM’s communications assets including press releases,
clippings, videos, photos, and campaign materials.
- Contribute
to the development and implementation of GBM’s integrated communications
and advocacy strategy and calendar.
- Support
the Head of Advocacy & Communications in organizing press conferences,
media briefings, campaigns, and public mobilizations.
- Ensure
the timely production of branded and advocacy materials such as reports,
toolkits, picture stories, videos, and campaign infographics.
- Support
the Executive Director and programme teams during fundraising and proposal
development by integrating strong advocacy and communications components.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s
Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, law, or a related
field.
- Minimum
of 5 years’ experience in communications with a strong focus on advocacy
campaigns, social justice, or environmental activism.
- Proven
record of developing and executing successful advocacy campaigns (local,
national, or international).
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills; persuasive storytelling for
advocacy is essential.
- Demonstrated
expertise in digital organizing and social media advocacy (campaign
planning, community engagement, analytics, and growth).
- Experience
with design and layout tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.), website
management, and newsletter distribution systems.
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili (French or other African Union languages is an
added advantage).
- Strong
network of media, civil society, and advocacy partners is highly
desirable.
- A team
player and self-starter with excellent time management, attention to
detail, and ability to work under pressure and deliver during high-stakes
advocacy moments.
- Passionate
about climate justice, environmental protection and human rights.
- Willingness
to travel locally and internationally, and work beyond normal hours when
advocacy demands.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted via email to jobs@greenbeltmovement.org on
or before Friday, 19th September 2025. Please include your CV, a cover letter
highlighting your experience in advocacy campaigns, and at least two
references. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.