Communications Assistant

Want to use your digital skills to champion inclusion? Join inABLE as a Communications Assistant and help amplify the voices of African youth with disabilities! Drive our social media, craft impactful content, and update our website. As Communications Assistant, you’ll drive our social media, create impactful content, and update our website.

About inABLE

inABLE is a not-for-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya and Washington, D.C., with a mission to empower African youth with disabilities through assistive technology and digital accessibility. inABLE achieves its mission by establishing various programs and collaborating with local, regional, and international partners. Through these strategic partnerships, inABLE has achieved remarkable success in empowering African youth with disabilities to use technology as a tool for education, employment, and independence.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Communications Assistant to support inABLE’s digital and content strategy. This role focuses on social media management, website content updates, and content creation (including blogs and impact stories) to enhance inABLE’s visibility and engagement with stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, creative thinker, and digitally savvy professional who is passionate about disability inclusion and digital accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Management

• Develop and implement social media content plans across platforms (X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok etc).
• Track social media analytics and report on performance
• Create engaging posts, graphics, and videos that highlight inABLE’s impact and programs.
• Monitor trends, engage with audiences, and grow inABLE’s online community.

Website Management

• Regularly update the inABLE website with new content, including blogs, success stories, press releases, and event updates.
• Ensure website content is optimized for readability and accessibility.
• Work with web developers to troubleshoot issues and improve site performance.

Content Creation

• Write compelling blogs, impact stories, and articles that highlight inABLE’s work and the people we serve.
• Assist in developing reports, newsletters, and press releases.
• Conduct interviews with program beneficiaries and stakeholders to craft human-centered stories.

General Communications Support

• Support the execution of communication campaigns and events.
• Assist in creating promotional materials, fact sheets, and presentations.
• Maintain and update communication assets, including photos and videos.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in social media management, content writing, or digital communications.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft engaging narratives.
• Experience with social media scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite) and analytics tracking.
• Working knowledge of WordPress for website updates.
• Working knowledge of graphic design and video editing tools (e.g., Canva, Cap Cut, etc)
• Knowledge or experience in digital accessibility and assistive technology is an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

Safeguarding & inclusion

inABLE has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All offers are subject to background checks and adherence to PSEA and Child/Adult Safeguarding policies. inABLE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.