• Job Title: Copywriter (Kenya)

• Location: Nairobi County, Kenya Remote

• Contract Type: Contract

• Website: https://www.girleffect.org

• Industry: Non-profit Organization

• Company size: 51-200 employees

• Headquarters: London, England

About the Company:

We are a creative non-profit organization that is committed to empowering girls to change their lives. We specialize in media, technology, brand, and international development, and use these skills to solve global problems in a different ways.

Our work is focused on places where girls are marginalized and vulnerable. We create content for young people in ways that they love and interact with. It’s all delivered through the media and mobile tech they use every day, from apps that build skills to TV dramas that explore vital issues, to magazines written by girls.

With our partners, we’ve reached more than 29 million people in 66 countries, and our work is helping girls to express themselves, value themselves, and build the relationships they need.

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented Copywriter to join our team in Nairobi County. The ideal candidate will work as a consultant and support the development of content for our prototype concepts. The content will be provided in Swahili and/or English, and developed in partnership with a global human-centered design team at Girl Effect, responsible for designing and developing the final MVP.

Responsibilities:

• Write clear, compelling copy for various mediums (e.g. ads, blog posts, social media creatives, short-form scripts, radio spots/dramas, newsletters)
• Take part in brainstorming sessions and workshops with our creative team to develop a youth-friendly, innovative, communicative language for our initial and final prototype concepts
• Assist brand development experts in developing our new Kenyan youth brand’s tone and voice
• Feed into all creative assets and develop marketing copy aligned with our new Kenyan youth brand’s tone and voice
• Interpret copywriting briefs and ultimately write clear, attractive copy with a distinct voice
• Support translating from English to Swahili or vice versa
• Support creative campaign reports and presentations

Hiring Now: Part-Time Writer

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a copywriter or content creator
• Ability to deliver a clear message in a simple, straightforward, and non-judgmental manner with a fun and youthful style
• An effective communicator and writer in Swahili and English, with the ability to synthesize, communicate and simplify complex language concepts per the needs of girls and young women
• Experience in creating content and campaigns for youth audiences, especially Kenyan girls from low-middle-income backgrounds
• Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young women and girls
• Proven ability to be flexible within a fast-paced, changing environment
• Basic safeguarding and digital safeguarding knowledge is a plus
• Experience in health-related content/Behavior change content production in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and Economic Empowerment would be a massive bonus.

If you are a passionate and skilled copywriter, with a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young women and girls, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be perfect for this role.

Interested in finding out more about our work? Contact us: https://www.girleffect.org/contact-us/