Visual Storytelling Communications Consultant

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyses partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we support our partners in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia, tailoring our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create more equitable lives for all. Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

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The Investing in Young Businesses in Africa (IYBA) SEED Project, implemented by SNV Kenya in collaboration with GIZ and SAIDC under the Team Europe Initiative, aims to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem for young people and women. A critical element of the project’s success is the effective communication of its outcomes, visibility of its interventions, and documentation of best practices, aligned with donor visibility guidelines.

To this end, SNV Kenya seeks to engage a visual storytelling communications consultant to support the communications and visibility function of the IYBA SEED project. The consultant will work closely with the Project Manager to develop compelling content, ensure quality visibility materials, and capture field activities through photography, videography, and storytelling. The consultant will also collaborate with the country and global communication teams to ensure the project communication aligns with the organisation's guidelines. 

Objective of the Assignment

The objective of this assignment is to support the delivery of high-quality communications products that increase visibility, document project activities, and promote engagement among stakeholders, partners, people we work with, and the public. The consultant will contribute to content creation, media development, and communication planning in line with SNV and donor branding and communication requirements.

Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Global & Country (Kenya) Communication Marketing Officer, and working closely with the IYBA-SEED Project Manager and the SNV Project Management Unit (PMU), the consultant will ensure that communication, visibility and knowledge dissemination activities are aligned with project priorities, implementation plans, reporting requirements and established communication protocols. The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Content Development:
  • Draft and edit articles, blogs, success stories, and human-interest pieces.
  • Develop project briefs and updates for newsletters and reports.
  • Develop quarterly IYBA-SEED project updates for SNV Kenya newsletter
  • Support development of content for SNV media campaigns such as International Youth Day, International Women’s Day, and other strategic communications campaigns.
• Visual Storytelling:
  • Capture high-quality photographs and short videos of field activities and beneficiary testimonies.
  • Support production of short video documentaries, event recaps, and reels for social media.
• Field Support:
  • Accompany the project team during county-level activities to document events and collect multimedia content.
  • Conduct interviews and gather field stories from stakeholders and beneficiaries.
  • Drafting speaking notes, press releases and media briefings
• Digital Engagement & Social Media:
  • Assist with managing project visibility across social media and digital platforms.
  • Draft posts and visual content aligned to SNV/IYBA SEED branding guidelines.
• Design and Branding:
  • Support layout and basic design of visibility materials such as posters, brochures, and social media cards using Canva or Adobe tools.
  • Support in drafting, layout and designing knowledge products and policy briefs

•   Event Coordination:

• Provide support in the coordination and preparation of pre-event administrative tasks, such as printing attendance sheets and reimbursement forms.
• Assist in the coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities, including ensuring accurate and timely data entry and cleaning in the IYBA SIA (Activity Information System), in collaboration with the M&E Consultant at SNV Global in Brussels
• Prepare Back To Office report after field visits highlighting project activities that took place
• Coordinate and prepare with media whenever necessary

• Strategic Communications Backstopping:

• Serve as a backstopping consultant supporting the broader implementation of communication and outreach-related actions under Component 4 (Knowledge Dissemination). This includes aligning all communication and knowledge dissemination activities with the PMU communications systems and protocols and closely collaborating with the IYBA SEED global communications focal point for the acquisition, packaging, and dissemination of both internal and external knowledge products.

• Reporting and Archiving:

• Maintain a photo and video archive with clear tagging and documentation.
• Prepare a monthly communication highlights report.
• Compile and submit monthly communications updates for inclusion in SNV Kenya Flash Reports and other corporate reporting mechanisms.
• Maintain and regularly update the IYBA-SEED stakeholder contact database for dissemination of project updates, invitations, newsletters, and knowledge products

Duration: Initial 12-month contract, subject to donor funding, with the possibility of extension based on funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Duty Station: Nairobi with frequent travel to counties (e.g., Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, etc.)

Deliverables 

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in film production, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations or related field.
• Proof of training in video editing and scripting is required where a degree is not available
• Demonstrated skills in photography, videography, and editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, CapCut, etc.).
• Evidence and/or links to work done should be shared as an attachment to the CV.
• At least two years or more experience in communications, content creation, or digital media.
• Experience working in development or donor-funded projects is an added advantage.
• Strong storytelling and writing skills.
• Ability to travel frequently and work in rural areas with minimal supervision

Reporting Line:

The consultant will report directly to the Global & Country (Kenya) Communication Marketing Officer and work in close coordination with the IYBA-SEED Project Manager (Kenya) and the SNV Project Management Unit (PMU). The consultant will also collaborate with project partners, Service Providers and the IYBA-SEED global communications focal point, where relevant, to ensure effective coordination and delivery of communication and knowledge dissemination activities.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit the CV and Cover Letter via the Smart Recruiter link or to kenyahr@snv.org   Subject line visual storytelling communications consultant, Role Closes on Friday, 20th November 2026 at 5pm.