Call for applications: County Storytellers for Impact Storytelling (Talent Pool) is now open!!
Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organization, currently implementing over 180 programs that reach more than 40 million people across 35 African countries, with a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten African countries – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America.
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Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyse and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health.’ We believe that the power to transform Africa’s health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but also empower communities to hold these systems accountable for delivering quality and affordable healthcare.
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Job Description
Objective of the assignment
To recruit and onboard a pool of skilled storytellers who will support Amref Health Africa in Kenya to document, package, and disseminate impact stories that highlight community voices, innovations, county-level interventions, frontline workers, and strategic results aligned with Amref’s 2023–2030 Strategy.
Scope of Work
County Storytellers will be engaged on an assignment basis to:
- Conduct interviews and collect programme impact stories in the residing counties.
- Capture high-quality photographs and short videos.
- Produce digital storytelling content for social media.
- Document county events and programme achievements.
- Follow Amref’s consent, safeguarding, and storytelling guidelines
Duration of the Roster
The roster will run for one year (January–December 2026), renewable based on performance. Engagement will be assignment-based.
Benefits
- Build a professional profile
- Develop and expand skills
- Networking opportunities
- Renewable Engagement
- Contribute to real social impact
- Diverse work experiences
- Flexible Work Structure
Eligibilities
- Communication / Communication Studies; Journalism / Media Studies; Public Relations; Digital Media / Multimedia Production; Development Studies (with strong writing skills); Public Health / Community Health (for those able to translate technical health content into stories)
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in either of the following: storytelling, journalism, communications, digital content creation, community documentation, development communication, or research
Added Advantage:
- Experience documenting health programmes
- Photo/video editing skills
Application Process
Applicants should submit:
- A cover letter indicating county of residence
- A portfolio of written work – success stories, case studies, research papers, and photography. Videos will be an added advantage.
- A short CV (max three pages)
- Two referees’ contacts
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025 (18 Days Remaining)
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