The British Government is committed to being an inclusive, diversity-friendly employer that values difference and promotes equality. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) operates an agile workforce model and encourages flexible working arrangements where operational needs allow. Position Overview Job Title: Head of DigitalGrade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)Category: FCDO – Policy & Political RolesSubcategory: Communications, Press & MediaLocation: British High Commission, Nairobi (Kenya)Region: AfricaType: Fixed Term (24 months)Salary: KES 435,093.85 per month (subject to tax and statutory deductions)Start Date: 1 April 2026Application Deadline: 5 December 2025Vacancies: 1Right to Work: Applicants must already have legal authorization to live and work in Kenya. The Head of Digital will lead digital strategy and content across the British High Commission Nairobi and the British Embassy Mogadishu. Sitting within the Kenya and Somalia Communications Team, the role is responsible for driving impactful digital outputs across external social media channels and internal communications platforms. Key Roles and Responsibilities 1. Digital Leadership and Strategy Lead digital content creation and channel management across the Kenya and Somalia Communications Team. Develop and implement a comprehensive channel and content strategy for seven official social media platforms. Identify opportunities for innovative, high-impact digital storytelling. 2. Content Oversight and Platform Management Coordinate updates and publishing on GOV.UK, ensuring adherence to the GOV.UK style guide. Manage internal communications channels, including digital screens and staff bulletins. 3. Partnerships and Collaboration Maintain strong relationships with national and regional partner communications teams. Collaborate on joint digital outputs to expand audience reach. 4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation across all seven channels. Analyse engagement metrics and audience sentiment. Produce quarterly analytical reports for senior leadership, including the Ambassador. 5. Team and Resource Management Manage two digital communications assistants. Oversee the Communications Team’s equipment inventory, including procurement. Support digital skills development within the wider team (7–8 members), identifying gaps and coordinating upskilling. 6. Crisis Communications Serve as media manager on the crisis roster for both Nairobi and Mogadishu missions. Provide calm, informed digital leadership during crises. 7. Leadership Support Deputise for the Deputy Head of Team and occasionally for the Head of Team as required. Essential Skills and Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated experience in media or communications roles. Strong understanding of the social media landscape in Kenya, Somalia, and the broader region. Digital production skills, including photography, videography, and editing software proficiency. Monitoring and evaluation expertise, particularly for META and X platforms. High level of English proficiency (written and spoken). Proven management experience. Required Civil Service Behaviours Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Working Together Additional Information Applications must reflect the candidate’s authentic personal experience. AI tools may be used only for formatting and keyword support. No application fees are required; the British High Commission does not charge for recruitment. Local employees are subject to Kenyan employment law and local taxation rules. Successful candidates will undergo reference checks and security clearance. A six-month reserve list may be used for similar future roles. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official tal.net portal. APPLY NOW For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the funding organization. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.