Job Title: Content Executive
Location: Rwanda / Ethiopia / Uganda / Kenya (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Department: Communications & Marketing
About Ripple Effect
Ripple Effect is an international development charity working alongside rural African communities to build sustainable livelihoods, improve food security, and champion gender equality. We empower farming families to lift themselves out of poverty through sustainable agriculture and enterprise development.
Position Overview
We are seeking a creative Content Executive to join our East Africa team. In this role, you will lead visual storytelling efforts across Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya. You will capture high-impact photography, shoot and edit engaging videos, and craft compelling narratives that highlight community transformation, boost brand awareness, and drive fundraising initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Field Storytelling: Plan and execute field trips across East Africa to collect impact stories, interviews, photo assets, and video footage.
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Multimedia Production: Produce, edit, and optimize engaging digital content (video, photo, copy) using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
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Content Strategy & Asset Management: Maintain and organize the regional media library, ensuring ethical storytelling standards and asset accessibility across international teams.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with field teams, digital marketing specialists, and fundraising teams to create targeted content for social media, campaigns, and donor reporting.
Qualifications & Experience
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Experience: Minimum 3+ years in content creation, digital storytelling, videography, and photography (NGO or development sector experience preferred).
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Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop) and Canva.
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Storytelling & Ethics: Strong narrative writing skills with a proven commitment to ethical representation and community-led consent.
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Portfolio: A demonstrated portfolio of published photography, video production, or written impact stories.
Benefits & What We Offer
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Competitive salary aligned with organizational pay structures
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Pension / Provident fund contributions
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Comprehensive medical cover
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Generous annual leave allowance
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Dedicated professional development and training budgets
How to Apply
Submit your CV, completed application form, PSEA self-assessment form, and portfolio to: Recruitment@rippleeffect.org using the subject line CCS 005 Content Executive (Country) before Sunday, September 20th, 2026.
If you require the job description or the application form in a different format, please contact Laura.Tillings-Watson@rippleeffect.org