Location Aitong, Maasai Mara
Status Full-time Reports to Carbon Manager
Contract period Two (2) years, renewable based on performance and project funding
ABOUT THE ONE MARA CARBON PROJECT (OMCP)
The One Mara Carbon Project is a landscape-scale initiative that supports sustainable rangeland
management, biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and improved livelihoods for
local communities within the Greater Maasai Mara ecosystem. The project works closely with
conservancies, landowners, county governments, and other stakeholders to implement
regenerative grazing practices, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and generate high-integrity
carbon credits under internationally recognized carbon standards.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Communication Officer will:
Develop and implement the OMCP communication and visibility strategy.
Prepare communication materials including newsletters, brochures, factsheets, presentations,
success stories, press releases, and social media content.
Document project activities, community experiences, field events, achievements, lessons
learned, and impacts through high-quality stories, photography, and video.
Manage and regularly update OMCP’s website and social media platforms.
Develop compelling human-interest stories highlighting the benefits of improved rangeland
management and carbon project activities to communities and conservancies.
Support communication and engagement with conservancy managers, community
representatives, partners, government agencies, donors, VVBs, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate media engagement and respond to requests for project information.
Ensure consistent branding and visibility of OMCP across project materials and events.
Support preparation of communication materials for meetings, workshops, conferences,
community events and stakeholder forums.
Develop communication products that translate technical carbon, climate and rangeland-
management information into accessible language for different audiences.
Maintain a well-organized digital archive of project photographs, videos, publications and
communication materials.
Support documentation of project monitoring, community engagement and implementation
activities for reporting and verification purposes.
Identify opportunities to promote OMCP’s achievements through local, national and
international media and relevant professional platforms.
Ensure that communication activities respect community rights, consent, cultural sensitivities
and appropriate safeguarding standards.
Perform any other communication and visibility duties relevant to the project.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Development
Communication, Media Studies, Marketing or a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in communication, media, public relations,
development projects, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience developing communication strategies and producing
communication materials.
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills in English.
Strong digital communication and social media management skills.
Experience in photography, videography, and basic graphic design is highly desirable.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-engagement skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Willingness and ability to undertake regular field travel within the Mara landscape.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
• Climate change, carbon markets or nature-based solutions.
• Conservation and natural resource management.
• Rangeland management and pastoralist communities.
• Community-based conservation or conservancy programmes.
• Development and donor-funded projects.
• Indigenous/community rights and participatory approaches.
• Producing digital stories, short videos, photography and multimedia content.
• Working in the Maasai Mara landscape or with community conservancies.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The workstation is Aitong within the Maasai Mara landscape.
WHAT WE OFFER
An opportunity to work on one of Africa’s leading landscape-scale carbon initiatives.
Opportunity to contribute to climate action, biodiversity conservation, and community
development.
A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities.
Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY
Application requirements
A cover letter.
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing relevant experience.
Contact details of at least three professional referees.
Copies of academic and professional certificates.
Submit to:
Email: hr@onemaracarbon.org
Subject: Communications Officer Application
Deadline: On or before September 26th, 2026, at 11:59 pm EAT
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before
the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
OMCP Mara Carbon CLG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a
diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from women,
Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs), persons with disabilities, and candidates
from diverse backgrounds.
