About Practical Action
Practical Action is an international development organization with a vision for a world that works better for everyone.
We exist to change the systems that keep people in poverty and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, nature loss and pollution. We work alongside communities to build resilient livelihoods and thriving, inclusive societies.
In Kenya, we have been active since 1990, implementing impactful programmes that have changed lives. We are a trusted partner to the national and county governments, private sector, communities, funders and development organizations. We operate offices in Nairobi, Kisumu and Kakamega.
About Global Distributors Collective (GDC)
Practical Action has been hosting and building the Global Distributors Collective (GDC): a collective of 250 last mile distribution companies that cumulatively reach millions of the poorest consumers in the world with beneficial products like solar lanterns, water filters and improved cookstoves.
The GDC provides a collective voice for distributors to ensure their priorities are heard; drives research and innovation across the sector; facilitates the exchange of information, insight, and expertise; and provides critical services that leverage economies of scale.
The GDC’s 2022-25 strategy focusses on six key areas:
- Accelerating innovation, e.g., through our Replication Facility
- Building capacity, e.g., through information exchange, formal training for managers and agents, learning events, and mentoring programmes
- Helping members access products, suppliers, and services at affordable prices
- Helping members access finance and become investment-ready
- Undertaking market intelligence and research, e.g., by creating a performance benchmark for the last mile distribution sector
- Engaging with members and advocating for their interests
About the role
The Communication and Events Coordinator plays a central role in shaping the Global Distributors Collective’s (GDC) voice, brand, and engagement with our global community. Sitting within our core Communications, Member Engagement and Advocacy workstream, this role drives forward the GDC’s digital communications strategy, content creation, brand management, and the delivery of high-quality events and webinars.
This is a dynamic, multi-faceted position that requires both creativity and strong project management skills. The postholder will lead the development of GDC’s digital presence across platforms (including the website, LinkedIn, and YouTube), create engaging and visually compelling content, and manage internal and external communications outputs.
They will also be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering GDC’s online and in-person events — including member learning workshops, public webinars, and global forum engagements — ensuring smooth execution and strong stakeholder experiences. A key aspect of the role is ensuring brand consistency across all communications and supporting the wider GDC and partner teams with tools, templates, and strategic input.
The Coordinator will work closely with the GDC’s communications and programme teams, regularly engage with members and external stakeholders around the world, and collaborate with strategic and implementing partner Bopinc, as well as other suppliers.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, a confident communicator, and passionate about using creative communications and compelling events to amplify impact, grow community, and drive change.
How to apply
A detailed Job Profile can be accessed from the download section.
If you are ready for an exciting challenge with an organisation whose mission and values are particularly relevant in these rapidly changing times, please forward your application, curriculum vitae and cover letter to: Practical Action, Kenya Office by email: [email protected] no later than Monday 10th November 2025 indicating ‘Practical Action: ‘GDC Communication and Events Coordinator in the subject line of the email. Your cover letter should outline why you feel you are the right candidate for this position. Please include your CV two work samples such as a blog/LinkedIn post, publication, or any other written work. All information/data provided will be handled with utmost confidentiality and will only be used for recruitment purposes.
Only candidates who already have the legal right to reside and work in Kenya will be considered.
Additional Information
Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.