Content & Social Media Manager
TenX Nutrition is a dynamic social enterprise based in Nairobi, dedicated to building a modern consumer brand around Kenya’s biggest food staples to tackle malnutrition with a market-based solution. By reimagining traditional foods and fortifying them with key vitamins and minerals, TenX delivers essential micro-nutrients to vulnerable populations in ways that align with existing consumer habits.
Our flagship product, Mandazi POWER, is a fortified snack made from locally sourced, indigenous ingredients. Each mandazi is enriched with a nutrient premix that provides at least 25% of daily requirements for key vitamins and minerals, without compromising on taste or affordability, for key vitamins and minerals, without compromising on taste or affordability.
We’ve been in the market for a bit more than a year now, have sold over half a million products, and are now expanding from our small factory to a larger facility as we enter a phase of rapid growth. We’re looking for the right people to grow with us and help drive this next chapter. More about us at https://tenxnutrition.com/
POSITION OVERVIEW:
TenX Nutrition is seeking a creative, proactive, and digitally-savvy Content & Social Media Manager to help bring our brand “Mandazi POWER” to life and manage our social media accounts. The role calls for someone who can analyse best practices from other brands, build a strong brand identity, develop enticing content, and help us grow rapidly on key channels, particularly TikTok.
This is a task-based, short-term role, but with a real option for permanency if things go right. It’s focused on executing our day-to-day digital marketing strategy. You’ll play a critical role in building a strong, engaging digital presence from the ground up. From supporting content creation, posting schedules, and community engagement to working closely with our internal team and external consultants, your goal will be to amplify the voice of our flagship product, Mandazi POWER, across our key platforms.
BROAD RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Bring our three-phase Social Media strategy to life: create, edit, and post engaging short-form video and visual content daily/weekly on TikTok and Instagram.
- Respond to comments and DMs, cultivate meaningful relationships with followers, and foster a brand-as-community dynamic. Actively listen for feedback and emerging content ideas.
- Maintain a detailed content calendar aligned to campaign phases, brand messaging, and social media trends.
- Join field activities to document product interactions, vendor experiences, and community activations.
- Use analytics tools to track reach, engagement, follower growth, and community sentiment. Deliver weekly performance reports with
- actionable insights and recommendations for content iteration.
- Monitor Social Media for trends, viral formats, and content innovations. Analyze best practice activity in similar brand categories and
- suggest opportunities for Mandazi POWER content adaptations.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrated experience and success in creating social media content content that leads to brand growth (Tiktok, Instagram)
- Basic video editing and design skills using mobile tools (e.g. CapCut, Canva).
- Fluent in both English and Swahili (spoken and written).
- Strong communication and community engagement skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently.
- Familiarity with Nairobi’s informal markets and local culture.
- Owns quality content creation tools (ie Smartphone with a good camera, mobile gear).
WHAT WE OFFER:
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract running for 3 months with a real option for extension and full-time engagement. We offer a competitive stipend based on experience, aligned with clear deliverables and impact. This role is ideal for a creative who wants to be part of building something meaningful from the ground up and grow professionally together with our company..
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (not remote)
How to apply
(please read carefully): Please email Nora (nora.ikiugu@tenxnutrition.com) with your CV, along with a short introduction of no more than 5 sentences about who you are and what makes you the perfect fit for this role +++ a simple list of short bullet points describing what you’ve done that qualifies you. Please note that we ask you to keep it concise (no long paragraphs) and in your own words without using Al-thank you!
Finance Manager & Accountant
TenX Nutrition is a dynamic social enterprise based in Nairobi, dedicated to building a modern consumer brand around Kenya’s biggest food staples to tackle malnutrition with a market-based solution. By reimagining traditional foods and fortifying them with key vitamins and minerals, TenX delivers essential micro-nutrients to vulnerable populations in ways that align with existing consumer habits. Our flagship product, Mandazi POWER, is a fortified snack made from locally sourced, indigenous ingredients. Each mandazi is enriched with a nutrient premix that provides at least 25% of daily requirements for key vitamins and minerals, without compromising. on taste or affordability.
We’ve been in the market for a bit more than a year now, have sold over half a million products, and are now expanding from our small factory to a larger facility as we enter a phase of rapid growth. We’re looking for the right people to grow with us and help drive this next chapter. More about us at https://tenxnutrition.com/
POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for the right individual to grow with us someone sharp, determined, and fast-paced, with an outgoing and proactive mindset. This role is for someone who has a real passion for impact-related work and wants to be part of a young, ambitious company with the potential to become a big name in Kenya. You’ll be starting in a part-time capacity with serious ambitions for it to grow into a full-time role-ultimately with no ceiling on your trajectory, including the possibility to advance to Financial Manager (or more) if the fit is perfect. You’ll work closely with the management team to ensure accurate accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and budgeting, while actively identifying ways to improve processes and support strategic decision-making.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s is a plus).
- At least 1-2 years of hands-on experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping roles.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance requirements.
- Proactive and self-directed mindset-able to identify issues and opportunities without needing constant direction.
- Sharp, analytical thinker with the ability to turn financial data into clear, practical recommendations for management.
- Outgoing and collaborative, comfortable engaging with different teams to understand operations and support improvements.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A part-time role with a clear opportunity to grow into a full-time position,
- Significant room for development, taking on real responsibility, and evolving into a Finance Manager as the company grows.
- A dynamic, positive environment where you can learn a lot and work alongside a passionate, driven team.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (not remote)
How to apply
(please read carefully): Please email Fabio (fabio.rappenecker@tenxnutrition.com) with your CV, along with a short introduction of no more than 5 sentences about who you are and what makes you the perfect fit for this role a simple list of short bullet points describing what you’ve done that qualifies you. Please note that we ask you to keep it concise (no long paragraphs) and in your own words without using Al thank you!