Careers
Who We Are
Baraza is an exuberant, exciting, and experimental hub for creative and media players. We are curious, flexible, and innovative in our ways of working. At the heart of it all, we are big on inclusivity and genuine concern for each other and every individual that crosses our path both internally and externally.
Our Core Values
The foundational principles that guide how we work at Baraza.
Community
We’re a community centered on love, care, collaboration, joy and empathy for one another.
Equity
We think deeply of how power flows in internal, external and interpersonal relationships, and so we strive for fairness and inclusion in all our processes, removing structural barriers to justice and centering those who have the least power.
Learning
We provide an environment where feedback, exchange of ideas, and learning from each other is esteemed; where everyone’s input is worthy.
Excellence
We’re creating and supporting the emergence of high quality products and services that exceed expectations, are impactful and make a difference in our community.
Beauty
We welcome new, beautiful and creative ways of thinking as we support novel business models and methods of storytelling.
Who We're Looking For
We are continuously looking for top-notch talent encompassing creativity, curiosity, and unconventionality. As people are the most vital resource in any organization, we are committed to our people’s wholesome growth. We firmly believe that with the right team and right vision, success ensues.
What We Offer
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Health Cover
Emergency Assistance Program
Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
Professional Development Plan
What Our People Say
Cynthia Muthoni
"Being part of Baraza since its inception in 2019 has been such a life-changing experience for me. There's huge potential for growth, as has been in my role. A space that allows for career experimentation and gives room for failure and learning. I have found my niche doing what I love, which is interacting and working with and for the creative community in Kenya. I love being part of the process that discusses, forms & actualises policies that bring change to the overall creative economy."
Maurice Otieno
"Witnessing Baraza morph from an idea 5 years ago into what it is today has been beyond rewarding. We’ve pooled together a vibrant and diverse community of talented creatives and different media players, all while enabling them to experiment and collaborate like never experienced before. Strengthening the media and creative eco-system has been our vision from the outset and now we get to see it materialize a day at a time, thanks to formidable partnerships and passionate staff members."
Cynthia Adongo
"Working at Baraza Media Lab has been an exceptional experience that has had a significant impact on my professional growth. I am privileged to be part of a team that values collaboration and inclusivity, where I have the honour of crafting narratives and fostering connections with stakeholders. The work we do at Baraza is driven by a shared passion, purpose, and the belief that we can shape the future of Kenya's media landscape. It's truly inspiring to be a part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking organization."
Our Policies
1) Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI)
Diversity is an important value of the Foundation, where each employee is respected and valued for their differences. We are committed to enhancing workplace diversity and fostering a workplace that is representative of the resident population it serves, in a fair and equal manner regardless of age, disability, race, religion and belief, gender and sexual orientation.
2) Sexual Harassment
Baraza Media Lab is committed to providing a safe environment for all its employees, customers/guests that is free from discrimination on any ground and from harassment at work including sexual harassment. The company will operate a zero tolerance policy for any form of sexual harassment in the workplace, treat all incidents seriously and promptly investigate all allegations of sexual harassment.
3) Complaint Policy
The Foundation is committed to providing a proper and professional work environment, and quality services to employees, members, and stakeholders and will take seriously any concern or complaint raised. It will look into concerns raised promptly for resolution as quickly as possible. We recognise that all our employees, members, and partners have the right to raise concerns or complaints about our services alongside rightful access to clear information on how to voice complaints and concerns.
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