THIS POSITION IS FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
Department: Production

Reports to : Studio Manager

UBONGO is Africa's leading producer of kids' edutainment. As a non-profit social enterprise, we create fun, localised, and multi-platform educational content that helps kids learn, and leverage their learning to change their lives. Ubongo reaches over 27 million kids across Africa through accessible technologies like TV, radio, and mobile phones. Our show’s Ubongo Kids and Akili and Me currently air in 23 countries across Africa in multiple languages.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Scriptwriter creates fun, engaging, and educational stories and songs for Ubongo Learning’s series, client projects, and future shows. This role contributes to making learning accessible and entertaining for kids across Africa by producing high-quality scripts, lyrics, and written content rooted in child-centric storytelling.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create educational and engaging content

• Brainstorm and outline story ideas for Ubongo Kids, Akili and Me, Nuzo and Namia, client projects and future Ubongo Learning shows, working both individually and collaboratively with the Education and Research team
• Write engaging, educational, and culturally relevant scripts in both English and Kiswahili that clearly convey learning objectives.
• Translate any written content when needed
• Write song lyrics, treatments, reports, blog, digital content and other materials as needed
• Continuously improve storytelling through iteration, user feedback, experimentation, and applying child-centric perspectives.
• Support workflow efficiency by following established processes (user testing, content reviews) and recommending improvements.
• Strengthen and maintain Ubongo’s brand identity through compelling stories and songs

Production

• Participate in production reviews (including script, storyboard, animatic and animation stages, and be the point person when required
• Prototype content ideas when needed, using available tools to visualise concepts before full production.
• Attend events and carry out delegated tasks on behalf of the team when assigned.

Company wide responsibilities

• Exemplify Ubongoers principles and norms

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Educational

• Diploma or a Bachelor degree.

Experience

• 1 year’s experience of working in a similar environment.
• Proof of creative writing skills including but not limited to scripts, books, portfolio of essays, songs, grant applications, etc.

Skills

• Strong scriptwriting and story telling abilities
• Ability to manage tasks independently with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ownership of projects including debriefing with team members
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adopt new tools, new software and research techniques application quickly
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving project needs
• Strong computer literacy, Microsoft Office, Google work space and digital media tools
• Ability to connect with children’s perspectives and design content that resonates with them
• Familiarity with children's learning, early education concepts, and user-centered design methods
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret information relevant to story development

DEADLINE:
The last day to receive applications for this position will be 17/02/2026

Please note that only online applications will be considered. Those who come directly to the office with a CV or who email their CV to us will simply be directed to apply online

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

UBONGO provides equal employment opportunities to all its employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the laws of the country we are operating in.

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