Partnerships and Communication Trainee

The Partnerships & Communication trainee will be responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders, including community groups, NGOs, and government bodies, to enhance the company’s mission and raise awareness of critical issues affecting smallholder farmers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with relevant partners to promote initiatives that support smallholder farmers and ensure the success of our projects.
• Advocacy & Awareness: Raise awareness of the challenges faced by smallholder farmers and advocate for impactful solutions.
• Communication Strategy: Help in the development and implementation of communication strategies to promote our mission and the outcomes of our programs.
• Fundraising & Grant Writing: Support fundraising efforts through grant writing, proposal development, and engaging with potential donors.
• Reporting: Collaborate with the Impact & Data team to report program outcomes and share success stories with partners and donors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Marketing ,Social Work, Development Studies, Communications OR equivalent Diploma with 2 Years working experience.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, partnerships, or advocacy, preferably in rural/agricultural development.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and advocate.
• Knowledge of fundraising, grant writing, or resource mobilization is a plus.

About us

Keep IT Cool is an innovative African startup that has developed a smart distribution platform called Markiti, which links demand and supply using technology and an innovative business model.

The company is based in Nairobi and has integrated the supply chain with smart decentralised off-grid and on-grid cold chain solutions to reduce post-harvest losses while guaranteeing market access to underserved fish value chains like fish and chicken. The company’s smart distribution platform enables small-scale farmers and fishermen to sell their products directly to consumers, bypassing the middlemen and reducing their costs. The platform is powered by a network of off-grid and on-grid cold storage facilities that are strategically located in rural and urban areas.

Through this platform, Keep IT Cool is helping to reduce post-harvest losses and increase the income of small-scale farmers and fishermen in Africa. The company has leveraged technology to create a more efficient and transparent supply chain, enabling farmers and fishermen to get a fair price for their products.