Communications Internship Program

About the Firm

CrossBoundary Group is a mission-driven investment and advisory firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. CrossBoundary Advisory has advised on over US$700 million of closed transactions in underserved markets across a broad range of impactful sectors, including agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our investment platforms, CrossBoundary Energy, CrossBoundary Access, and CrossBoundary Real Estate, directly finance projects to bring cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable electricity, as well as education infrastructure, to developing countries. Anchoring the Group’s work in the renewable energy sector, CrossBoundary Energy is currently active in more than 10 African countries and has a portfolio of over US$100 million of renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients across the continent. CrossBoundary Access uses blended finance and an innovative project financing structure to unlock capital for mini-grids with a mission to bring electricity for the first time to more than 170,000 people. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com

Why join us?

CrossBoundary is a unique group of people genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting renewable energy markets, driven by a mission to unlock capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved regions. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.

What you will do

CrossBoundary Group is seeking a data operations and business intelligence-focused Communications Intern to support our efforts in advanced data tracking, visualization, and automation systems within the Communications Department. This internship provides a unique opportunity to enhance your skills in data science, business intelligence, and communications while working with a globally distributed, mission-driven team.

The Communications Intern will focus on improving the department’s ability to track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) across a diverse communications portfolio. The role is ideal for candidates with a solid data science background, experience with tools like PowerBI, and interest in applying their skills to the marketing and communications function.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine PowerBI dashboards to track and visualize KPIs for social media performance, website analytics, and email campaigns
• Support the Communications team in setting up and optimizing workflows for real-time performance monitoring
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improving communication strategies
• Assist in designing templates and frameworks for presenting analytics and performance insights to stakeholders
• Collaborate with the team to integrate business intelligence insights into communications planning and decision-making
• Document processes, systems, and workflows to ensure sustainability
• Support internal quality control and review processes
• Compile web and social media analytics reports
• Present and update PowerPoint slides

Who You Are

• Actively enrolled in or recently completed a university or similar educational program in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related technical field
• Interest in leveraging data to enhance communications strategies and decision-making
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in PowerBI, Microsoft Excel, and other data visualization or business intelligence tools
• Familiarity with social media analytics platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram), website analytics tools (Google Analytics), and email marketing software (ActiveCampaign) is an advantage
• Experience with Python, R, or other programming languages for data manipulation and analysis is a plus
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Integrity: discretion when working with confidential and sensitive matters and information
• Written and spoken proficiency in English

Location 
Candidates will join our team in Nairobi, Kenya