Communications Intern

Swisscontact is the business-oriented independent foundation for international development cooperation. Represented in 34 countries with over 1,200 employees, Swisscontact promotes since 1959 economic, social and environmental development.

Reporting To:  Communications Coordinator

General Position Summary

Swisscontact Kenya is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Communications Intern to support our storytelling, content development, digital engagement and overall communication strategy efforts. This internship will offer hands-on experience within a dynamic project environment.

Key Responsibilities

Content Collection, Storytelling & Writing Support

• Conduct interviews with beneficiaries, partners, and project staff to capture compelling, human-centered stories that highlight the project’s impact.
• Gather and curate visual and written content from field visits, events, meetings, and project activities for use across internal and external platforms.
• Take basic photographs and short video clips to support storytelling and contribute to a well-organized content library.
• Assist in drafting high-quality communication materials, including blogs, interviews, case studies, testimonials, event summaries, PPTs, and reports.
• Capture and synthesize key takeaways and lessons learned from meetings and events for broad dissemination.

Digital & Social Media Campaigns

• Develop engaging, audience-specific content for social media and online platforms including reels, stories, carousels, stills, testimonials, video snippets.
• Source beneficiary stories into compelling narratives suited for different formats and audiences.
• Stay current with social media trends and storytelling styles to keep content timely, relatable, and high impact within various audiences.

Media Monitoring & Research

• Monitor media coverage and compile reports to assess Swisscontact’s visibility and engagement.
• Conduct research on relevant policies, events, stakeholders, and industry communication best practices aligned with the organization’s objectives.

Event Communications Support

• Support the planning and coordination of events, including communications logistics, branding materials, and post-event documentation.

Support with any other additional responsibilities

Qualifications

Education & Experience 

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in communications, digital media, or content development (internships, freelance work, or volunteer experience included).

Skills & Attributes 

Required

• Excellent writing and editing skills across a variety of formats (social media, blogs, testimonials, presentations).
• Creative visual storytelling skills with a strong eye for design and layout.
• Video editing skills (e.g., CapCut, InShot, etc).
• Proficiency in Canva (or similar tools) for designing graphics, infographics, and social media visuals.
• Photography and videography skills including smartphone video capture skills.
• Familiarity with managing or supporting organizational social media accounts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized, confident and detail-orient

This role offers the potential for growth into a Communications Assistant position by January 2026, contingent on performance.