Communications Internship

Programme/ Enterprise: BRAC International Microfinance (BI MF)

Project/ Unit: Communications

Duration: 03 months

Application Deadline: September 13, 2025

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Working Hours: Full time. The current practice will be applicable for the recruited person.

*This is a national position and only Kenyan Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Programme/Enterprise Description

BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh in 1972. It partners with over 130 million people worldwide to create sustainable opportunities for those living with inequality and poverty. BRAC’s community-led, holistic approach integrates social development, microfinance, social enterprises, and ultra-poor graduation to drive systemic change. A pioneer in microfinance since 1974, BRAC began expanding its microfinance operations internationally in 2002 and now operates in eight countries across Asia and Africa, reaching over 930,000 clients – 96% of whom are women.

Purpose of Internship:

The Intern will support the communications team of BI MF in drafting collateral materials, copy-editing and maintenance of story bank, social media content creation, campaign planning, research, meeting coordination, and assisting in assignments and projects as needed.

Intern’s Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and take detailed notes during team meetings, ensuring timely documentation and follow-ups.
• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of key communications campaigns, including Literacy Day, World Food Day, Financial Inclusion Week, and Customer Service Week.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the BI MF story bank by compiling and organising client success stories, staff highlights, and impact narratives.
• Upload, tag, and organise over 2,000 photos on PhotoShelter, applying accurate and consistent metadata to ensure images are easily searchable by country, theme, and product.
• Help track and organise communications assets, including the communications audit and the social media visibility plan.
• Provide support in drafting, editing, and uploading content to external platforms, including social media, in collaboration with the central team and the 7 entities.
• Assist in the annual strategic planning process for BRAC International Microfinance entities for 2026 with documentation and compiling inputs from country teams.
• Contribute to collateral production for BRAC Kenya Company Ltd, such as product posters, branch branding, pre-disbursement orientation, and financial literacy training.
• Provide support across the Knowledge Management and Communications team by taking meeting notes, assisting with team tasks, and supporting specific assignments as needed. Support the AIM Financial Inclusion Working Group with documentation, research, and coordination tasks.
• Provide general support across communications priorities as assigned by the supervisor, including ad hoc tasks and cross-departmental collaboration where needed.

Requirements:

a. Educational Background: 

• Bachelor’s student preferably from Communications/ Graphics Design/ Media Studies/ Journalism or any other relevant discipline (enrolled in last semester, all other courses should be completed)
• Recent Graduates from the relevant educational background (graduation completed not more than last 06 months – 01 year)

b. Knowledge/ Skills/ Competencies: 

• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Google G-Suite proficiency (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms, Gmail).
• Understanding of basic photography and design software (e.g., Canva, Photoshop, Photoshelter).
• Attention to detail, especially in proofreading and content organisation.
• Fast learner and open to working with a diverse team.
• Comfortable working independently and proactively seeking guidance when needed.
• High ethical and moral standards.