Communications Intern

Summary:

Wetlands International Eastern Africa has an exciting opportunity for a Communications Intern in Nairobi, seeking dynamic, early-career Kenyan talent passionate about conservation impact. This hands-on role is crucial for amplifying the organization’s regional successes in water security and climate resilience by spearheading compelling digital storytelling, field media capture, and content production. Successful candidates will gain invaluable practical experience in managing online platforms, mastering visual communication tools like Canva and CapCut, and supporting vital donor engagement efforts alongside seasoned professionals. If you possess foundational skills in journalism or media studies and thrive in a mission-driven, fast-paced setting, apply now to help document and share the vital work protecting Eastern Africa’s wetlands.

Background

Wetlands International works to conserve and restore wetlands for the benefit of people and nature. Across Eastern Africa, the organisation implements programmes that support climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, water security, and sustainable livelihoods.

Effective communication is central to amplifying this work, strengthening visibility, and ensuring donor and partner engagement. To support these efforts, Wetlands International Eastern Africa is seeking a Communications Intern to contribute to content creation, digital communications, and field documentation.

Role Overview

Job Grade: Intern
Duty Station: Regional Office, Nairobi Kenya.
Reporting to: Communications Officer
Works Closely With: Programme Teams, MEL/GIS Officers, Country Teams

The Communications Intern will support day-to-day communication activities under the guidance of the Communications Officer. The role offers hands-on learning in storytelling, photography, social media management, and donor visibility, while contributing to the organisation’s regional communications outputs.

Working closely with programme teams, MEL/GIS officers, and country teams, the intern will help document field activities, support digital platforms, and assist in the preparation of communication materials.

Work Relationship:

Internal Context
• Communications Officer, Finance, Operations.

External Context
• Partners and collaborating organisations
• Media houses and journalists
• Service providers (as required)

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation

• Draft social media posts, captions, field stories, short articles, and newsletters.
• Assist with story gathering from staff and partners.
• Support editing and formatting communication materials.
• Prepare content calendars and thematic posts.

Digital Communications

• Support management of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Track analytics and compile simple engagement reports.
• Post approved content and maintain platform consistency.
• Update communication databases and mailing lists.

Photography & Videography

• Capture photos and short video clips during field activities or events.
• Edit basic multimedia materials using tools such as Canva, CapCut and Adobe Creative suite.
• Maintain proper metadata, captions, and storage of media files.

Documentation Support

• Assist with content gathering during workshops, field missions, and meetings.
• Record quotes, testimonials and event highlights.
• Support the development of case studies and human-interest stories.

Visibility & Donor Support

• Assist in preparing donor visibility materials and templates.
• Document branded project items, events, and field materials.
• Help track visibility compliance and prepare logs.

Administrative & Event Support

• Support coordination of media events, communication workshops, and launches.
• Prepare background notes, media lists, and meeting minutes.
• Assist in logistics for communication-related activities.

Decision Making Authority

• Manages routine posting under supervision.
• Prioritizes basic tasks and timelines.
• Makes content suggestions to the Communications Officer.

Key Performance Indicators

• Number and quality of social media posts
• Engagement rate improvements
• Quality of photos and documentation
• Timeliness of outputs
• Contribution to communication campaigns

Qualification, Experience & Skills

Professional Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in communications, journalism, PR, media studies, or related fields.

Relevant Experience

• At least 6 months of practical experience in a similar role.
• Writing samples or photo and video portfolio desirable
• Experience with social media platforms

Essential Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Writing and editing
• Social media and digital communication
• Photography, videography, and file management
• Design basics (Canva or Adobe tools)
• Strong ICT skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Creativity
• Attention to detail
• Learning mindset
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Ability to work with diverse teams

Organizational Core competencies

• Professionalism
• Accountability for results
• Integrity and leadership
• Teamwork
• Relationship building
• Communications
• Organization and self-control

Working Conditions

• Office-based with occasional field work
• High-paced environment requiring flexibility