Marketing and PR Internship

Suvira Africa is hiring a Marketing and PR Intern in Nairobi, Kenya to support communications efforts by crafting content, managing social media, and assisting with media outreach to amplify research findings and brand positioning. We seek individuals with a background in communications or marketing and a knack for visual storytelling and digital engagement. Ready to build your portfolio and contribute to economic empowerment across Africa? Apply to join Suvira Africa’s next-generation team.

Suvira Africa is a leading research-driven non-governmental organization (NGO) and think tank based in Kenya, focused on accelerating business growth, innovation, and economic empowerment across the continent. It serves as a catalyst for development by bridging gaps between technology, law, policy, and entrepreneurship to foster sustainable economic progress.

Vacancy Announcement: Marketing and PR intern
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Hybrid, Nairobi, Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

The selected intern will support communications and outreach by:

• Supporting development of the project communications strategy
• Assisting in branding and positioning of research initiatives
• Creating infographics and visual summaries of research findings
• Supporting social media campaigns before, during, and after events
• Assisting media engagement and outreach coordination
• Supporting report design, layout, and dissemination campaigns
• Documenting events and stakeholder engagements

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or final-year student in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Media Studies, or related field
• Strong writing and storytelling skills
• Basic graphic design or content creation skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms
• Proficiency in Canva, PowerPoint, or similar tools

What the Internship Offers

• Real-world communications and branding experience
• Portfolio-building opportunities
• Exposure to policy advocacy and public discourse
• Mentorship and professional growth

At Suvira Africa, interns work as part of the organization, contributing to multiple initiatives, receiving mentorship, and gaining real professional experience in policy and development practice.

We are not just recruiting for one project; we are building a next-generation team to support ongoing and upcoming initiatives across research, policy engagement, governance, and public discourse in Kenya.