Communications Internship

The Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) Project is East Africa’s largest wind farm comprising 365 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 850KW, and a high voltage substation.

Situated in Marsabit County, Kenya, The Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) Project is a wind farm that supplies renewable energy to Kenya’s national grid. The project is committed to the sustainable application of all resources to the benefit of the environment.

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Purpose: To support the organization’s communication efforts while gaining practical experience in the field of public relations and communications and receiving mentorship and training to build skills and knowledge in the profession.

Key Activities and Accountabilities

• Capture high-quality photographs that effectively represent the organization during events, activities and daily operations, maintaining and updating the organization’s image library to ensure it is readily accessible for internal and external communications.
• Assist in creation and management of a social media content calendar, drafting internal and external communications, including reports, presentations, and articles for the LTWP website and internal newsletter, ensuring clear messaging throughout the organization.
• Support in content creation and distribution in the communities around the wind farm to foster good relations based on transparency and shared understanding.
• Assist in drafting communication materials, such as briefing notes and itineraries, ensuring all visits align with the organization’s standards and messaging.
• Keep and update annual calendars of events, targets, and activities to ensure smooth operations. Assist in events organization, such as the Community Projects Handovers, and other related activities.
• Support in coordination and managing visits to the site for VIPs and other approved visitors. This includes liaising with various internal departments to ensure logistics are in place, preparing visitor schedules, and providing on-site support to ensure a smooth and professional experience.
• Support in sensitizing staff on the organization’s Communications Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a diploma/degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Media Studies, Design or a related field.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with good copywriting and content creation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn).
• Strong photography skills, basic knowledge of video production or editing, graphic design skills or familiarity with design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Canva) is advantageous.

NOTE: This internship is exclusively for candidates from Laisamis Constituency