The Nature Conservancy, a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive, is recruiting an Advocacy Communications Intern in Nairobi.
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures.
We’re Looking for You If…
You are an early-career communications professional with a passion for conservation, public policy, and sustainable development in Africa. You enjoy transforming complex information into clear, compelling messages and are eager to contribute to advocacy campaigns that influence key audiences. You bring strong writing and research skills, thrive in collaborative and multicultural environments, and are motivated by opportunities to learn, grow, and support meaningful change through strategic communications.
What We Can Achieve Together
The Advocacy Communications Intern will support advocacy and strategic communications efforts across Africa, helping to elevate The Nature Conservancy’s conservation and policy priorities through compelling storytelling, strategic messaging, and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with the Associate Director, Advocacy and Strategic Communications, the intern will contribute to the development of advocacy materials, media content, digital campaign assets, and research-based communications products that strengthen the visibility and impact of key initiatives. The role will also support media outreach, stakeholder engagement activities, meeting preparation, documentation of engagements, maintenance of communications resources, and internal coordination and reporting efforts.
What You’ll Bring
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (completed) in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Policy Studies, International Relations, or a related field, with at least six months of relevant experience gained through internships, coursework, or project-based work.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Familiarity with visual storytelling and/or design best practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multicultural and diverse teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in English.
- Experience, coursework, or training in communications, advocacy, public policy, or related fields.
- Commitment to and demonstration of The Nature Conservancy’s core values.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, International Relations, Public Policy, Development Studies, Environmental Policy, Political Science, or a related field.
- Recent graduate who is not currently enrolled in school or college.
- Experience developing communications products such as factsheets, messaging frameworks, briefs, or media materials.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in advocacy, public policy, or strategic communications.
- Multilingual skills and cross-cultural experience.
- Graphic design and multimedia skills.
- Experience working collaboratively in partnerships
This position requires a valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered “high risk drivers.” To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page.
Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.
