Are you creative, curious, and passionate about turning ideas and real-world experiencesย into engaging digital content?
Kisii Smart Community areย looking for a Social Media Intern to join our team in Kisii and help tell the stories behind the work weโre doing across our communities, projects and platforms.
We are a Kenya-based social enterprise with operations in Kisii, Nyamira, Bomet and Narok Counties. Through our Kisii Smart Community (KSC) initiative and the “Songa” e-mobility platform, we collaborate with local and international partners to drive sustainable development.
Our work focuses on implementing sustainability solutions, leveraging clean energy technologies, designing innovative digital tools, and applying forward-thinking business models to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Services Provided:
- First Mile / Last mile logistics transport
- Cold Chain services
- Input supply
Value Chains we work in:
- Dairy
- Banana
- Local Vegetables
About the role
Can you turn everyday moments into stories people want to read, watch, and share?
We’re looking for a creative to help bring that work to life online through Kisii Smart Community, Songa Mobility, and Kilikawi projects.
Responsibilities
Working with our Data & Innovations team, you’ll support with:
Content Creation & Scheduling
- Draft, design, and schedule posts across the organisation’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Tik Tok) showcasing farmer impact, mobility services, and organisational milestones.
Storytelling & Field Content
- Work with field and hub teams to gather photos, videos, and testimonials from farmers, hub operations, and ongoing campaigns for use in social media content.
Community Engagement
- Monitor comments, messages, and mentions across platforms, responding to or escalating queries as appropriate to maintain an active, responsive online presence.
Analytics & Reporting
- Track engagement metrics (reach, likes, shares, follower growth) across platforms and prepare simple monthly reports to inform content strategy.
Design Support
- Create basic graphics and short-form videos using tools such as Canva for use in posts, campaigns, and the organisation’s newsletter.
Campaign Support
- Support the planning and execution of ongoing social media campaigns and challenges (e.g., the Kilikawi Challenge).
Marketing Support
- Support the Data & Innovations team with broader marketing activities, including promotional materials, event and campaign marketing, partner/funder-facing communications content, and brand consistency across digital and print materials.
Perform any other related assigned duties.
Qualifications
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Have strong written English, Kiswahili and understand social media content formats.
- Are creative, organised, proactive, and open to feedback.
- Prior exposure in any of the above fields is a plus
- Interest in rural development, agriculture, or mobility is an advantage.
Technical Skills
- Familiarity with major social media platforms and content formats (Reels, Stories, short-form video).
- Graphic design or video editing skills (e.g., Canva, CapCut) is a plus.
- Are comfortable using a smartphone for photography and videography.
- Familiarity with social media scheduling tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Buffer) is a plus.
- Basic understanding of social media analytics and engagement metrics.
Soft Skills
- Creative, detail-oriented, and comfortable telling stories through visuals and short-form writing.
- Proactive and able to work independently with light supervision.
- Strong organisational skills and reliability with a content calendar.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to hub locations for content gathering.
- Open to feedback and a fast learner.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong Interpersonal skills
