{"id":878910,"date":"2026-03-17T20:19:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T17:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&p=878910"},"modified":"2026-03-17T20:19:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T17:19:44","slug":"878910-octavia-carbon-technical-writing-internship-nairobi","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/vacancy\/878910-octavia-carbon-technical-writing-internship-nairobi\/","title":{"rendered":"Technical Writing Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"

Join Octavia Carbon as a Technical Writing Intern in Nairobi, play a vital role in combating climate change, and help translate cutting-edge Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology into compelling content. Earn Ksh 47,000 while gaining invaluable experience and paving the way for a potential full-time role. Apply now and be a part of the carbon removal revolution!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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About Octavia Carbon:<\/h4>\n

Octavia Carbon is the Global South's first Direct Air Capture (DAC) company dedicated to combating climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. We design and build low-cost DAC technology that leverages Kenya's geothermal energy, geology, and talent to accelerate DAC down the cost curve radically.<\/p>\n

Job Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Title<\/strong>: Technical Writer - Intern
\nLocation<\/strong>: Nairobi, Kenya
\nGross Salary<\/strong>:\u00a0Ksh 47,000
\nType<\/strong>:\u00a0Full-time on-site Internship<\/p>\n

We are looking for a Technical Writing Intern to support Octavia Carbon\u2019s commercialization team. This role is primarily focused on technical writing (80%); translating complex Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, research developments, and project updates into clear, structured, and compelling written materials. In addition to writing, you will support the commercialization team with market research and opportunity mapping (20%), helping identify potential partnerships, funding opportunities, and emerging trends in the carbon removal ecosystem.<\/p>\n

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys writing, synthesizing complex information, and structuring technical content, while gaining exposure to the rapidly evolving carbon removal industry. \u00a0This is a 3-month internship opportunity that may lead to a full-time position with a revised salary offer based on your performance. For your application to be considered, your resume should accompany the writing assignment below.<\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities<\/h4>\n

Technical Writing (Primary Responsibility \u2013 80%)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Collaborate with technical and commercialization teams to understand\u00a0our\u00a0DAC technology, research developments, and project updates.<\/li>\n
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and well-structured written content.<\/li>\n
  • Contribute to written materials highlighting\u00a0our\u00a0technology, innovation, and differentiation.<\/li>\n
  • Draft and edit materials for grant applications, accelerator programs,\u00a0prize applications,\u00a0and due diligence requests.<\/li>\n
  • Ensure technical information is communicated in an accessible manner for both technical and non-technical audiences.<\/li>\n
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and insights for various writing assignments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Commercialization & Market Research (Supporting Responsibility \u2013 20%)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to\u00a0inform\u00a0strategic decisions.<\/li>\n
    • Identify potential funding opportunities\u00a0relevant to\u00a0the company.<\/li>\n
    • Support the preparation of investor, partner, and stakeholder materials.<\/li>\n
    • Assist in identifying and evaluating potential commercial partnerships.<\/li>\n
    • Help maintain internal tools for tracking opportunities\u00a0and business development pipelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Qualifications<\/h4>\n
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      • Bachelor\u2019s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Economics, Communications, Marketing, International Relations, or related disciplines (preferred but not\u00a0required).<\/li>\n
      • Proven experience in technical writing, with\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.<\/li>\n
      • Detail-oriented mindset\u00a0and commitment to accuracy and clarity in written communication.<\/li>\n
      • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.<\/li>\n
      • Proficiency\u00a0in using various tools and platforms for collaboration and document creation.<\/li>\n
      • Proactive and adaptable,\u00a0with a self-starter mindset and eagerness to take on evolving responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":671471,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"

        Writing Assignment\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

        Carbon removal is a rapidly growing sector within climate technology and global climate policy.\u00a0Write a short essay addressing the following questions:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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        • Why companies are starting to purchase carbon removal credits\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t
        • What challenges still exist in the carbon removal market\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t
        • One opportunity you see for companies building DAC technology\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

          Format & Submission Guidelines\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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          • Submit your response in essay format, using supporting bullet points where appropriate.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t
          • Maximum length: 1 page (you may extend to 2 pages only if including visuals, tables, or charts).\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t
          • Include a callout box highlighting 2\u20133 key facts or figures relevant to the carbon removal market.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t
          • Clearly cite or link the sources of the information you reference.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t
          • Please submit your assignment as a PDF document.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

            Note:<\/strong>\u00a0While AI tools may be used during the writing process, we encourage candidates to use this assignment as an opportunity to\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0their own thinking, structure, and originality. Submissions that clearly reflect the candidate\u2019s unique perspective and ability to synthesize information will stand out.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

            We look forward to seeing how you approach this challenge and how your skills align with the needs of our team. Good luck!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

            Application Deadline: Sunday,\u00a022nd\u00a0March 2026 5 P.M\u00a0(EAT)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

            Octavia Carbon offers competitive growth opportunities, a route to owning company equity, and a high degree of professional freedom & responsibility, coupled with an intense working environment to enable a steep learning curve.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

            Octavia Carbon is an equal opportunity employer and especially encourages applications from women and individuals from diverse socioeconomic, religious, and regional backgrounds.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>"},"job_listing_region":[209],"job-categories":[40,387,79,393,406],"job-types":[6],"class_list":{"0":"post-878910","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","6":"job_listing_region-nairobi","7":"job_listing_category-business-related-student-jobs-in-kenya","8":"job_listing_category-economics-or-statistics","9":"job_listing_category-international-relations-development","10":"job_listing_category-journalism-communication","11":"job_listing_category-sales-or-marketing","12":"job_listing_type-internship","14":"job-type-internship"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/878910","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/671471"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=878910"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=878910"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=878910"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=878910"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}