Responsible for supporting communication activities, creating and editing content, assisting with social media updates, preparing communication materials, documenting programme activities, and maintaining communication records. Requires a relevant qualification in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field. The position is based in Nairobi and may require fieldwork depending on programme needs.
Scope of the Position
The Communications Intern will
assist the Country team in implementing organizational communications
strategies. S/he will work with the team to fulfil organizational goals and
initiatives related to programming and communications.
Key Responsibilities
General
Responsibilities:
- Develop
and format knowledge products, including policy briefs, data analysis,
case studies, and human-interest stories, in collaboration with program
staff.
- Draft
and edit communication materials to support advocacy efforts and knowledge
sharing such as articles, newsletters, and social media content to promote
Helen Keller Kenya’s work.
- Serve
as a Helen Keller brand ambassador, supporting the country team’s brand
compliance and coordinating trainings with the global team as needed.
Specific
Responsibilities:
- Partner
with the Center for Marketing and Branding to develop materials and
support branding for the Kenya office.
- Gather
“people-first” stories of impact, including interviews with community
members, to be shared across country and global channels.
- Partner
with the Center for Marketing and Branding to coordinate program
photography and video gathering, including collecting written informed
consent from participants, and upload assets to Helen Keller’s cloud-based
media asset platform.
- Support
social media and digital communication for country-level visibility.
- Maintain
a shared folder for communication materials by ensuring relevant content
(photos, videos, and articles) is up-to-date and shared with the global
team.
- Support
the Country Director and program team in developing donor-facing
communication materials, including fact sheets, donor reports, and
presentations.
- Assist
in tracking donor engagement opportunities, calls for proposals, and
partnerships that align with Helen Keller Kenya’s strategy.
- Support
donor stewardship by documenting project impact stories and producing
content to strengthen relationships with current and prospective funders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in a related field (English, Marketing/Communications, Advertising
or Public Relations).
- Strong
writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt
messages for diverse audiences (community, donors, policymakers, and
media).
- Demonstrated
interest in communications, public relations, business development, or
fundraising within the NGO/development sector.
- Ability
to design and present information clearly through reports, presentations,
and digital platforms.
- Proficiency
in social media management and basic digital content creation (graphic
design, photography, or video editing an added advantage).
- Strong
organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet
deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
- Collaborative
team player with strong interpersonal and networking skills.
- Self-starter
with a proactive attitude, able to work independently and take initiative.
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili (spoken and written).
Behavioral Competencies
- Owning
Work & Building Trust: Produces honest, well-grounded content and
follows through on commitments to program teams, leadership, partners, and
external audiences. Takes clear accountability for the quality, accuracy,
and brand integrity of communication outputs and addresses gaps directly
rather than deflecting.
- Adapting
& Navigating Change: Adjusts plans, messaging, and channels in
response to evolving program needs, audience feedback, news cycles, and
partner-coordination requirements; brings a flexible, problem-solving
orientation to short timelines and shifting priorities.
- Getting
Work Done: Translates communication strategy into executed outputs by
sequencing work, meeting deadlines, holding suppliers and contributors to
deliverables, and reinforcing brand and quality standards across every
asset that leaves the program.
- Working
Together & Growing Others: Builds collaborative relationships across
program staff, leadership, partners, media, and global communications
counterparts; gives and receives feedback constructively, shares expertise
generously, and supports onboarding of new staff and consultants on brand
and communication standards
How to Apply
Interested candidates to send
their cover letter and a curriculum vitae as a single document to kenya.recruitment@hki.org Please
indicate the position on the subject line of the email. Applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis; early submissions are encouraged. The deadline for
application is 14th September 2026.
