Key Responsibilities

Content Development & Storytelling

• Support the development of high-quality content for EAMDA’s communication channels, including social media, website, newsletters, reports, blogs, and promotional materials.
• Draft stories, success stories, case studies, beneficiary profiles, and impact narratives from programme activities.
• Assist in documenting project milestones, field activities, stakeholder engagements, and learning events.
• Support the production of multimedia content including videos, photography, infographics, podcasts, and short-form digital content.

Digital Communications & Social Media

• Support the implementation of EAMDA’s digital communications and social media strategy.
• Create and schedule content across social media platforms including LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other emerging channels.
• Monitor audience engagement and support online community management activities.
• Assist in tracking social media performance and preparing periodic analytics reports.

Brand Management & Visibility

Events & Stakeholder Engagement

Media Monitoring & Knowledge Management

• Monitor media coverage, industry developments, and emerging trends relevant to agriculture, agribusiness, and market systems development.
• Support the compilation of media monitoring reports and communication metrics.
• Assist in organizing communication resources, publications, and knowledge products.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with programme teams to identify and document stories of impact and learning.
• Support internal communication initiatives that promote staff engagement and organizational culture.
• Perform other communication and branding-related assignments as required.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in:

• Communications/Journalism/Public Relations/Media Studies/Digital Communications
• Marketing
• Graphic Design
• Development Communication
• Or a related field

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated interest in communications, media, branding, or digital marketing.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Basic graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent design tools.
• Basic photography and videography skills.
• Familiarity with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Knowledge of social media management tools is an added advantage.
• Interest in agriculture, agribusiness, entrepreneurship, or international development is desirable.

Critical Competencies

• Ability to translate technical information into engaging and audience-friendly content.
• Ability to generate fresh ideas and communicate impact through compelling storytelling.
• Strong proofreading, editing, and quality-control skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Curious, proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and respect in all interactions.

Eligibility

Applicants should:

• Be recent graduates (within the last three years).
• Be available for the full three-month internship period.

Organizational Information

• This is a three-month internship position based in Nairobi.
• Hybrid working arrangements may apply depending on assignments.
• Occasional travel within Kenya may be required.
• SPARK Associates will receive structured mentorship and professional development support.
• A monthly internship stipend will be provided.