External Relations Intern at Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar External Relations Intern to assist in the design and implementation of partnerships efforts across our school network in Kenya. This is an opportunity to create a transformative brand with the future of Africa’s youth at stake.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be mainly responsible for telling the Nova Pioneer story to various stakeholders, creating awareness and representing the  Nova Pioneer in the community. The role is based in Kenya.

You will also :

• Assist in the understanding of the customer mix, segmenting them, designing and executing an effective engagement strategy based on this analysis.
• Assist in developing a new lead generation strategy by understanding how and where to connect with partner organizations, and creatively designing engagements that optimize our effectiveness.
• Assist in organizing and executing  Nova Pioneer’s external events that creatively encourage increased engagement with Heads of Schools, teachers and corporates among others.
• Constantly seek new outreach opportunities for Nova Pioneer to connect with different (but relevant) audiences to raise the profile of our brand in Kenya.

ABOUT YOU

• You have at least 3 months to 1-year experience building and managing important relationships in marketing, communications and/or business development positions.
• Diploma/Degree in Commerce/Marketing/Business Administration or any other related relevant field.
• You are a great communicator: You are able to provide a clear and persuasive pitch to anyone and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You are results driven: You are goal oriented, move fast and take ownership of work.
• You are entrepreneurial and empathetic. You are able to understand the various Nova Pioneers’ stakeholders and think creatively about how to effectively communicate to them.
• You are passionate about providing excellent education at an affordable price even if you haven’t worked in education before.
• You possess great computer skills- proficiency with Excel & PowerPoint
• You have very strong organization, time management, and follow‐up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently
• You have the ability to thrive in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment
• You possess a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, coaching, and professional development.

Duration: 3 months with a possibility of you being absorbed into the company