Communications Intern at Swisscontact

Reporting To:  Communications Coordinator 

General Position Summary

• Swisscontact Kenya is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Communications Intern to support our storytelling, content development, digital engagement and overall communication strategy efforts. This internship will offer hands-on experience within a dynamic project environment. 

Key Responsibilities

Content Collection, Storytelling & Writing Support 

• Conduct interviews with beneficiaries, partners, and project staff to capture compelling, human-centered stories that highlight the project’s impact. 
• Gather and curate visual and written content from field visits, events, meetings, and project activities for use across internal and external platforms. 
• Take basic photographs and short video clips to support storytelling and contribute to a well-organized content library. 
• Assist in drafting high-quality communication materials, including blogs, interviews, case studies, testimonials, event summaries, PPTs, and reports. 
• Capture and synthesize key takeaways and lessons learned from meetings and events for broad dissemination. 

Digital & Social Media Campaigns

• Develop engaging, audience-specific content for social media and online platforms including reels, stories, carousels, stills, testimonials, video snippets. 
• Source beneficiary stories into compelling narratives suited for different formats and audiences. 
• Stay current with social media trends and storytelling styles to keep content timely, relatable, and high impact within various audiences. 

Media Monitoring & Research

• Monitor media coverage and compile reports to assess Swisscontact’s visibility and engagement. 
• Conduct research on relevant policies, events, stakeholders, and industry communication best practices aligned with the organization’s objectives. 

Event Communications Support

• Support the planning and coordination of events, including communications logistics, branding materials, and post-event documentation. 

Support with any other additional responsibilities 

Qualifications 

Education & Experience 

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, or a related discipline. 
• 1–3 years of experience in communications, digital media, or content development (internships, freelance work, or volunteer experience included). 

Skills & Attributes 

Required 

• Excellent writing and editing skills across a variety of formats (social media, blogs, testimonials, presentations). 
• Creative visual storytelling skills with a strong eye for design and layout. 
• Video editing skills (e.g., CapCut, InShot, etc). 
• Proficiency in Canva (or similar tools) for designing graphics, infographics, and social media visuals. 
• Photography and videography skills including smartphone video capture skills. 
• Familiarity with managing or supporting organizational social media accounts. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Organized, confident and detail-orient   

This role offers the potential for growth into a Communications Assistant position by January 2026, contingent on performance.