Communications Intern at Youth Alive! Kenya (YAK)

Transformations

• Support the implementation of our Content Transformation (which includes using videos and audio-wave form videos and podcasts to diversify our content).

Business Development: (10%) 

• Participate in fundraising, visibility events, meetings and other program activities as requested. 
• Research and identify new funding sources and emerging needs to support Y.A.K’s programming, administrative and strategic goals. 
• Participate in proposal development processes 

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism or related field

Skills and Competencies:

• Interest in /willingness to learn about youth issues in Kenya
• Demonstrated audiovisual and photography production skills
• Working knowledge of editing software and tools such as illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Corel Video Studio and online editing tools such as Canva.
• Must be result-oriented, a team player, exhibiting high levels of enthusiasm, diplomacy, and integrity.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and professional skills in interacting with government and development partners.
• Passion and knack for storytelling
• Experience working in the non-profit sector and media will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Should be below 28 years of age.