Internship Roles at Kisii Smart Community

RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Data Collection

• Conduct farmer surveys and collect accurate farm, herd, milk production, feeding, animal health and management data using approved field protocols and digital tools.

Data Quality, Management & Analysis

• Ensure data is complete, accurate and securely managed, maintain farmer tracking records, and support basic data cleaning, analysis and reporting.

Farmer Engagement & Extension Support

• Engage farmers in Kiswahili/local language, obtain informed consent, support extension activities, and document and escalate farmer feedback and concerns.

Baseline Assessments, Feed Audits & Dairy Value Chain Support

• Support baseline assessments, feed and forage audits, sample collection and animal health observations, while linking farmer data with milk production records to monitor progress toward the 10 L/cow/day target.

Reporting & Coordination

• Coordinate field activities with hub and programme teams, participate in programme meetings and training, and provide regular field reports and learning updates.

Learning & Professional Development

• Complete required training and induction, contribute to programme learning, and prepare an end-of-internship report highlighting field lessons, data gaps and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science / Animal Production, Agricultural Education and Extension, or Statistics (including Applied or Agricultural Statistics) from a recognised institution.
• Fresh or recent graduate: completed studies within the last 2 years.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
• Fluency in Kalenjin (Kipsigis) or Maa (Maasai) is a strong advantage.
• Confident using a smartphone for data collection and Excel or Google Sheets for data entry.
• Ability and willingness to travel daily for field work on farms and milk routes.

Added advantage

• Experience with ODK, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO or a similar mobile data tool, including class projects or attachment.
• Industrial attachment or field work with dairy farmers, cooperatives, extension services or a research survey.
• For Statistics graduates: working knowledge of R, SPSS, Stata or Python for data cleaning and analysis.
• For Animal Science and Extension graduates: basic understanding of dairy nutrition, feeding and herd management.
• Resident in, or willing to relocate to, Sotik, Bomet, Kilgoris or Kisii areas.

Technical competencies

• Accurate mobile data collection and basic data cleaning.
• Understanding of smallholder dairy systems: feeding, fodder, milk hygiene and record keeping.
• Basic descriptive statistics and presenting data in tables and charts.
• Proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace.
• Awareness of climate-smart agriculture and livestock emissions is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a farmer-centric approach.
• Accuracy and integrity: records what is said and measured, never estimates to fill a form.
• Respect for informed consent and confidentiality of farmer data; never promises farmers carbon payments, feed subsidies or other benefits the programme has not confirmed.
• Ability to work in field settings and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented, organised and punctual.
• Eagerness to learn and take feedback.
• Commitment to gender inclusion and community development.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Creation & Scheduling

• Draft, design, and schedule posts across the organisation's social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok) showcasing farmer impact, mobility services, and organisational milestones.

Storytelling & Field Content

• Work with field and hub teams to gather photos, videos, and testimonials from farmers, hub operations, and ongoing campaigns for use in social media content.

Community Engagement

• Monitor comments, messages, and mentions across platforms, responding to or escalating queries as appropriate to maintain an active, responsive online presence.

Analytics & Reporting

• Track engagement metrics (reach, likes, shares, follower growth) across platforms and prepare simple monthly reports to inform content strategy.

Design Support

• Create basic graphics and short-form videos using tools such as Canva  for use in posts, campaigns, and the organisation's newsletter.

Campaign Support

• Support the planning and execution of ongoing social media campaigns and challenges (e.g., the Kilikawi Challenge).

Marketing Support

• Support the Data & Innovations team with broader marketing activities, including promotional materials, event and campaign marketing, partner/funder-facing communications content, and brand consistency across digital and print materials.
• Perform any other related assigned dutie

Qualifications

• Recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and content formats (Reels, Stories, short-form video).
• Graphic design or video editing skills (e.g., Canva, CapCut) is a plus.
• Strong written communication skills in English; Kiswahili is a plus.
• Interest in rural development, agriculture, or mobility is an advantage.

Technical competencies

• Comfortable using a smartphone for photography and videography.
• Familiarity with social media scheduling tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Buffer) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of social media analytics and engagement metrics.

Core competencies

• Creative, detail-oriented, and comfortable telling stories through visuals and short-form writing.
• Proactive and able to work independently with light supervision.
• Strong organisational skills and reliability with a content calendar.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to hub locations for content gathering.
• Open to feedback and a fast learner.