Position Description

NutriSave is seeking a creative and strategic Communications intern to capture and broadcast the impact of innovative interventions designed to reduce food loss and waste (FLW) while improving access to affordable nutritious foods among low-income consumers.The need for high-quality, evidence-based storytelling is paramount. The Intern will document the journey of two pilots:

B2B Digital platforms: Rescuing surplus F&Vs by connecting supply and demand actors.

Washing, Cutting, Peeling, and Packaging (WCPP): Providing convenience through minimally processed, rescued produce.

The Intern will serve as the "creative eye" of the program, translating technical milestones into compelling human-centered narratives. The goal is to ensure that "Global Access" commitments and "Adaptive Management" successes of NutriSave project are visible to donors, partners and the public through high-impact multimedia content.

Key duties and responsibilities

Multimedia content production & field documentation

• Value chain documentation: Conduct regular field visits to capture high-quality photography and videography of activities across the value chain, from farm-gate rescue to WCPP processing, distribution to mama mbogas/retailers.
• Short form video production: Produce a series of "Impact Bites"short, 60-90 second videos optimized for social media and webinars highlighting specific pilot successes.
• Annual commemoration content: Script, film, and edit a "year in review" flagship video to be showcased at annual events eg IDAFLW and the in-person donor convening in September 2026.

High impact storytelling & human interest features

• "People of NutriSave" series: Identify and interview key stakeholders (women-led enterprises, traders and mama mbogas) to create deep-dive "Success Stories."
• Technical storytelling: Collaborate with the MEL manager to turn "Learning Questions" into narrative case studies. For example, converting data on "retailer efficiency" into a story about a vendor as an enabler to increase, affordability, accessibility of nutritious foods..
• Webinar & convening Support: Design visual presentations and multimedia segments to anchor NutriSave’s presence in virtual and in-person industry convenings.

Visibility strategy & brand stewardship

• Knowledge products: Lead the design and layout of high-quality briefs, infographics, and "Lessons Learned" reports for donors (GF, FCDO).
• Visibility assets: Maintain a curated digital library of photos and videos for use by TechnoServe and global partners.
• Message alignment: Ensure all communications reflect NutriSave’s core values of inclusivity, food loss reduction and nutritional equity.

Qualifications & Experience

Academic background & field experience

• Education: A Degree or Diploma in Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Professional tenure: 2 years of experience in communications or digital storytelling.
• Contextual expertise: Proven experience documenting agricultural, market-based, or international development programs, specifically within Low-Income Country (LIC) settings or the AG-tech sector.

Content creation & creative excellence

• Multimedia production: Practical mastery of videography and photography, including scriptwriting, shooting, and high-end video editing (Adobe Premiere/Final Cut).
• Graphic design: Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite or Canva to produce professional-grade visual assets.
• Digital storytelling: A strong portfolio showcasing the ability to translate complex food systems data into compelling "hooks" for donors and policymakers.
• Narrative inquiry: Exceptional interviewing skills, with a focus on capturing authentic stories from diverse stakeholders, such as women-led businesses.

Digital strategy & platform management

• Social media mastery: In-depth understanding of YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram as strategic communication tools.
• Web management: Hands-on experience in WordPress management and digital asset organization.
• Data-driven growth: Ability to use social analytics and data to inform content creation, drive engagement, and scale digital channel growth.
• AI and innovation: Interest and ability to champion AI, chatbots, and digital innovation.

Soft skills & professionalism

• Communication: Elite written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize technical data into accessible narratives. Quick learners who enjoy staying up to date with digital trends
• Organization: Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, communication and project management skills. Capable of managing field-based projects and stakeholder relationships simultaneously and the ability to interact with internal and external clients.

• Conduct regular field visits to capture high-quality photography and videography of activities across the value chain, from farm-gate rescue to WCPP processing, distribution to mama mbogas/retailers.
• Produce a series of "Impact Bites"short, 60-90 second videos optimized for social media and webinars highlighting specific pilot successes.
• Script, film, and edit a "year in review" flagship video to be showcased at annual events eg IDAFLW and the in-person donor convening in September 2026.
• Identify and interview key stakeholders (women-led enterprises, traders and mama mbogas) to create deep-dive "Success Stories."
• Collaborate with the MEL manager to turn "Learning Questions" into narrative case studies.
• Design visual presentations and multimedia segments to anchor NutriSave’s presence in virtual and in-person industry convenings.
• Lead the design and layout of high-quality briefs, infographics, and "Lessons Learned" reports for donors (GF, FCDO).
• Maintain a curated digital library of photos and videos for use by TechnoServe and global partners.
• Ensure all communications reflect NutriSave’s core values of inclusivity, food loss reduction and nutritional equity.

• Videography and photography
• Scriptwriting
• Video editing (Adobe Premiere/Final Cut)
• Graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite or Canva)
• Digital storytelling
• Interviewing skills
• Social media management (YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
• WordPress management
• Digital asset organization
• Social analytics interpretation
• Interest in AI, chatbots, and digital innovation
• Written and verbal communication
• Project management

• Degree or Diploma in Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in communications or digital storytelling.
• Proven experience documenting agricultural, market-based, or international development programs, specifically within Low-Income Country (LIC) settings or the AG-tech sector.
• Practical mastery of videography and photography, including scriptwriting, shooting, and high-end video editing (Adobe Premiere/Final Cut).
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite or Canva to produce professional-grade visual assets.
• A strong portfolio showcasing the ability to translate complex food systems data into compelling "hooks" for donors and policymakers.
• Exceptional interviewing skills, with a focus on capturing authentic stories from diverse stakeholders, such as women-led businesses.
• In-depth understanding of YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram as strategic communication tools.
• Hands-on experience in WordPress management and digital asset organization.
• Ability to use social analytics and data to inform content creation, drive engagement, and scale digital channel growth.
• Interest and ability to champion AI, chatbots, and digital innovation.
• Elite written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize technical data into accessible narratives.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, communication and project management skills.
• Capable of managing field-based projects and stakeholder relationships simultaneously and the ability to interact with internal and external clients.