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Swisscontact is an independent non-profit development organisation established in 1959 by representatives of the Swiss private sector and civil society. Our work focuses on private sector-led, sustainable economic development and improved quality of life for all in developing and emerging countries. A key focus is to strengthen the skills of individuals and foster the competitiveness of businesses.

Swisscontact Kenya serves as the regional office for the CESAF region and the hub for programs across Kenya. For over two decades, Swisscontact Kenya has empowered youth through entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, market-driven skills training, and sustainable development projects. The organization is currently implementing a diverse portfolio of projects spanning Agribusiness, Eye Healthcare, Digital Skills, Green Skills and E-Mobility entrepreneurship, including PropelA, which focuses on youth skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship in electrical, plumbing & lift mechanics trades.

General Position Summary

Function: Communications Intern

Reporting Date: As soon as possible, or as mutually agreed

Contract Type: Paid Internship (Initial 3-month contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance)

Reporting To: Country Communications Lead

The Communications Intern (Multimedia Content Production) will contribute to the organization's communications and visibility objectives by producing engaging visual and digital content that highlights programme results, learning, and impact. The intern will support content capture, editing, storytelling, and social media content development across events, field visits, and project activities, helping to strengthen stakeholder engagement and organizational visibility.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Multimedia Content Production

• Capture high-quality photos and videos during events, field visits, and programme activities.
• Edit and produce multimedia content, including photographs, videos, reels, short-form clips, and other digital assets for social media, websites, presentations, and communications materials.
• Work with project teams to identify content opportunities and showcase programme results, learning, and impact.
• Support the development of visual stories, interviews, event highlights, and post-event recap content for internal and external audiences.
• Maintain and organize digital content assets in line with organizational guidelines and standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support the country communications lead and any other Swisscontact Kenya activities as required

Skills & Experience

• A degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Film Production, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Demonstrable skills in photography, videography, and multimedia content production.
• Knowledge of camera operation and mobile photography/videography techniques.
• Proficiency in content creation and editing tools such as Canva, Adobe Express, CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Microsoft Clipchamp, PowerPoint, or similar software.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, digital content formats, and emerging content trends.
• Ability to translate programme activities, results, and impact into engaging visual and digital content.
• Graphic design skills and experience will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

• Capture high-quality photos and videos during events, field visits, and programme activities.
• Edit and produce multimedia content, including photographs, videos, reels, short-form clips, and other digital assets for social media, websites, presentations, and communications materials.
• Work with project teams to identify content opportunities and showcase programme results, learning, and impact.
• Support the development of visual stories, interviews, event highlights, and post-event recap content for internal and external audiences.
• Maintain and organize digital content assets in line with organizational guidelines and standards.
• Support the country communications lead and any other Swisscontact Kenya activities as required

• Demonstrable skills in photography, videography, and multimedia content production.
• Knowledge of camera operation and mobile photography/videography techniques.
• Proficiency in content creation and editing tools such as Canva, Adobe Express, CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Microsoft Clipchamp, PowerPoint, or similar software.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, digital content formats, and emerging content trends.
• Ability to translate programme activities, results, and impact into engaging visual and digital content.
• Graphic design skills and experience will be an added advantage.
• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

• A degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Film Production, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.