Jobs and Internships at Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC)

Job Summary:

The Communications Intern will assist the KCIC communications function through public relations and digital media activities. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in PR, social media management, content creation, and digital marketing.

Key Responsibilities:
Public Relations:

•  Assist in drafting press releases, media alerts, and other PR materials.
•  Help in building and maintaining relationships with media contacts.
•  Monitor media coverage and compile media reports.

Digital Media:

•  Support the management of KCIC’s social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram).
•  Create and schedule engaging social media posts that align with KCIC’s communication strategy.
•  Monitor social media trends and analytics to optimize content and engagement.

Content Creation:

•  Assist in writing and editing blog posts, newsletters, and other digital content.
•  Help in producing multimedia content including videos, podcasts, and graphics.
•  Consistency of all content with KCIC’s voice and branding.

Event Support:

•  Assist in the planning and execution of KCIC events, including webinars, workshops, and press conferences.
•  Provide support in creating event promotional materials and post-event reports.

 Administrative Support:

•  Maintain the communications calendar and assist in coordinating communication activities.
•  Support the communications team with various administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

•  Degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience

•  Digital native, fluent in tech and familiar with social media platforms
•  Basic knowledge of graphic design and video editing is a plus.

Functional Skills

•  Planning and organization
•  Good Video editing skills
•  Good Written and Verbal Skills
•  Social Media management
•  Ability in using graphics design software

Behavioral Skills

•  Professionalism and integrity
•  Interpersonal skills
•  Creativity and Innovation
•  Adaptability and Reliability
•  Teamwork

Job Summary: The Communications Assistant will support the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) in creating high-quality visual content that effectively communicates our mission and programs. This role involves videography, video editing, graphic design, and visual storytelling to enhance KCIC’s online and offline presence.

Key Responsibilities:
Videography and Editing:

•  Plan, shoot, and edit videos for various projects including promotional materials, social media content, event coverage, and documentaries.
•  Develop scripts and storyboards for video projects.
•  Align all video content with KCIC’s branding and messaging guidelines.

Graphic Design:

•  Create engaging and visually appealing graphics for social media, websites, reports, brochures, and other communication materials.
•  Develop infographics and data visualizations to support KCIC’s reports and presentations.
•  Align all graphic content with KCIC’s brand identity and style guidelines.

Content Management:

•  Organize and maintain a library of videos, graphics, and photos for easy access and retrieval.
•  Manage video and graphic design projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery.

Collaboration:

•  Work closely with the communications team to brainstorm and develop creative content ideas.
•  Collaborate with other departments to understand their communication needs and provide appropriate visual content.

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Film Production, or a related field.

Experience:

•  Proven experience in videography and video editing.
•  Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
•  Experience working with NGOs and non-proft sector an added advantage.
•  Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Functional Skills

•  Planning and organization skills
•  Creativite and Analytical skills
•  Communication skills
•  Graphic Design skills
•  Videography Skills

Behavioral Skills

•  Professionalism and intergrity
•  Interpersonal skills
•  Attention to detail
•  Adaptability and reliability
•  Teamwork
• Communications Assistant (Videography and Graphics Design)