The Communication Intern will support the implementation of the project’s Communication Strategy by coordinating, producing, and disseminating compelling human-centered stories; ensuring brand compliance; documenting project results; and enhancing visibility among key stakeholders including government institutions, private sector actors, development partners, and beneficiaries.

Through this internship, the intern will learn and gain practical knowledge in strategic communication, ethical storytelling, multi-channel content production, and in addition, the intern will strengthen digital skills and professional writing, teamwork, and time management, including donor requirements and field engagement with beneficiaries.

1.     Scope of Work and key responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Project Team Leader and in close coordination with project experts and partners, the Communication Intern will:

A. Implementation of communication strategy

·       Support the operationalization of the communication strategy and annual communication plan.

·       Assist in planning and coordinating communication activities related to project interventions, events, and achievements.

·       Monitor implementation of communication tools developed by the consultant.

·       Ensure all communication materials are aligned with donor visibility requirements and Expertise France branding guidelines.

·       Monitor communication KPIs (engagement, reach, visibility growth rate, content performance ..)

B. Content development and storytelling

·       Draft news articles, success stories, human interest stories, and case studies.

·       Assist in producing compelling content highlighting:

o   Private sector partnerships and MoU signings

o   Dual training experiences and practices

o   Women, youth, and PWDs inclusion and empowerment in agricultureSmart, Agriculture practices and food systems innovations

o   CoE transformation milestones

·       Collect testimonials from students, trainers, private sector partners, and district authorities.

·       Support the production of multimedia content including photography, short videos, graphics, and digital campaigns.

·       Develop quarterly newsletters and project briefs.

C. Digital Communication and social media

·       Support to manage and regularly update project-related digital platforms (where applicable).

·       Support in creating social media content (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, etc.).

·       Support the development of visual content (infographics explaining project impact, short videos, photo stories, reels highlighting practical sessions).

·       Track engagement metrics and prepare monthly analytics reports.

D. Event Communication and visibility

·       Support organization and communication coverage of workshops, conferences, open days, stakeholder meetings, exhibitions, field visits, partnership engagement and signing ceremonies (MoUs) and official ceremonies.

·       Assist in ensuring proper branding and visibility compliance during project activities and public events.

·       Assist in preparing event visibility materials including banners, agendas, participant kits, and communication packs.

·       Support media engagement activities including press releases, interviews, and event documentation where applicable.

·       Prepare branded visibility materials (banners, fliers, backdrops, brochures, press kits).

·       Coordinate media engagement where relevant.

E. Documentation and knowledge management

·       Support documentation and archiving of project communication materials including photos, videos, reports, publications, and media coverage.

·       Support development of case studies and capitalisation documents.

·       Ensure systematic documentation of project transformation milestones and results.

·       Contribute to the preparation of communication materials including newsletters, brochures, presentations, success stories, visibility materials, and fact sheets.

·       Contribute to documenting lessons learned, best practices, innovation stories, and project impact.

·       Ensure proper storage and accessibility of communication and knowledge management materials for future reference and reporting purposes.

F. Internal Communication Support

·       Support internal communication initiatives within the country office to promote collaboration and information sharing.

·       Assist in documenting country office activities, events, meetings, workshops, missions, and field visits through photos, videos, interviews, and written content.

·       Assist in preparing internal communication updates, summaries, and highlights of key activities.

·       Assist in coordinating visibility and media coverage for strategic meetings, official visits, partnership engagements, and institutional events involving the Country Directorate.

·       Support preparation of visually compelling presentations (PowerPoint, briefs).

·       Assist project team in formatting reports and ensuring consistency in visual identity.

·       Contribute to donor visibility compliance checks

·       Perform other activities required by Country director, team leader and Deputy team leader or project experts.

2.     Expected Deliverables

The communication intern will deliver:

·       Monthly communication activity reports

·       At least 2 success stories per quarter

·       Quarterly professionally designed newsletter

·       Updated and structured digital media and photo archive

·       Event communication packages (as required)

·       Social media performance summaries (monthly)

·       Contribution to annual communication impact report.