Social Media & Graphics Support Intern – VisionFund Kenya Limited | Nairobi, Kenya | Apply by April 21, 2025

Social Media & Graphics Support Intern – VisionFund Kenya Limited | Nairobi, Kenya | Apply by April 21, 2025

ESSENTIAL JOB DETAILS

• Position Title: Social Media & Graphics Support Intern
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Company: VisionFund Kenya Limited
• Industry: Financial Services / Faith-Based NGO
• Type of Employment: Full-Time Internship
• Application Deadline: Monday, April 21, 2025
• Reports to: Communications Officer
• Application Email: hr@visionfundkenya.co.ke

INTRODUCTION

VisionFund Kenya Limited, an affiliate of World Vision Kenya, is a fast-growing financial services provider dedicated to empowering low-income families through microfinance, economic inclusion, and Christian values. As part of its communications and brand-building strategy, VisionFund Kenya (VFK) is seeking to recruit a creative, digitally fluent, and graphics-savvy intern to support content creation and online engagement.

If you’re passionate about using digital media to tell impactful stories, connect with communities, and help amplify the mission of a purpose-driven financial institution, this opportunity could be the stepping stone to your career in communications, social media management, or brand marketing.

This role is particularly suitable for individuals pursuing social media internships in Kenya, graphic design support roles, or Christian faith-based career experiences in NGO internships in Nairobi.

ABOUT VISIONFUND KENYA LIMITED

VisionFund Kenya (VFK) is a subsidiary of World Vision, operating across Kenya to provide financial solutions that enable families, especially those with children, to thrive. VFK serves clients through microfinance lending, savings, and training programs aligned with Biblical values and inclusive economic growth. The organization is driven by a core belief: every child deserves a life in all its fullness, and this can be achieved by empowering their caregivers financially.

As a growing institution that is deeply rooted in ethical service and Christian mission, VFK is investing in strengthening its public image, digital footprint, and communications outreach. The selected intern will play a pivotal role in shaping how VFK tells its story across digital platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Social Media & Graphics Support Intern, you will support the Communications Officer and Marketing Department in the following areas:

1. Social Media Content Creation and Scheduling

• Assist in designing and scheduling daily content across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube
• Tailor content to platform-specific formats (e.g., reels, carousels, quote graphics, infographics, polls)
• Support the development of content calendars and publish campaigns in alignment with brand voice and strategy

2. Graphic Design and Visual Production

• Design eye-catching visuals, templates, event posters, impact stories, testimonial layouts, and branded assets using tools such as Canva, Photoshop, or Adobe Illustrator
• Create short motion graphics, animated text posts, and reels optimized for engagement
• Edit basic videos for announcements, campaign storytelling, and digital promotions using CapCut, InShot, or Premiere Rush

3. Community Management

• Monitor and respond promptly to comments, direct messages (DMs), and public queries on all platforms
• Flag sensitive or urgent communication needs to the Communications Officer
• Contribute to building a friendly, faith-grounded, and responsive online presence

4. Digital Campaign Support

• Assist in conceptualizing and executing digital campaigns for loan products, client success stories, CSR projects, and holidays
• Suggest creative hashtag ideas, storytelling formats, or visuals that enhance brand identity and audience resonance

5. Trend Monitoring and Strategic Input

• Stay updated on social media trends, memes, and viral formats, and suggest contextual applications for VFK
• Benchmark against similar microfinance, faith-based, or social impact institutions to inform continuous improvement

6. Analytics and Reporting

• Help track performance metrics (e.g., post reach, impressions, engagement rates, follower growth)
• Assist in preparing monthly performance reports with recommendations

7. General Communication Support

• Support other assignments from the Communications Officer or Marketing Manager, such as photo cataloging, print collateral mock-ups, or copy proofreading

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Academic Qualifications:

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Communication, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Canva (mandatory), Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop
• Familiarity with video editing apps like CapCut, InShot, or Adobe Premiere Rush
• Understanding of platform-specific content standards, image ratios, and storytelling techniques

Experience:

• Experience managing personal, academic, or business social media accounts is a plus
• Demonstrated creativity through portfolio (Instagram highlights, Behance page, blog, or a sample campaign) is encouraged

Core Competencies:

• Creativity and attention to visual detail
• Strong writing skills and ability to match tone across Christian-oriented content
• Quick learner and adaptable to shifting content needs
• Time management and ability to meet digital deadlines
• Comfortable working in a faith-driven organization with a strong Christian culture

Faith Requirement:

• The ideal candidate must be a professing and practicing Christian, with a lifestyle and values aligned with Christian convictions and ethics

WHY THIS INTERNSHIP MATTERS

• Gain real-world experience in managing multi-platform social media strategies
• Strengthen your graphic design portfolio with meaningful content creation
• Learn from an experienced marketing team and work in a mission-centered organization
• Contribute to impactful storytelling that improves financial access for families in need
• Discover the power of communications in advancing Christian microfinance

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should:

1. Write a short application letter highlighting creativity, graphic design skills, and faith alignment
2. Prepare a detailed CV (in PDF format) with names and daytime phone contacts of three referees
3. Scan all application materials into a single PDF document
4. Email the complete application to: hr@visionfundkenya.co.ke

Application Deadline: Monday, April 21, 2025
Subject Line: “APPLICATION FOR SOCIAL MEDIA & GRAPHICS SUPPORT INTERN”

Important Notes:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Attachments must be sent in a single PDF document
• VisionFund Kenya is a registered Data Processor and Controller, and submission of your application implies consent for recruitment purposes only

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

VisionFund Kenya Limited is a dynamic microfinance institution affiliated with World Vision Kenya. It operates across Kenya with the mission to improve the lives of children by offering financial services to their caregivers. The organization is deeply rooted in Christian values and dedicated to professionalism, impact, and service.

With a growing footprint and a young customer-centric brand, VFK is investing in digital engagement to reach more clients and share transformation stories. The Social Media & Graphics Support Intern will be instrumental in actualizing this vision.

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