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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.

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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.

Narrative mastery & human-centric storytelling

• Possesses a deep-seated ability to identify the human heartbeat within complex food and market systems. Their approach to storytelling is rooted in narrative inquiry, moving past surface-level metrics to capture the authentic lived experiences of stakeholders, particularly within women-led businesses and LIC hubs.
• By blending elite interviewing techniques with a cinematic eye, able to transform abstract food systems data into high-impact “hooks” that resonate with donors and stakeholders alike. Able to curate immersive journeys that bridge the gap between field-level realities and global development goals, ensuring every visual and written asset serves as a powerful catalyst for engagement.

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