Communication & Public Relations Intern at Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Limited (ELDOWAS)
Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Limited (ELDOWAS)
Eldoret, Kenya
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Communication & Public Relations Intern
Position Overview
Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Limited (ELDOWAS) is seeking a Communication & Public Relations Intern to support our corporate communications efforts. This 12-month internship offers hands-on experience in environmental communication, public awareness, and community engagement, with a focus on promoting messages about clean water, sustainability, and public service.
Position Details
- Reference: ELDOWAS/HR/2025/CPRI/05
- Department: Administration
- Reports to: Corporate Communication Officer
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: Eldoret, Kenya
Key Responsibilities
- Create educational and engaging content about water conservation, safety, and sustainability
- Draft press releases, community updates, and internal communications
- Support social media management, including content creation, scheduling, and analytics
- Monitor media coverage, public sentiment, and emerging environmental news
- Coordinate community outreach programs, school visits, and public events
- Maintain media contact lists and assist with outreach to local stakeholders, partners, and journalists
- Ensure consistent communication aligned with ELDOWAS's mission to provide safe, reliable water
Required Qualifications
- Kenyan graduate from a recognized training institution with a Bachelor's degree completed within the last three years
- No previous work experience in your field of study
- Currently unemployed and have not previously benefited from a similar programme
- Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, or related field
- Strong communication, writing, and editing skills
- Interest in environmental issues, public utilities, water management, or sustainability
- Creative thinking ability with capacity to explain technical information in a clear, engaging manner
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, TikTok)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively