Communication & Public Relations Intern at Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Limited (ELDOWAS)

Position Details

• Reference: ELDOWAS/HR/2025/CPRI/05
• Department: Administration
• Reports to: Corporate Communication Officer
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Eldoret, Kenya

About the Role

ELDOWAS seeks a passionate individual to join our communications team. You will gain hands-on experience promoting vital messages about clean water, sustainability, and public service through environmental communication, public awareness, and community engagement initiatives.

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 our mission to provide safe, reliable water

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, or related field
• Unemployed Kenyan graduate from a recognized training institution who completed their degree within the last three years with no prior work experience in their field of study
• Must not have retired or exited from formal employment
• Must not have benefited from a similar programme previously

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication, writing, and editing skills
• Interest in environmental issues, public utilities, water management, or sustainability
• Ability to explain technical information in a clear, engaging way
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, TikTok)
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with team members
• Creative thinking and problem-solving approach