Kenya Internship Program - Communications

Kenya Internship Program 2025 - Communications InternCrossBoundary GroupAbout The FirmCrossBoundary Group is a mission-driven investment and advisory firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. CrossBoundary Advisory has advised on over US$700 million of closed transactions in underserved markets across a broad range of impactful sectors, including agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our investment platforms, CrossBoundary Energy, CrossBoundary Access, and CrossBoundary Real Estate, directly finance projects to bring cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable electricity, as well as education infrastructure, to developing countries.

Anchoring the Group’s work in the renewable energy sector, CrossBoundary Energy is currently active in more than 10 African countries and has a portfolio of over US$100 million of renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients across the continent. CrossBoundary Access uses blended finance and an innovative project financing structure to unlock capital for mini-grids with a mission to bring electricity for the first time to more than 170,000 people. Learn more at www. crossboundary.

comWhy join us?CrossBoundary is a unique group of people genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting renewable energy markets, driven by a mission to unlock capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved regions. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.

  What You Will DoCrossBoundary Group is seeking a data operations and business intelligence-focused Communications Intern to support our efforts in advanced data tracking, visualization, and automation systems within the Communications Department. This internship provides a unique opportunity to enhance your skills in data science, business intelligence, and communications while working with a globally distributed, mission-driven team. The Communications Intern will focus on improving the department’s ability to track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) across a diverse communications portfolio.

The role is ideal for candidates with a solid data science background, experience with tools like PowerBI, and interest in applying their skills to the marketing and communications function.

ResponsibilitiesDevelop and refine PowerBI dashboards to track and visualize KPIs for social media performance, website analytics, and email campaignsSupport the Communications team in setting up and optimizing workflows for real-time performance monitoringConduct data analysis to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improving communication strategiesAssist in designing templates and frameworks for presenting analytics and performance insights to stakeholdersCollaborate with the team to integrate business intelligence insights into communications planning and decision-makingDocument processes, systems, and workflows to ensure sustainability Support internal quality control and review processesCompile web and social media analytics reportsPresent and update PowerPoint slidesWho You AreActively enrolled in or recently completed a university or similar educational program in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related technical field Interest in leveraging data to enhance communications strategies and decision-makingStrong technical skills, including proficiency in PowerBI, Microsoft Excel, and other data visualization or business intelligence toolsFamiliarity with social media analytics platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram), website analytics tools (Google Analytics), and email marketing software (ActiveCampaign) is an advantageExperience with Python, R, or other programming languages for data manipulation and analysis is a plusSelf-starter with a collaborative mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentIntegrity:

discretion when working with confidential and sensitive matters and informationWritten and spoken proficiency in EnglishLocation Candidates will join our team in Nairobi, KenyaApplicationPlease note that applications will close on Sunday, 17 August 2025. Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you! Equal Opportunity EmployerCrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to  recruiting@crossboundary. com