Are you passionate about clean energy, communications, and impactful storytelling? Do you want to work with a dynamic team shaping the future of energy access in Africa? If yes, then the Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) invites you to apply for an exciting internship opportunity in Marketing and Communications.
About AMDA
The Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) is the voice of Africa’s private sector minigrid developers. Created by industry leaders and development partners, AMDA is dedicated to improving the political, regulatory, and financial environments essential for scaling minigrids across the continent. Our mission is aligned with achieving universal access to sustainable, reliable, affordable, and modern energy for all Africans.
With a presence in multiple regions across the continent — including East Africa, Francophone Africa, West Africa, and Southern Africa — AMDA works on four core pillars:
- Member Services & Support: Helping minigrid companies grow into sustainable, well-governed businesses.
- Access to Capital: Facilitating connections between minigrid developers and investors to deepen capital availability in the sector.
- Policy, Regulatory & Regional Coordination: Working with government agencies and regulators to create a supportive environment for minigrid growth.
- Research, Data & Standards: Providing reliable data and advocating for sector standardization to drive scale and sustainability.
As AMDA expands its footprint and influence, we are seeking passionate young professionals to join our team and contribute to building a cleaner, brighter energy future for Africa.
Position: Communications Intern
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Department: Marketing & Communications
- Job Type: Internship (Full-time)
- Application Deadline: Rolling applications; position open as of March 21, 2025
Position Summary
The Communications Intern will play a vital role in enhancing AMDA’s visibility and reputation across Africa and internationally. This internship is designed for a motivated graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in communications, digital content creation, community engagement, and event promotion within the context of sustainable energy development.
The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with a passion for storytelling, social media engagement, and climate and energy issues in Africa.
Key Responsibilities
1. Content Development and Management
- Develop, curate, and manage compelling content for AMDA’s digital platforms, including social media, newsletters, reports, and internal presentations.
- Write and edit high-quality communications materials such as blog posts, press releases, and website updates that reflect AMDA’s voice and mission.
- Work with internal program teams to transform technical insights into digestible and engaging content suitable for a wide range of audiences.
2. Digital Communications and Social Media
- Manage AMDA’s presence across major social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook), ensuring content is aligned with the broader communications strategy.
- Create and implement targeted digital campaigns to promote AMDA’s initiatives, policy wins, and member activities.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on digital engagement metrics to refine social media strategies and increase audience growth and interaction.
3. Community Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with online communities and followers through active engagement, thoughtful responses, and strategic content sharing.
- Foster a vibrant online ecosystem around clean energy, minigrid solutions, and sustainable development by encouraging dialogue and participation.
- Collaborate with AMDA partners, stakeholders, and members to amplify sector-wide campaigns and initiatives on digital platforms.
4. Event Promotion and Online Outreach
- Support the promotion of AMDA-organized webinars, roundtables, and regional events through social media, e-mail campaigns, and partner engagement.
- Assist in organizing and coordinating virtual events, including managing registrations, drafting announcements, and designing event promotional materials.
- Provide live updates and post-event recaps across AMDA’s communication channels to maximize reach and visibility.
5. Internal Communications and Knowledge Sharing
- Support the internal dissemination of information across departments, including updates on social media performance, internal wins, and campaign progress.
- Assist with preparing briefing materials, reports, and summaries for internal and external audiences.
- Coordinate with departments to ensure consistency and alignment in messaging and campaign goals.
Preferred Qualifications
While this role is designed for graduates, the following skills and tools will enhance your success in the internship:
- Proficiency in design and content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro, After Effects), Canva, and Metricool.
- Familiarity with social media scheduling and management tools like Buffer or SproutSocial.
- Experience with online communication platforms such as DocuSign, as well as newsletter/email campaign tools.
- Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills in English.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multicultural team and fast-paced environment.
Additional Advantageous Skills
- Multilingual or bilingual proficiency (especially in French, Portuguese, or local African languages).
- Passion for clean energy, climate justice, and sustainable development.
- Previous experience in a nonprofit, energy, or policy advocacy setting.
Why Join AMDA?
This internship is not just a stepping stone—it’s an opportunity to work at the heart of Africa’s clean energy transition. By joining AMDA, you will:
- Gain real-world experience working with an internationally recognized industry association.
- Engage with governments, donors, investors, and energy pioneers across Africa and beyond.
- Be part of a mission-driven team committed to solving one of the most critical challenges of our time: access to sustainable electricity.
- Receive mentorship and guidance in both technical communication and professional growth.
- Help shape the conversation on Africa’s energy future and influence decision-makers across the continent.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, religion, gender, nationality, age, or disability status.
How to Apply
Are you ready to be part of a movement driving access to clean energy in Africa?
We encourage interested candidates to Apply Now and submit their applications via AMDA’s official recruitment portal.
Kindly refer to the attached PDF for more details, including specific timelines and application procedures, if provided.
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Help us build a brighter, greener, and more equitable Africa—one minigrid at a time.
