Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, and contributing to food and energy security in Kenya? Keep IT Cool, a growing social enterprise based in Nairobi, is looking for talented and motivated individuals to join its team across multiple departments. With a strong mission to reduce post-harvest losses through cold storage and processing solutions, Keep IT Cool operates at the intersection of energy, agriculture, and climate action.
The company currently employs a dedicated team of professionals and continues to expand its impact across the fish value chain and beyond. If you are excited about working with an ambitious team that is driving innovation in cooling, distribution, and food quality, then Keep IT Cool welcomes your application for the following roles:
1. Sales and Distribution Lead Associate – MDC
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Associate Level
As the Sales and Distribution Lead Associate for Mobile Distribution Centers (MDC), you will play a critical role in ensuring efficient sales operations and distribution of fish and related products from Keep IT Cool’s mobile and fixed cold storage units. The ideal candidate will bring strong coordination and communication skills and a keen eye for sales data and performance tracking. This role combines elements of logistics, customer engagement, sales planning, and vendor relationship management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day operations of sales and distribution for MDC units.
- Coordinate order deliveries, client engagement, and product availability across sales routes.
- Ensure cold chain integrity during distribution and delivery processes.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and logistics partners.
- Analyze sales trends, customer feedback, and product movement to inform sales strategies.
- Work closely with the marketing and operations teams to align promotional campaigns with distribution planning.
- Oversee team members involved in dispatch and last-mile distribution to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
- Track sales targets, performance metrics, and customer service standards, reporting regularly to the Head of Sales.
- Assist in onboarding new clients and expanding the customer base for MDC operations.
This is a hands-on field-based position requiring both office coordination and direct engagement with the market. You will need to thrive in a dynamic environment and be responsive to the evolving needs of the business and customers.
2. Production Assistant – Fish Processing
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Entry Level
As a Production Assistant in the Fish Processing division, you will be at the core of Keep IT Cool’s value addition operations. This role supports the processing and packaging of fish products at the processing unit, ensuring quality, hygiene, and efficiency throughout the production cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation, cleaning, filleting, and packaging of fish according to standard operating procedures.
- Ensure hygienic practices and food safety compliance across all stages of processing.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the production area before, during, and after processing activities.
- Operate and monitor equipment used in the fish processing line under supervision.
- Sort fish by size and quality, discarding spoiled or substandard products in line with company policy.
- Support cold chain preservation by handling products appropriately for chilling and storage.
- Work collaboratively with the production team to meet daily processing targets and delivery schedules.
- Participate in daily safety briefings, training sessions, and quality control meetings.
- Report any operational issues or safety hazards promptly to the supervisor.
This position offers an opportunity for individuals seeking a career in food processing and manufacturing, particularly in sustainable cold chain operations. A strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail are essential.
3. Quality Assurance Associate (Fish)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Associate Level
As a Quality Assurance (QA) Associate focusing on fish products, you will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety, consistency, and quality of fish throughout the procurement, processing, and distribution lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with procurement, production, and sales teams to uphold product integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor the quality of raw and processed fish at all stages including receiving, processing, storage, and delivery.
- Conduct routine inspections and testing to ensure compliance with internal quality standards and food safety regulations.
- Record and analyze quality metrics, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
- Supervise hygiene and sanitation practices in production and distribution areas.
- Maintain quality documentation including batch logs, inspection reports, and corrective action records.
- Train production and handling staff on quality assurance protocols, product handling, and hygiene procedures.
- Support the traceability of products from source to end-user through proper labeling and recordkeeping.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure consistency in raw fish quality and proper cold chain maintenance during delivery.
- Participate in internal audits, compliance checks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This role is ideal for someone with experience or training in food technology, fisheries, microbiology, or related disciplines, and who is passionate about quality and safety in the food sector.
4. Communications Trainee
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Internship
The Communications Trainee will support the development and execution of internal and external communication strategies to raise the visibility of Keep IT Cool’s work. This position offers hands-on experience in content creation, digital media, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement within a fast-growing social enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in drafting and editing content for newsletters, social media, website articles, and internal communications.
- Contribute to visual storytelling through photography, videography, and graphic design for campaigns and reports.
- Support the documentation of project activities, fieldwork, and impact stories from beneficiaries and partners.
- Manage social media platforms and engagement metrics under the supervision of the Communications Lead.
- Help coordinate communication materials for product launches, events, and community outreach.
- Maintain a media database and assist with outreach to journalists, bloggers, and media houses.
- Provide administrative support during training sessions, partner meetings, and external presentations.
- Compile monthly communication reports and support branding consistency across channels.
This internship offers valuable exposure to communication for development, content production, and the strategic use of media in supporting business and social impact goals.
5. Marketing Trainee
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Internship
The Marketing Trainee will play a vital role in supporting the execution of the company’s marketing initiatives. Working closely with the marketing and sales teams, this position offers an opportunity to learn and contribute to market research, promotions, branding, and customer engagement activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the creation and distribution of marketing materials including brochures, fliers, product packaging, and point-of-sale content.
- Support the coordination of customer surveys, feedback collection, and market research activities.
- Contribute to the development of digital marketing campaigns, social media content, and online ads.
- Help organize promotional events, roadshows, and exhibitions to raise brand awareness.
- Monitor marketing campaign performance and report on KPIs and customer response trends.
- Track competitor activities and market developments to inform internal planning.
- Update customer databases and assist in lead generation and customer follow-up processes.
- Work with graphic designers, photographers, and content creators to produce brand-aligned visuals.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for all marketing and sales events.
This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional interested in sustainable enterprise marketing and brand building in a mission-driven environment.
Why Join Keep IT Cool?
Keep IT Cool is not just a workplace; it’s a platform for personal and professional growth in a purpose-driven setting. The organization values innovation, accountability, teamwork, and inclusivity. Employees enjoy opportunities to work directly with communities, develop sustainable solutions, and contribute to national and regional food systems resilience.
With a small but agile team, you will find flexibility, mentorship, and a chance to wear multiple hats as you grow with the company. Whether in field operations, communications, logistics, or production, each role contributes meaningfully to reducing food waste, enhancing nutrition, and improving livelihoods.
If you are looking for a meaningful career opportunity in a dynamic and forward-thinking enterprise, then Keep IT Cool welcomes your application.
To apply, kindly send your application to the email address provided in the original job listing.
Note: Applications are submitted via email. Therefore, no external application link is included in this advert.
