INTERNSHIP TITLE: COMMUNICATION VIDEOGRAPHY INTERN

 INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

DATES OF INTERNSHIP: April – June 2026

LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: 3 months

Mercy Corps’ general responsibilities

For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive:

  • Supervision from Communication Lead
  • A workspace in the Mercy Corps AgriFin, Kenya Nairobi office

Intern’s general responsibilities

Intern will remain responsible for all costs associated with:

  • Living costs of Health Insurance to Transport to and from office

GENERAL PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps’ AgriFin Program seeks to address the inclusion gap for smallholder farmers (and other low-income groups) who lack access to affordable, accessible, demand-driven products and services that drive higher productivity and income. Our project goal is for smallholder farmers to gain full access to impactful, demand-driven, technology-enabled financial products, tools, channels and knowledge that significantly increase farm productivity and family income, delivered by vibrant ecosystems of diverse service providers. Program operations are taking place in six countries anchored around a central “Hub” office in Kenya, expanding to serve Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Nigeria, and Ethiopia, with potential to expand to other Mercy Corps countries, globally. (https://www.mercycorpsagrifin.org/program-overview/ )

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Communications Media Intern will support the Innovation Pillar by documenting project activities through videography and photography, including initiatives such as AgriFin Digital Farmer 2, Weather and Climate Services (WCS), stories and articles as well as additional upcoming programs, and the work of the AgriFin Program Office in Nairobi.

Working closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) team, the intern will play a key role in advancing program objectives through effective content capture and storytelling. The intern will report to and work under the guidance of the Communications Lead.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support the creation of short-form videos, graphics, and visual assets for social media and event promotion across LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram.
  • Assist in developing engaging digital copy and captions for AgriFin program content.
  • Support the capture of high-quality video footage during field visits, events, interviews, and program activities.
  • Assist in editing and producing video content for digital platforms, reports, and presentations.
  • Provide support in storyboarding, scripting, and content planning for video production.
  • Assist with photography and the organization of a visual content library.
  • Support the setup, use, and basic maintenance of videography equipment, including cameras, lighting, and audio tools.
  • Provide support to the Communications and MERL teams in developing impactful and compelling stories.
  • Assist with post-production processes, including color correction, audio editing, and formatting for various platforms.
  • Support the organization and archiving of raw and edited footage for easy access and retrieval.
  • Assist in tracking social media performance and engagement metrics to inform content optimization and identify high-performing content.
  • Support efforts to ensure all content aligns with Mercy Corps branding and messaging guidelines in collaboration with the Communications team.
  • Maintain a high standard of professional and personal conduct that reflects positively on Mercy Corps and upholds its humanitarian mission.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Contribute to brainstorming and ideation sessions by sharing ideas with the communications and development teams, supporting the packaging of photography and videography content while building critical thinking skills.
  • Support the amplification of program activities through written communication by assisting in the creation of original online content.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in communication or any related field
  • Design and creating videos will be an added advantage.
  • A good team player
  • A critical thinker

Mercy Corps interns and volunteers represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values always and in all in-country venues.

Success Factors

The most successful Mercy Corps members possess: a positive, flexible attitude; a strong commitment to teamwork, impact, and accountability; an entrepreneurial spirit; and a nearly fearless devotion to building a better world.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Team Engagement and Effectiveness

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).

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