Finance and Marketing Intern – Africa Regional Office

About IIRR
The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) is one of the world’s leading rural development NGOs. Since 1960, IIRR has impacted over 62 million rural lives across five continents. We focus on sustainable, community-led solutions in health, education, environment, and livelihoods. With offices in Africa, Asia, and North America, we partner with communities to improve their lives and build resilience.

We are looking for a Finance and Marketing Intern to support our Africa Regional Office in Nairobi. The role combines finance and operations support with creative contributions to marketing and communications. Working closely with the Finance & Administration Manager and Program teams, the intern will gain hands-on experience in financial processes, operational support, and strengthening IIRR’s visibility through marketing and knowledge management.

The intern will assist in processing and maintaining financial records, supporting day-to-day operations, and contributing to marketing IIRR’s knowledge products, managing digital platforms, and documenting program activities. This role provides a holistic exposure to both the financial and communications functions of a dynamic NGO environment.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Operations

• Support the processing and filing of vouchers, receipts, and invoices.
• Assist with data entry, reconciliations, and basic accounting tasks.
• Provide logistical support for meetings, workshops, and field activities.
• Maintain proper filing systems (both physical and electronic).
• Perform other finance and administrative tasks as assigned.

Marketing & Communications

• Support in marketing IIRR knowledge management products to local institutions.
• Develop internal catalogues for knowledge products.
• Create social media posts and assist in managing digital platforms.
• Document program activities through stories, photos, and short videos.
• Contribute to branding and visibility materials (flyers, brochures, presentations).
• Assist in organizing events, campaigns, and outreach activities.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of financial/accounting processes (required).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong digital skills, including MS Office; Canva or other graphic tools an advantage.
• Good writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Creativity and attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and ability to multitask.
• Interest in rural development, community empowerment, and NGO work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

Duration & Stipend
Three (3) to six (6) months (with possible extension). This is an unpaid internship.

Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit the following via the application portal:

• Cover letter (1 page) outlining motivation and relevant skills.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) (max 4 pages).
• Contact information (telephone and email).
• Three character references with contact details (phone/email).

Application Deadline: September 30, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is identified.

No calls, please. If you have not received a response from us within two weeks, you should assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.

IIRR is an equal opportunity employer.

Follow IIRR on social media to learn more about our work and future opportunities.