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Intern, Communications
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Join BRAC International to create opportunities for people to realise their potential
Programme/ Enterprise:
BRAC International Microfinance (BI MF)
Project/ Unit:
Communications
Duration:
03 months
Application Deadline:
September 13, 2025
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Working Hours:
Full time. The current practice will be applicable for the recruited person.
*This is a national position and only Kenyan Nationals are encouraged to apply.
Programme/Enterprise Description
BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh in 1972. It partners with over 130 million people worldwide to create sustainable opportunities for those living with inequality and poverty. BRAC's community-led, holistic approach integrates social development, microfinance, social enterprises, and ultra-poor graduation to drive systemic change. A pioneer in microfinance since 1974, BRAC began expanding its microfinance operations internationally in 2002 and now operates in eight countries across Asia and Africa, reaching over 930,000 clients.
Purpose of Internship:
The Intern will support the communications team of BI MF in drafting collateral materials, copy-editing and maintenance of story bank, social media content creation, campaign planning, research, meeting coordination, and assisting in assignments and projects as needed.
Intern's Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and take detailed notes during team meetings, ensuring timely documentation and follow-ups.
- Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of key communications campaigns, including Literacy Day, World Food Day, Financial Inclusion Week, and Customer Service Week.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the BI MF story bank by compiling and organising client success stories, staff highlights, and impact narratives.
- Upload, tag, and organise over 2,000 photos on PhotoShelter, applying accurate and consistent metadata to ensure images are easily searchable by country, theme, and product.
- Help track and organise communications assets, including the communications audit and the social media visibility plan.
- Provide support in drafting, editing, and uploading content to external platforms, including social media, in collaboration with the central team and the 7 entities.
- Assist in the annual strategic planning process for BRAC International Microfinance entities for 2026 with documentation and compiling inputs from country teams.
- Contribute to collateral production for BRAC Kenya Company Ltd, such as product posters, branch branding, pre-disbursement orientation, and financial literacy training.
- Provide support across the Knowledge Management and Communications team by taking meeting notes, assisting with team tasks, and supporting specific assignments as needed. Support the AIM Financial Inclusion Working Group with documentation, research, and coordination tasks.
- Provide general support across communications priorities as assigned by the supervisor, including ad hoc tasks and cross-departmental collaboration where needed.
Requirements:
-Educational Background:
- Bachelor's student preferably from Communications/ Graphics Design/ Media Studies/ Journalism or any other relevant discipline (
enrolled in last semester, all other courses should be completed
) - Recent Graduates from the relevant educational background (
graduation completed not more than last 06 months - 01 year)
-Knowledge/ Skills/ Competencies:
- Strong writing and analytical skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Google G-Suite proficiency (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms, Gmail).
- Understanding of basic photography and design software (e.g., Canva, Photoshop, Photoshelter).
- Attention to detail, especially in proofreading and content organisation.
- Fast learner and open to working with a diverse team.
- Comfortable working independently and proactively seeking guidance when needed.
- High ethical and moral standards.
BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.
"BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer"
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Manager, Accounts
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Career with BRAC International
BRAC International is a leading non-profit organisation with a mission to empower people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Founded in 1972, by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, BRAC is the largest non-governmental development organisation in the world, and is present in 15 countries across Asia and Africa today. BRAC designs proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential. BRAC's institutional expertise in various programmes, including health, agriculture, microfinance, education, and youth empowerment.
BRAC International Holdings B.V. (BIHBV) was set up in 2010 as a private limited liability company under the laws of the Netherlands and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stichting BRAC International (SBI). BIHBV is a socially responsible for-profit organisation, engaging people in sustainable economic and income-generating activities. The core focus of BIHBV is to provide microfinance services to people, particularly women, living in poverty in rural and hard-to-reach areas to build their financial resilience and improve the quality of life for them and their families.
BRAC has been one of the pioneers of microfinance since it first started in 1974. BRAC first expanded its microfinance operations internationally in 2002 and now operates microfinance (MF) activities in 7/8 developing countries, over 800,000+ clients, 97% women, a loan portfolio of $160 mln+ and 6400+ staff, 87% women. BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC (BRMCP) was launched in June 2019.
BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is looking for a
Manager, Accounts & Reporting,
who will be accountable for executing the operation and scheduling of the organization's Finance & Accounts function by taking a "hands-on" approach to meet operational standards by contributing accounting information; suggesting ideas for improvement; customer-serving standards; and serves as point of escalation in resolving problems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly microfinance financial and management report.
- Ensure of checking all types of bill voucher for internal control.
- Prepare quarterly financial statement for Tax and coordinate with RRA.
- Cooperation with external audit, internal audit for their verification.
- Maintain interdepartmental liaison with respective program key person for proper budget implementation.
- Assist to Head of Finance on regulatory compliance (RDB, BNR).
- Provide necessary assistance and direction to the field staff.
- Ensure proper management, cash management and control of fund.
- Ensure Fixed assets record keeping, Depreciation provision & Physical verification and preserved all type office document & update the registers.
- Ensure of maintaining and upgrading of Tax and payroll information systems.
- Ensure Bank Reconciliation of bank accounts.
- Fulfilling other duties according to the direction of management.
Safeguarding:
- Establish a safeguarding culture across all level of the programme by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
- Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
- Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
Educational & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in finance and accounting.
- At least 3 years of working Experience as Manager/ Assistant Finance Manager in a Microfinance/ financial Institution.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
- Ability to work in multicultural work environment.
- Effective communication skills (Discipline, punctuality, perseverance and patience).
- Writing and reporting skills in English.
- Computer(soft) skills (i.e. MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Sound Knowledge about Accounting software/ ERP/CBS System.
- Energetic, self-motivated, innovative, team builder, ambitious and self-starter. Ability to problem solving, good supervisory skill.
Employment Type:
Full Time
Salary:
Market Competitive
Job Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:
External candidates
need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, and years of experience to
Internal candidates
need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to
Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 53/25 in the subject bar.
Only complete applications will be accepted and short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: 09 October 2025
BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation—regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.
BRAC is an equal opportunities employer
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