Research and Marketing Intern

We are looking for a motivated, organized, and proactive Research and Marketing Intern to support research outreach, academic engagement, marketing communication, stakeholder coordination, and research-related events.

The intern will help identify researchers, universities, institutions, organizations, and potential partners; promote [employer hidden] research opportunities; support Innovation Challenges; conduct social media and market research; and assist with the planning and delivery of conferences, workshops, training sessions, stakeholder meetings, and research field activities.

This role is suitable for a recent graduate or final-year student interested in research, academia, marketing, communications, innovation, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination.

The Research and Marketing Intern will work closely with the research, communications, and project teams to increase awareness and participation in research projects, academic opportunities, events, and innovation programmes.

The role combines research and information gathering with marketing and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will help build relationships with researchers and institutions, identify relevant research opportunities and potential collaborators, communicate opportunities through appropriate channels, and support the organization of research and innovation activities.

The intern will also assist with preparing project and event materials, maintaining stakeholder information, conducting follow-ups with potential partners, and supporting field-based research activities when required.

The ideal candidate should be a strong communicator who is comfortable conducting online research, engaging with different stakeholders, preparing professional materials, using social media, and coordinating multiple activities at the same time.

Research Project Outreach

• Support outreach activities for ongoing and upcoming research projects.
• Identify researchers, academics, students, institutions, organizations, and other relevant stakeholders for research projects.
• Research universities, research centres, NGOs, companies, government institutions, and professional organizations that may be relevant to specific projects.
• Promote research opportunities and calls for participation through appropriate communication channels.
• Maintain organized records of researchers, institutions, contacts, and potential collaborators.
• Support communication with researchers and institutions regarding research opportunities, project activities, and events.
• Follow up with potential participants and partners to encourage engagement and participation.

[employer hidden] Research Opportunities

• Support the promotion of [employer hidden] research opportunities to relevant researchers, institutions, students, and other target audiences.
• Identify suitable channels and communities where research opportunities can be promoted.
• Prepare and distribute research opportunity information and promotional materials.
• Monitor responses and expressions of interest.
• Maintain records of outreach activities and interested researchers or institutions.
• Support follow-up communication and coordination with interested parties.

Stakeholder Mapping & Partnerships

• Conduct stakeholder mapping for research projects, events, and innovation programmes.
• Identify potential academic, institutional, corporate, development, and community partners.
• Research potential partners and document their areas of expertise, interests, and relevance to specific projects.
• Support the development and maintenance of stakeholder databases.
• Follow up with potential partners through email, phone, social media, or other appropriate channels.
• Assist in arranging introductory meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Maintain professional relationships with researchers, institutions, partners, and participants.

Marketing & Social Media Research

• Conduct research on relevant research, academic, innovation, and industry trends.
• Monitor social media platforms and online communities for relevant opportunities, discussions, organizations, and potential audiences.
• Support the development of social media content promoting research projects, opportunities, events, and Innovation Challenges.
• Research target audiences and identify appropriate communication channels.
• Monitor engagement and provide basic reports on outreach and communication activities.
• Collect information that can help improve the organization's research marketing and outreach strategies.

Innovation Challenges

• Support the planning and promotion of Innovation Challenges.
• Research potential participants, partners, mentors, judges, speakers, and supporting organizations.
• Assist with participant outreach and registration activities.
• Support communication with participants before, during, and after Innovation Challenges.
• Prepare participant information, briefing materials, schedules, and other required documents.
• Assist with the coordination and smooth running of Innovation Challenge activities.

Project & Event Materials

• Prepare presentations, invitations, agendas, briefing notes, participant lists, information sheets, and other project materials.
• Assist in preparing promotional materials for research projects and events.
• Compile research, stakeholder, participant, and event information into clear and organized documents.
• Support preparation of reports, attendance records, meeting notes, and follow-up action points.
• Ensure project and event materials are accurate, professional, and available on time.
• Academic and institutional engagement activities
• Supporting event planning and scheduling.
• Preparing venues, participant information, materials, and equipment.
• Communicating with speakers, facilitators, researchers, partners, and participants.
• Preparing attendance and registration lists.
• Supporting participant registration and coordination.
• Assisting with logistics before and during events.
• Taking meeting notes and documenting key discussions and action points.
• Supporting post-event follow-up and reporting.
• Coordinating with internal team members and external stakeholders to ensure activities are delivered effectively.

Event & Research Activity Management

The intern will support the coordination and administration of:

• Conferences
• Workshops
• Stakeholder meetings
• Training sessions
• Research field activities
• Innovation Challenges
• Research outreach sessions

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Marketing, Business Administration, Research Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, Economics, Development Studies, Education, Project Management, Statistics or a related field.
• Strong interest in research, academia, marketing, innovation, or stakeholder engagement.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili.
• Strong online research and information-gathering skills.
• Ability to identify and organize information from multiple sources.
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with researchers, institutions, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms and digital communication.
• Good organizational and event coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to prepare professional presentations, reports, and project materials.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
• Willingness to travel or participate in research field activities when required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Previous internship, volunteer, research, marketing, communications, or event coordination experience.
• Experience working with universities, research institutions, NGOs, development organizations, or innovation programmes.
• Experience managing social media or creating digital content.
• Experience supporting conferences, workshops, training programmes, or stakeholder meetings.
• Familiarity with research processes, academic networks, or innovation programmes.