Management Trainee - Strategic Communication - (2600037D)
Aspire Future Leaders Programme Management Trainee – Strategic CommunicationDepartmentStrategic Communication OfficeEntityThe Aga Khan UniversityLocationKenya About AKUThe Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital a great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond.Why AKU?Our international presence and unique portfolio of entities give us the flexibility to formulate our programme experience in a way that plays to your strengths and aspirations. We harness the potential of our youth in ways that propel them into leadership and catalysts for social impact.Our cultureOur culture is progressive and diverse. It is an authentic representation of people from various backgrounds, with unique experiences and intelligent thought processes. Our emphasis on diversity and inclusion is reflected not just in our recruitment process but also in the great lengths we go through to cultivate spaces and opportunities that allow our people to thrive.Introduction to Aspire Future Leaders ProgrammeWe're looking for graduates and young professionals known for their excellence—both academically and professionally. These individuals are committed, curious, and quick to adapt in a fast-changing world. They’re confident communicators, bold thinkers, and lifelong learners who invest their most valuable resource (time) into broadening their knowledge, skills, and experiences across both social and professional spheres.Aspire Future Leaders Programme is a fast-track twelve months job rotation, which serves as a catalyst for career development. It is designed to offer core professional skills through project-based learning, mentorship and exposure to processes and systems. The components of the programme have been weaved together such that our trainees emerge with valuable insights, the 'know-how' to deliver, and confidence to make meaningful decisions pertaining to their future careers.The programme includes global exposure, mentorship, leadership networking opportunities and customized learning and development opportunities. To create compelling written and visual content that brings the University’s people, mission and impact to life across channels while developing strategic storytelling and content leadership capabilities through rotations, mentorship and project work. We invite applicants from Kenya to join this exciting program, offering a clear career pathway for growth and development.Critical Accountabilities · Written storytelling – Research, interview, draft articles for newsletters and social media· Visual content creation- Design graphics, social media tiles and infographics on Canva, capture and edit photographs and short form videos as per the visual brand guideline.· ; Multi-channel storytelling – Adapt and package stories for web, social media, email and print by applying basic SEO and accessibility practices· Content planning and campaign support – Contribute ideas to the editorial calendar, support the conceptualization and execution of storytelling campaigns· Stakeholder engagement - Build relationships across departments to identify authentic stories; conduct interviews; secure necessary consents and permissions; respect privacy and sensitivities.· Learning and leadership development; - Participate in structured rotations, mentorship and training; take ownership of at least one end-to-end storytelling project; present learnings; progressively build strategic storytelling capability.· Administrative support- Provide administrative support to the Storytelling Lead and team in instances where procurement of outsourced services or items is required.
Requirements· Master’s or bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Media/Mass Communication, Marketing, English, Graphic Design, Digital Media or related discipline. · Excellent writing and storytelling skills;Visual design proficiency; familiarity with social media and CMS platforms;· Creativity; organization; collaboration; cultural sensitivity; ambition for strategic content leadership.· Applicants must be residing or have permission to work in the country of application Relevant Experience · Maximum one year of relevant experience including internships, freelance, volunteer or academic project work.Portfolio demonstrating written and visual work required.We're looking for graduates and young professionals known for their excellence—both academically and professionally. These individuals are committed, curious, and quick to adapt in a fast-changing world. They’re confident communicators, bold thinkers, and lifelong learners who invest their most valuable resource (time) into broadening their knowledge, skills, and experiences across both social and professional spheres.
: Kenya-Nairobi
: Aga Khan University Hospital Kenya
: Regular
: Standard
: 08/09/2026, 7:38:17 AM
: 18/09/2026, 6:59:00 PM
