PortfolioTrine LindahNairobi, KenyaCommunications Practitioner

Strategic communications · Impact Storytelling · Content Development · Graphic Design · Photo & film · Event Planning

Development Communications · Impact Storyteller

Turning impact into stories worth telling.

I help development organizations communicate impact, translating data and programme outcomes into narratives that engage donors, partners and communities.

Currently: Communications Associate, TechnoServe · Nairobi

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Pictured Trine Lindah, Communications Associate at TechnoServe.
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About

Development communications & impact storytelling

I help development organizations communicate impact. Through strategic communications, storytelling and content development, I translate data and programme outcomes into narratives that engage donors, partners and communities.

Throughout my career, I have supported the implementation of communication strategies, produced thought leadership content and documented programme impact. I've developed donor-facing communication products, captured stories from the field and supported programmes in the development sector through advocacy.

Currently, I’m a Communications Associate at TechnoServe, where I support communications for the NutriSave programme in Kenya. Before that: FSD Africa, bird story agency under Africa No Filter and the East African Community Secretariat.

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Experience

Most recent first

Current role

Nairobi, Kenya · 2026 - Present

TechnoServe

  • Communications Associate
  • Communications, NutriSave Programme

I support communications for TechnoServe’s NutriSave programme, documenting learnings, supporting campaigns such as International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, and stakeholder convenings showcasing the programme’s impact on food loss and waste reduction and nutrition access in Kenya. Through storytelling, digital communications, content development, and knowledge dissemination, I translate food systems into narratives for donors, the public and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities
  • Producing end-to-end communications assets across digital, and event channels, ensuring alignment with TechnoServe and donor branding guidelines.
  • Documenting NutriSave's flagship pilots through field photography and videography, capturing the journey from farm-gate surplus rescue to retail distribution.
  • Conceptualizing, scripting, and producing short-form videos and multimedia content showcasing pilot milestones, partner innovations, and programme impact.
  • Leading the People of NutriSave storytelling series, conducting interviews with market actors, and pilot partners to develop human-interest stories.
  • Collaborating with the MEL manager to translate research findings, programme data, and learning questions into blogs, case studies, and donor-facing knowledge products.
  • Designing presentations, event branding, and communications materials for webinars, industry convenings, and stakeholder engagements.
  • Serving as the primary liaison with TechnoServe's global communications team, coordinating content reviews and timely publication of programme communications.

Nairobi, Kenya · Oct 2023 - Sep 2024

FSD Africa

  • Assistant, Strategic Communications
  • Intern, Strategic Communications

At FSD Africa, I worked in strategic communications, developing donor-facing newsletters, impact stories, and communication campaigns that communicated complex financial inclusion and market systems initiatives to diverse audiences. I collaborated with programme teams to translate technical information into accessible, engaging content, supported digital campaigns on the green transition, and contributed to communications planning for regional conferences and policy dialogues. I also supported stakeholder engagement and coordinated a CRM migration to improve communications management and audience segmentation.

Key responsibilities
  • Developed donor-facing newsletters, programme updates, and stakeholder communications for internal and external audiences.
  • Produced impact stories and case studies communicating programme outcomes across financial inclusion and market systems initiatives.
  • Supported integrated digital campaigns on the green transition across communications platforms.
  • Contributed to the launch and growth of FSD Africa's communications channel.
  • Coordinated stakeholder database migration to HubSpot CRM, improving communications management and audience segmentation.
  • Supported communications planning and delivery for regional conferences, policy dialogues, and high-profile events, including AFSIC and Africa E-Mobility Week.
  • Partnered with programme teams to ensure consistent messaging across communications outputs.

Nairobi, Kenya · Sep 2022 - Mar 2023

Africa No Filter (bird Story Agency)

  • Digital Communications- bird story agency

At Africa No Filter, working remotely with bird Story Agency, I supported digital communications and storytelling initiatives focused on shifting narratives about Africa. I optimized content for LinkedIn and X using analytics and SEO-informed strategies, managing website updates and CMS content. The eperience strengthened my ability to communicate complex narratives effectively, support advocacy campaigns, and engage digital audiences through thoughtful content.

Key responsibilities
  • Managed social platforms: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
  • Created and edited social media content.
  • Managed and edited the organisation’s website content and resources.
  • Monitored news stories published across different news platforms.
  • Virtual assistant to the organisation’s content manager.

Arusha, Tanzania · May - Aug 2022

East African Community Secretariat

  • Intern, Corporate Communication & Public Affairs

At the East African Community, I supported corporate and public communications by drafting press releases, media advisories, and communication materials for regional audiences. I prepared briefs and policy summaries for the Secretary General, conducted media monitoring, and supported media relations through maintaining media databases and coordinating communications. This foundation led to my love for my writing, storytelling and the development sector.

Key responsibilities
  • Drafted press invites and releases on key EAC meetings and events.
  • Ran media reviews, monitoring EAC coverage in local and international media.
  • Prepared drafts of the EAC Secretary General’s weekly updates.
  • Handled preparations for media briefings under the Media Coordinator.
  • Wrote Daily Regional News Briefs covering all Partner States.
  • Attended and reported on Sectoral Council, Ministerial and East African Legislative Assembly sessions.
  • Took minutes during departmental meetings.
  • Assisted with media accreditation at the high-level retreat of the Summit of Heads of State on the EAC Common Market Protocol.
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Storytelling

Blogs, long reads & press releases

LinkedIn essay · Featured

Making decisions based on data, rather than assumption

Evidence helps us not only understand problems better but also solve them more effectively.

When discussing waste in Kenya, many people immediately think of plastic. Yet a significant share of waste comes from food loss and unsold market produce. Mama Mbogas turn out to be among the most efficient operators in the chain, and most losses happen in storage, not transport.

LinkedIn · Jun 2026Read on LinkedIn
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Graphic Design

Social media, posters, infographics & reports
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Photography & Film Production

Documentaries, video & photography
PhotographyProfessional shots · circled: selected frames
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Events

Events & webinars I’ve managed, coordinated and supported
  1. Sep 2026
    TechnoServe

    Evidence, Action and the Future of Food Systems

    Event management, from planning through to delivery.

    Planned and CoordinatedVilla Rosa Kempinski, Nairobi, Kenya.
  2. May 2026
    TechnoServe

    NutriSave Learning Series

    Coordinated the NutriSave Learning Series webinars from brief to execution.

    CoordinatedOnline
  3. 2022
    East African Community

    High-level retreat of the Summit of EAC Heads of State on the Common Market Protocol

    Assisted with media accreditation for the retreat.

    Media accreditationArusha, Tanzania
  4. 2024
    FSD Africa

    Carbon Markets Stakeholder Roundtable

    Attended and reported on the sessions.

    Event CommunicationsElementaita, Nairobi
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Skills

What I bring
  1. 01Strategic communicationsSupporting and implementing communication strategies.
  2. 02Impact storytellingCapturing stories from the field and documenting programme impact.
  3. 03Content & thought leadershipDonor-facing materials, and technical information packaged for every audience.
  4. 04Media relations & pressPress releases, media briefings, monitoring and accreditation.
  5. 05Digital, social & SEOSocial platforms, SEO-led content plans and email campaigns.
  6. 06Events & webinarsManaging convenings and coordinating online sessions.
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Education

Degrees & certifications

Bachelor’s degree · Sep 2019 - Apr 2023

Mass Communication

Broadcast Journalism major, Communication and Media Studies. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

First Class Honours

Certificate · Feb - Sep 2019

Public Relations, Advertising & Applied Communication

Graffins College

Licenses & certifications

  • Apr 2026French ComprehensionInternational Center for Language Resources
  • Dec 2025AU-CIEFFA Capacity Building ProgramAfrican Union
  • Dec 2024McKinsey Accelerate Forward ProgramMcKinsey & Company · Digital toolkit, adaptability & resilience
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Contact

Let’s work together

Let’s talk.

Working on a programme with a story to tell, or planning a campaign, a report launch or an event? I’d love to hear about it.

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