The Role:
- The Communications Intern will be an integral part of the
communications team of the Africa Program at the Center. They will support
various functions related to communications, including but not limited to
content review, branding, and event management. This role is designed to
provide practical experience in a dynamic work environment, offering
exposure to diverse tasks within the realm of communications.
Objective:
- The primary objective of the Communications Intern is to
assist the team in executing various communication strategies, enhancing
brand presence and visibility, and facilitating efficient daily
operations. The intern will gain hands-on experience in managing
communication functions, content management, event coordination, and
collaborative projects.
The internship will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. This
internship will be for a period of 6 months.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Graphics design:
- Assist in the creation of visual content for digital and
print materials, including social media posts, infographics,
presentations, and promotional materials.
- Collaborate with team members to conceptualize and design
graphics that align with brand guidelines and communication objectives.
- Daily administration:
- Provide administrative support to the communications team,
including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organizing files
and documents.
- Assist in drafting and proofreading internal and external
communications, such as articles, newsletters, and reports.
- Content management:
- Support content creation efforts by researching, writing, and
editing engaging copy for various platforms, including website content,
blog posts, and press releases.
- Help maintain content calendars and ensure timely publication
across relevant channels.
- Events management:
- Aid in the planning, coordination, and execution of both
virtual and in-person events, including workshops, webinars, conferences,
and other events.
- Assist with logistical tasks, such as venue branding and
visibility, attendee management, and post-event evaluations.
- Branding:
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of brand
identity guidelines, ensuring consistency across all communication
channels.
- Assist in the creation of branded and visibility materials.
- Collaborations with teams:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to support
collaborative projects and initiatives, fostering effective communication
and synergy.
- Coordinate with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders
as needed for joint campaigns or events.
- Video and Photography
- Capture high-quality photos and videos from the Center’s
events and activities.
- Maintain an organized image archive and collaborate with
teams and partners to provide visual content that enhances our
storytelling and communication efforts.
Qualifications:
- A graduate from a relevant field such as Communications,
Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative
Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen
eye for detail and creativity.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the
capacity to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment,
demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, content management
systems (CMS), event management tools and photography is a plus.
Duration and Remuneration:
- The internship duration will be 6 months.
- Remuneration will be provided in accordance with applicable
regulations and organizational policies.
Supervision and Support:
- The Communications Intern will report directly to the Snr.
Campaigns and Communications Manager, Africa and receive guidance and
mentorship throughout the internship.
- Regular feedback sessions and performance evaluations will be
conducted to track progress and address any challenges or developmental
needs.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Develop & Manage Self & Others: Takes ownership
of individual growth in order to achieve full potential; recognizes the
value of team members and helps them develop their full potential while
also achieving set objectives.
- Collaboration (People First): Works intra- and/or
cross-departmentally to support the goals and overarching strategies of
the Center and its strategic plan.
- Feedback (Improve & Innovate): Actively engaged in
feedback cycles: Gives and requests feedback to and from peers,
supervisors and direct reports about work products, behaviors, values,
style, and approaches with a view on how this impacts self, other
individuals, and teams.
- Accountability: Follow-through on each commitment made to
individual contributors, teams and partners and proactively informs others
of any delays that occur along the way.
Work Competencies:
- Project Management: Works effectively on project teams in
order to achieve long-term project goal and objectives.
- Problem Solve & Make Decisions: Identifies, analyzes
and resolves existing and anticipated problems, using common sense to make
timely decisions in order to reach the best solutions for the
organization.
- Internal/External Focus: Anticipates internal and external
partner’s needs; assesses requirements and identifies new solutions that
align with overall goals and objectives of the organization.
- Communication & Influence: Communicates with and
influences others to gain agreement and commitment to the strategic goals
of the organization.
How To Apply
