Organization:
Adeso - African Development Solutions
Position
Title: Communications and Program Support Intern
Reporting
to: Communications and Advocacy Manager
Working
with: Communications department, program team
Duration:
1 year
Starting
date: 1st April 2014
Salary
scale & range: Intern Stipend,
health insurance, support with travel to and from Somalia, and other benefits.
Organizational
Context: Adeso is an
expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian
organization.
At Adeso, we work with
African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside
these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our
belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a
healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming.
We work to prevent and
overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by:
reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing
humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
Position
Summary: Interns have an
opportunity to be involved in many aspects of communications, program development,
and implementation of program activities, and also provide support to the Adeso
headquarters staff and field offices.
The internship will be
divided into three segments.
The intern will initially
work very closely with Fatima Jibrell, Adeso’s Founder and Senior Advisor, to
document her life’s achievements through daily interactions and interviews, for
a period of three months.
The intern will
subsequently act as personal assistant to Fatima Jibrell for three months, and
finally, will support the program team in Somalia for the remaining six months
as well as continue supporting Fatima Jibrell as required.
Specific
Roles and Responsibilities
- The intern will work closely with Fatima Jibrell to document in writing her personal achievements.
- This information will then form the basis of her autobiography;
- The intern will develop interview guides and carry out interviews with individuals inside and outside of Somalia to collect additional information on Fatima Jibrell’s life and achievements;
- The intern will transcribe all interviews and send the findings to the communications department in Nairobi on a bi-weekly basis for feedback and editing;
- The intern will assist Fatima Jibrell in writing articles and funding proposals (among other things), as well as increasing her presence on social media;
- The intern will provide administrative and programming support to Fatima Jibrell as her personal assistant, also supporting her with projects outside of the scope of Adeso’s work;
- The intern will support Adeso’s program teams in Somalia in project development, implementation, and reporting;
- Any other duties as assigned.
Skills
and Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in International Relations, Public Administration, or International Development among other subject matters;
- Excellent written and spoken English and Somali are essential, as well as a critical eye for editing and grammar;
- Experience and skills in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel;
- Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in a timely manner;
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines;
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity;
- Knowledge of or interest in humanitarian programs, as well as a commitment to Adeso’s mission and vision;
- Ability and willingness to travel to, and live in, remote locations.
Application
Process
This is a challenging
opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.
If you would like to join
this dynamic team and be part of building an African that is not dependent on
aid but on the resourcefulness and capabilities of its people, please submit
your application to internship@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the
email subject matter.
Each application should be
addressed to the Human Resources Manager and include the following:
- An updated CV (maximum 3 pages);
- An application letter and contact information for three work-related referees.
- Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
Adeso is an equal
opportunity employer.
This position is only open
to Somali nationals.
Female-candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply.
