World Vision East Africa Regional Office
Job Advert: Digital Media and Graphic Design Intern
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated
to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their
full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
The East Africa Regional Office, operating in nine countries of East Africa namely; Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda is looking for a Communications interns to work in its Nairobi office.
We are looking for a graphic design and digital media intern to
help the team supporting National and Regional Offices on various communication
needs for projects in East Africa.
The role will be based in the Nairobi Office.
This internship is a 12 months talent incubation program aiming
to give young Christian graduates real work experience, personal, spiritual and
professional development through on-job mentorship and coaching.
This program is designed for Kenyan graduates who are daring and
ready to take up stretch assignments even in hardship areas, to learn and serve
the most vulnerable children and the communities they live in.
The intern will learn and support the communications department
to:
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Strengthen brand identity of World Vision by developing
communication products that include digital media, reports, publications,
flyers, posters, etc.
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Develop, execute and report on social media engagement plans
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Create concepts and ideas to visually communicate our brand and
goals
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Partner with regional communications team to design concepts for
campaigns, events and other special projects
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Ensure content and design align with the house style and brand
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Engage in internal communications activities for broad exposure
to the organization
Qualifications Required:
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Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism,
media, graphic design or marketing,
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Experience/demonstrated ability in using social media and
tracking analytics.
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Experience/demonstrated ability in using graphic design
software. You need to know how to use Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop at an advanced level.
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Experience/demonstrated ability in multimedia, marketing,
desktop design, journalism, media and/or communication industry.
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Sharp sense of graphic design and digital media trends.
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Excellent analytical skills to translate complex ideas into
aesthetically pleasing, understandable, attention-grabbing information.
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Strong English writing skills.
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Must have graduated not earlier than June 2018.
Assets:
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Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Typo3, FileMaker is an
advantage.
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Video development.
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Experience within the humanitarian/development sector.
Personal Profile
We are looking for a person who:
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Demonstrates Christ-centered life and work
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Demonstrates personal integrity and trustworthiness
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Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Languages: Excellent oral and written English.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
A small stipend will be offered for the position.
Kindly send applications to Earo_recruit@wvi.org indicating the
job title “Graphic Design and Digital Media Internship 2021” as the email
subject by close of business on Tuesday 6th January 2021.