Internships
Key Responsibilities
The work of the Intern
based in Nairobi, Kenya will be: –
- To
support Support coverage of PPDP events and field activities through
capturing high quality photography, videography, speeches, and social
media coverage, in order to always ensure project visibility and
communicate project progress and outcomes.
- Support
to Develop project news flashes, stories, change stories, case studies,
articles and briefs, (visuals and text) for communication to partners,
donor reporting, highlighting project progress and impact and
communication materials.
- Support
the design, write text and preparation of PPDP communication and
visibility materials.
- Assist
with performing basic graphic design work and editing for PPDP printed and
online information products.
- Liaise
with communications unit of ILO Country Office for Dar es Salaam or any
other ILO Office as may be required to provide information, clarification
or articulate required information.
- With
guidance from the National Programmer Coordinator, liaise with
communication departments of key stakeholders and media with regard to
project activities, and liaise with them on key project events that
require publicity.
- Support
to extract analysis from the project and relevant documents, to prepare
and preparing simple fact sheets, brochures etc.
- Contribute
to develop and maintain a detailed and well classified online catalogue of
content and updated imagery database (articles, messages, photos, logos,
diagrams, illustrations and videos) for future project use and reference.
- Provide
support in taking meeting minutes and preparing reports on workshops,
trainings and seminars.
- Undertake
any other duties that may be assigned by the National Programmer
Coordinator.
Required profile
Education
- Completed
bachelor’s degree or higher degree programmer, in communications and/or a
related field (e.g. Communications or social sciences) in a recognized
university, school, similar institution or related vocational programmer
- The
candidate should be enrolled in their final year of graduate degree
programmer (master`s degree) or should have completed such a programmer no
longer than 1 years ago
Experience
- Candidate
should demonstrate research skills
- Candidate
should have good analytical skills and ability to synthesize information
and report clearly
- Knowledge
of the relevant project and programmer area and the Office’s operations
would be ideal.
- Relevant
experience in communications in a similar role would be an added advantage
Languages
Fluent command (in both
oral and written) of English and good knowledge Kiswahili
Competencies
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong
writing skills in English.
- Good
working knowledge of relevant computer software including MS office,
Excel, Powerpoint. Working knowledge of illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop
and HTML is an asset.
- Demonstrated
ability to take high quality pictures and videos.
- Demonstrated
ability in handling social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter) and related
applications to communicate project messages and progress
- Demonstrated
ability to create and use images, memes and messaging to achieve
communication objectives for the project.
- Ability
to carry out assignments in accordance with instructions and guidelines.
- Ability
to work on own initiative as well as a team member.
- Ability
to work quickly to meet deadlines.
- Ability
to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive
and non-discriminatory behavior’s and attitudes.
