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Communications Intern is needed at ActionAid Nigeria (AAN)
JOB TITLE: Communications Intern
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
Contract: Short Term
Line Management: None
Reporting to: Communications Coordinator
Summary
- The Communication Intern’s position is an opportunity offered by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) for young graduates to earn a post NYSC experience. It is therefore both a learning and value-adding relationship between interns and AAN.
- The intern is expected to take advantage of the space offered for experience gathering, self-development, while providing quality service to ActionAid Nigeria.
Job Purpose
- The Communications Intern will be responsible for assigned communications roles including supporting the execution of the organisation’s communications strategy, social media strategy, managing organisation’s prioritised social media channels – including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and LinkedIn.
- S / he will liaise with the Communications Coordinator in providing support for the different thematic functions at AAN on publications, social media, publicity & press relations to drive the advocacy arm of AAN.
Job Responsibilities
Support Campaigns and Communications activities:
- Provide support and participate in campaign activities directly handled in the unit
- Provide support and participate in all inter-thematic policy advocacy and campaign initiatives
- Provide support and participate in monitoring, documentation, dissemination and encouragement of critical debate, and mainstreaming of public policy advocacy.
- Support case study collections related to policy and campaigns works
Job Title: Communications Intern
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Contract: Short Term
Line Management: None
Reporting to: Communications Coordinator
Summary
- The Communication Intern’s position is an opportunity offered by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) for young graduates to earn a post NYSC experience. It is therefore both a learning and value-adding relationship between interns and AAN.
- The intern is expected to take advantage of the space offered for experience gathering, self-development, while providing quality service to ActionAid Nigeria.
Job Purpose
- The Communications Intern will be responsible for assigned communications roles including supporting the execution of the organisation’s communications strategy, social media strategy, managing organisation’s prioritised social media channels – including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and LinkedIn.
- S / he will liaise with the Communications Coordinator in providing support for the different thematic functions at AAN on publications, social media, publicity & press relations to drive the advocacy arm of AAN.
Job Responsibilities
Support Campaigns and Communications activities:
- Provide support and participate in campaign activities directly handled in the unit
- Provide support and participate in all inter-thematic policy advocacy and campaign initiatives
- Provide support and participate in monitoring, documentation, dissemination and encouragement of critical debate, and mainstreaming of public policy advocacy.
- Support case study collections related to policy and campaigns works
- Provide support and participate in campaign activities directly handled in the unit
- Provide support and participate in all inter-thematic policy advocacy and campaign initiatives
- Provide support and participate in monitoring, documentation, dissemination and encouragement of critical debate, and mainstreaming of public policy advocacy.
- Support case study collections related to policy and campaigns works
Persons Specifications
Education / Qualifications:
- Essential: First degree in Mass Communication or any relevant field.
- Desirable: Membership of relevant professional Institute Experience
Experience:
Essential:
- Relevant NYSC experience in the related fields is essential.
- Knowledge of the social media platforms
- Content production; video, graphics design and photography experience is essential
Desirable:
- Experience working in Digital and Mainstream Media sector is desirable
Skills/ Abilities:
Essential:
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Good computer skills especially in the use of publishing tools
- Multi-tasking skills is essential
- Excellent planning and prioritization skills is essential
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the “Internship Application Form” and send in an MS Word attachment to: [email protected] Subject line of emails must state clearly, Job title of position applied for and Location e.g. Communications Intern – Abuja.
Click here to download Internship Application Form (MS Word)
Note
- Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted CVs will be disregarded.
- ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women and candidates from the North East and North West are particularly encouraged.
- We respect all applicants, interview date
Job Features
Deadline | 6th April, 2020. |