Communication Support Intern

Job Ref: SOS/12/7)
Working location: IB Nairobi Office, Kenya
Region: International Office Region for Eastern & Southern Africa (ESAF)
Reporting to: Global Editor
Duration: 5-6 months
Key performance areas and main responsibilities

Support correspondents from ESAF and WCAF to upload content to Media box
Generate content proactively for fundraising purposes
Ensure timely communication between the International Office and supporting partners and the National Associations.
Align stories to fundraising needs
Contribute to the improvement, quality and speed of editorial content production
Engage co-workers in the National Associations in ESAF in regard to content production
Perform any other assignments that may come up from time to time

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A graduate from the following areas of study – Communications, Media studies, international relations, Community Development or other relevant field.
Be computer literate in standard Microsoft Packages

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Good English skills both spoken and written
Good interpersonal skills
Asks questions to gain clarity
Time conscious and meets deadlines
Organized, able to track own activities and those of others.
Honest, hardworking and dedicated.
Fluency in French or Portuguese will be an advantage.