No Experience Diploma Jobs – Communications Intern – Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Job Title: Communications Intern (No Experience Job Opportunities)
Organization: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Information Management Officer
About US:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
Job Summary: The Communications Intern will support Communications and the Information Management Officer in DRC Country Office in Kampala. His/her contribution will be extremely valuable to communicate difference and impact the organization makes in the country and the region. This is a great opportunity for those who look to engage in a new sector such as humanitarian and development affairs at global level.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In charge of preparing and updating DRC Uganda information on DRC EAGL regional Facebook and Twitter pages
- Writing short stories, posts or success stories from the field for a requested media platform such as DRC website, DRC EAGL newsletter, and newsletters to donors
- Preparing audiovisual material for the projects, communication campaigns, and events
- Coordinating with Regional Communications office
- Coordinating with external media
- Preparing internal newsletter
- Verifying visibility materials against visibility standards and donors’ requirements
- Bringing new ideas to DRC Uganda
- Any other relevant tasks.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Communications Intern job must hold a Diploma or BA degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, or Arts
- Patience and attentiveness to details
- Diligence completing tasks
- Very good knowledge of Facebook and Twitter account management and other social media platforms
- Excellent writing skills
- Graphic and formatting skills with relevant software is necessary (e. g. Adobe Creative Cloud)
- Creative and proactive Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- A team player and the ability to work with limited supervision.
- Flexible, pro-active, and with the ability on follow through on tasks.
- Languages: Fluency in English. Fluency in local languages would be an asset.
How to Apply:
All Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience please submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.
Deadline: 16th August 2020