No Experience Fresh Graduate Communications Intern – CRAFT Project NGO Jobs – SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
Job Title: Communications Intern – CRAFT Project (No Experience Job Opportunities)
Organisation: Stichting SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
Duty Station: Fort Portal, Uganda
About US:
Stichting SNV Netherlands Development Organisation (a foundation established under Dutch law), registered at Parkstraat 83, 2514 JG The Hague, The Netherlands, [represented by SNV in Uganda] hereinafter referred to as “SNV” is a not-for-profit international development organization that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy, and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of €130 million, over 1,250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organization that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support identification and documentation processes in the countries, especially Uganda.
- Design, produce and edit content and storylines for visual, audio, and social media.
- Undertake field visits and participate in planning, writing, and managing information updates, activity briefs, and other information products (media content – photos and stories) for partners, and stakeholders as requested.
- Participating in media monitoring and sourcing for impact story tips for partner activities
- Assist with reporting of learning events
- Support in maintaining and updating the CRAFT social media sites and or write copy of posts
- Assisting in the production of press releases, and promotional materials.
- Editorial support
- Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics
- Part of team to plan and deliver communication campaigns and high-profile events i.e., national, and international conferences, seminars, and workshops aimed at boosting the visibility of CRAFT project, and increasing engagement with partners and stakeholders
- Track, research and analyze information on assigned topics/issues, gather information from diverse sources and help to assess news value and other potential impact, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of information campaigns.
- General administrative and communications support as assigned
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should hold a university Degree in public relations, communication, journalism, or marketing
- A final year student or recent graduate who has completed or is currently taking two or more writing for public relations courses
- Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Possess the ability to accurately follow directions
- Have a high degree of organization and self-motivation
- Have an ability to multitask
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Basic knowledge in CSA practices
- Eager to learn and work with various teams.
- Experience with online and social media communication strategies
- The ability to act as an effective and efficient team player.
- Willingness to travel.
NB: The internship is originally planned for a period of 6 months from August 2021 to January 31, 2022. Extension is possible for individual cases depending on performance and project need.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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