Based in Nairobi, the Media and Peace Project Intern will provide assistance in documentation and media work for the
USAID Peace Initiative Kenya project.
Key Responsibilities
- Working
alongside the Media and Peace Coordinator to gather information on peace
and GBV related issues in all the areas where PIK is working
- Compiling
and editing stories from the PIK Implementing Partners
- Development
and design of messages (visual and audio visual) in line with IRC and
USAID Branding and marking procedures
- Cover
events, take shots and caption the photos taken from PIK events
- Media
tracking and monitoring for all events where PIK is covered
- Mobilization;
organizing for press conferences and Media outreach for PIK and her
Implementing Partners
- Prepare and
disseminate press releases with guidance from the Media and Peace
Coordinator
- Assist in
developing PIK activity Messages for updating to the of the website and
social media (facebook and Twitter) as per the schedule from IRC HQ
- Assist the
Media and Peace Coordinator in coming up with briefing packs for all the
media events including the Launch and the 16 Days of activism
Minimum requirements
- A degree in
Development Communication and Media studies
- Training in
Peace and Gender issues would be an added advantage
- Demonstrate
ability to write good articles
- Ability to
proof read and editing skills
- Design and
layout of artworks for IEC Materials
- Photography
and video shooting skills
- Video
editing skills
- A pool of
media contacts to rely on in getting coverage
Full job description can be downloaded athttp://www.rescue.org/careers.
Please apply on or before November 10, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
IRC leading the way from harm to home
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
IRC leading the way from harm to home
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
