Save the Children
Vacancy: Communications and Media Intern
About us: For over 90 years, Save the Children has been
making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries.
We are the world's largest
independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision in a world in
which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and
participation.
Save the Children is an organization
for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives.
We are proud that our people are
representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our
diversity.
We are an equal opportunity
organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition,
Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
Our culture is embedded in these
values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol,
ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest
standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional
lives.
Save the Children International is looking to recruit for the following positions:
Job Title: Communications and Media Intern
Team / Programme: Regional Programme Operations team – under Regional Communications and Media Manager
Save the Children International is looking to recruit for the following positions:
Job Title: Communications and Media Intern
Team / Programme: Regional Programme Operations team – under Regional Communications and Media Manager
Location: East
and Southern Africa Regional Office - Nairobi
Grade: Intern
Type of Contract: National
Child Safeguarding: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may
require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or
young people
Role Purpose: The Communications Intern will work closely with
the Regional Communications and Media Manager and to support the organization’s
communications objectives by positioning Save the Children as a lead source of
information about children and have a visible presence and create a compelling
dialogue about Save the Children to motivate action and improve impact by
leveraging our programme success and expertise.
The Intern will therefore;
1.
Support in the packaging of
humanitarian communication materials for SCI
2.
Support development of full spectrum
communication materials
3.
Media monitoring
4.
Support development and posting of
content for website and social media
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Regional
Communications, Media and Advocacy Manager
Dimensions: Save the Children works in 12 countries in East and
Southern Africa (Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia,
Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and Malawi) with a current staff
complement of approximately 5000 staff and current expenditure of approximately
$300 million each year
Staff directly reporting to this
post: None
Key Areas Of Accountability:
- Assist the SCI ESARO Communications and Media
Manager in the following tasks:
1.
Preparation of communication materials,
fact brochures, newsletters and publication.
2.
Assisting in maintaining an inventory
of all communication materials at HQ and in field offices;
3.
Support in development and
maintenance of a suite of materials to effectively communicate the work of ESARO.
4.
Support the development of ESARO
reports
5.
Edit or develop and disseminate SCI -
ESARO case studies and success stories to maximize their use;
6.
Work with project teams to create and
regularly update project profiles as well as an organizational profile;
7.
Maintain a database of available
success stories from the countries
8.
Provide support in the development
and procurement of communication materials.
9.
Design and production of reports in
Adobe Indesign using templates provided
10.
Creative design and development of
other related products and publications to support advocacy and communication
messages from the East Africa Regional Office
- Update SCI social media on a regular basis
with relevant material, highlighting key events and achievements and send
daily reports to Communications Manager for onward dissemination.
- Support the Communications and Media Manager
in editing/drafting feature articles, success stories, press release as
well as be involved in selection of impact pictures
- Assist in preparation of content for trainings
related to regional activities/events
- Assist in conducting of any campaigns and
events the SCI ESARO communications unit undertake.
- Assist in planning and implementing new
communication initiatives
- Assist the Communications Unit with administrative
tasks any other duties as may be assigned.
- Knowledge in converting written text into
creative works for children.
- Respond to Communications and Media queries in
the absence of the Regional Communications Unit
- Perform any other related tasks as may be
assigned
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in
Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self accountable for making decisions,
managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the
Children values
- Holds the team and partners accountable to
deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in
the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve
performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not
achieved
- Creates a managerial environment to lead,
enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for
themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal
development and encourages their team to do the same
- Future orientated, thinks strategically and on
a global scale
Collaboration:
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to;
builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and
external partners and supporters
- Values diversity and different people’s perspectives,
able to work cross-culturally.
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative
solutions
- Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an
entrepreneurial approach
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency,
builds trust and confidence
- Displays consistent excellent judgement
Qualifications and Experience
- University degree in the field of
communications, public relations, languages, journalism or equivalent;
(Completed or undertaking)
- Excellent written and spoken English is
essential, as well as a critical eye for editing and proofreading grammar
- Ability to think and work logically and work
precisely with attention to detail
- Experience and skills in the use of software
programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe
- Experience in managing websites and in using
social media tools in a professional context
- Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated
ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and
cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrated effective organizational skills
and ability to meet deadlines and handle work in a timely manner
- Knowledge of or interest in Save the Children,
as well as a commitment to the mission and vision
- Willingness and ability to travel to gather
stories.
Application Information
If you are interested in this position, please email a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org with Subject heading “(Communications and Media Intern)”.
If you are interested in this position, please email a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org with Subject heading “(Communications and Media Intern)”.
We thank all applicants for their
interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application closes 20th June 2016
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself.
Application closes 20th June 2016
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself.
We need to keep children safe so our
selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are
suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful
applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign
onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct..
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any
kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act
through recruitment agents
