Website Developer / Communications Intern at Global Trauma Project

Position Summary

The Website Developer/Communications Intern is an exciting opportunity for a young professional working to expand their portfolio through strengthening Global Trauma Project's communications strategy and media presence. The position entails web design/ editing, and building a stronger media presence through articles, social media, and publications. This is an unpaid internship, requiring approximately 30 hours/ week. (Schedule and length of duration are flexible and can be discussed.) The position requires working closely with GTP's main office in Diani, Kenya, and could potentially require travel to project locations in South Sudan, etc.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Website Designer/ Communications Intern are to:

1. Update, restructure, and improve the GTP website.

2. Publish content to the website’s content management system (currently WordPress.)

3. Manage GTP’s website and social media presence (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn).

4. Assist in development, formatting, and publication of GTP newsletters, reports, and other materials for publication.

5. Assist in search engine optimization (SEO), web user experience, and content marketing.

6. Produce graphic designs, photo documentation, and films as needed and relevant to storytelling about GTP's work.

7. Assist with the definition of GTP's target audiences and lead in the outreach to those groups and their requirements.

8. Provide technical assistance in regards to launching, marketing, and dissemination of GTP communications material.

9. Monitor adherence to GTP’s brand for all external communications in close collaboration with the Program Director.

10. Generate content/ stories for GTP's website, media sources, newsletter, reports, etc. which highlight the importance of GTP's work.

11. Develop and maintain GTP’s image/ media database.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

The Intern may be required to perform duties that are beyond the scope of the job description in mutual discussion and agreement with the supervisor.

Expectations:

· ability for high quality website development

· ability to take initiative and use creativity to take the GTP brand to the next level

· ability to work independently (remotely) and/ or as part of a team (on-location)

· skills to research and ensure information is accurate

· ability to source images and artwork, and commission photographers

· skill to alter style of writing to speak to various audiences

· ability to simplify and explain complex issues and outcomes

· commitment to GTP values, principles and priorities.

Qualifications

• Degree in media and communication or journalism, or equivalent knowledge acquired through professional experience
• Knowledge of and proficient in use of computer applications related to web editing and graphic design
• Ability to use photo/ video storage products
• Knowledge and experience of production of printed material (layout, writing/ content, printing)
• Knowledge of the basics of HTML
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of one or more of the other African Union languages is an advantage.
• Administrative qualifications and experience
• Good public relations skills
• Ability to work in tight deadlines in a dynamic, multicultural, and fast-paced work environment