Comunications Intern at World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Kenya

Job description

Status: paid internship

Working hours: flexible, 3-5 days a week; January-March 2019

Location: Nairobi or AFR optional

The Communications Intern works with the Deputy Leader, the Governance Practice Leadership Team and WWF International to develop and maintain internal online communications and platforms supporting greater network awareness, alignment and engagement in Governance Practice work.

Specific Tasks:

Priority tasks

• Collaboratively and creatively improve content and presentation on the Governance Practice internal Google Site and develop new pages conveying essential information for each major stream of Goverance work;
• Support enhanced use and development of the Governance Practice WorkPlace page and active linkages to other WorkPlace pages
• Develop a template and implement a pilot quarterly online communications product that is creative and easy to digest (video newsletter, other)
• Track online analytics and recommend ways to increase the Governance Practice internal audience

Secondary task (time permitting)

Work with Governance Practice members to build a bank of [existing] stories, photos and videos to help communicate Governance Practice work

Qualifications:

• Masters degree, preferably in marketing, English/journalism, or related communications field
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Creative thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated interest in the visual arts and online media
• Experience developing websites; knowledge of CMS a plus but not mandatory
• Ability to work effectively with multiple individuals and manage several projects at once.
• Fluency in English, proficiency in French desired
• Experience in marketing, communications, media or public relations experience a plus