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Adeso is a humanitarian and development organization that is changing the way people think about and deliver aid in Africa.
Reporting To: Program Manager and Executive Director
Working With: Programs Team and Executive Director’s Office
Program/ Duty Station: Open (Washington, DC, or Nairobi, Kenya) This is a local position and all candidates must prove work authorization for preferred duty station.
Duration: 1 Year, renewable
POSITION SUMMARY
Adeso’s Communications Team is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the Adeso Communications Strategy. This includes defining and formulating key messages and proof points to broaden the understanding of Adeso’s unique, people centered and participatory program approach amongst stakeholders across the humanitarian and development sector, governments, donors and the media.
S/he will work with colleagues to support the communications efforts of Adeso’s program teams; and s/he will support the organization’s growth. S/he will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that Adeso communications enable and accelerate the system-level change envisaged in Adeso’s strategic goals.
We are looking for a Digital Content & Communications Intern with a breadth of knowledge in PR, social media, marketing, web, running and managing campaigns and e-communications with plenty of room and interest in innovation, challenges and learning. This opportunity requires the ability to coordinate, research, and create content (i.e., social media, donor communications, impact stories, program updates, etc.) for a variety of audiences including, donors, media, the general public, internal staff, and program partners among others. The position will specifically be responsible for leading the daily management of social media and online communications and marketing activities for multiple online platforms.
The successful candidate will have a talent for writing and a willingness to engage in projects ranging from writing, editing, proofreading, and leveraging social media and blogs-across several different publications while juggling multiple deadlines and priorities. The desired candidate will exude passion and a driving desire for excellence in all they do. The candidate will also be expected to be a strategic thinker who understands how social media is a vital part of a larger, integrated digital marketing strategy including SEO, Analytics, Email Marketing, and building a culture of constant testing and refinement.
POSITION PURPOSE
Increase Adeso’s online visibility, voice, and influence;
Run and manage fundraising, support business development and communication through a variety of tools, techniques and resources – including media pitching, ongoing website presence , promotional materials;
Lead and manage social media fundraising campaigns.
SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bonus: Experience working within a humanitarian or development context and working on international donor -funded projects.
All applications should be sent to consultancy@adesoafrica.org with the job position on the subject line no later than 9th April 2019. The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered.
Each application package should include the following:
Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer.
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