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Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger International (ACF) is an international humanitarian recognized in the fight against hunger. ACF mission is to save lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations and conflicts. Helen Keller International (HKI) was founded in 1915 and is dedicated...
Summary of Position
The Communications Intern will support visibility efforts in the Action Against Hunger office in Kenya through development and implementation of communication strategies specifically documentation of human-interest stories and success stories as well as media engagement. The Communications Intern will work under the direct supervision of the Health & Nutrition Coordinator and Regional Content Officer in supporting communications & visibility activities. The intern will be based in Nairobi with up to 60% field travel. This internship opportunity is for a six months term subject to renewal & availability of funds.
The Communications Intern role has the following purpose, engagement and delivery:
Purpose
The Communications intern will support country office in visibility through implementation of communication plans specifically documentation of human interest & success stories, photography, social media & media engagement, package and design publications for sharing.
Engagement
The Communications Intern will work collaboratively with program team and support teams internally & position Action Against Hunger in Kenya to key audiences.
Delivery
The Communications Intern will collect & package information for use in different platforms, increase visibility and build the profile of the country office.
Essential job functions
Supervisory Responsibilities
Communications Intern will not supervise any staff
Fiscal Responsibility
Communications Intern is not a direct budget holder
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions, Travel and Environment
The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.
Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business travel as well as to the country offices if appropriate. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well is to infectious diseases.
Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse
Required Qualifications and Professional Experience
Required Skills & Competencies
Applications, including CV with cover letter and 3 professional references and apply through:
recruitment@ke-actionagainsthunger.org not later than 20th September 2021 clearly mentioning the position on the subject line . e.g Communication Intern.
Action Against Hunger – USA provides all staff with an attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger – USA complies with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
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