Communications Intern at Men End FGM Foundation

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating various types of content, including blog articles, social media updates, newsletters and annual reports. 
• Assist in managing and monitoring the organization’s social media accounts. 
• Assist with drafting monthly/quarterly newsletters and annual reports.
• Assist with documentation of the organization’s activities by capturing engaging photos and videos.
• In coordination with the Communication Officer, ensure teams are upholding visual identity and brand standards.
• Conduct research and help build a comprehensive database of compelling statistics related to our issue areas and regions (data on the prevalence of FGM, child marriage, SGBV etc.)
• Develop behavioural change communication plans and Behavioral Change and Communications performance monitoring plans for the project implementation
• Assess, select and/or recommend appropriate information and materials for behavioural change and communication initiatives verifying accuracy and quality for dissemination
• Assess and recommend potential contacts, networks, resources and tools to support the maximum impact and outreach of BCC initiatives.

Operations/Administrative Support (10%)

• Occasional work to support office operations
• Conduct digital archiving to create an organized, searchable photo/storytelling archive for the organization
• Undertake special assignments as required

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma preferably in Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Development Communication or any other related field.
• Previous work experience in the communication field, preferably in an NGO environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven article writing, storytelling, social media management, videography, video editing and photography skills.
• Must be results focused, team-oriented, creative, and a self-starter.
• Developed an understanding of the needs of media and public audiences, preferably with an NGO approach.