Communications Intern at SOS Children's Villages

We seek to recruit dynamic Communications Intern who will be based at SOS Children’s Villages – National Office, Nairobi.

Mission of the Position:

• Support Fundraising activities by pursuing opportunities to externally promote the Member Association’s (MA) fundraising campaigns and activities in order to increase the public recognition and foster a positive image, strengthen brand awareness, credibility and acceptance.
• Position SOS Children’s Villages as a strong partner among potential and existing supporter based on SOS Children’s Villages roots, Vision, Mission and Values.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

• Work with SOS Children’s Villages Kenya facilities staff to supply factual stories, photographs and video to local, national and international media and other outlets in a timely, proactive and professional manner.
• Support in the development of high quality, well researched, and well written communications and media products (e.g. annual reports, newletters, success stories, tweets, blog and Facebook post, brochures, posters, banners, press releases, speeches, etc.)
• Maintain social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter) for the MA; Proactively manage the generation and posting of content on the sites; Design and implement strategies to increase the number of followers at each site,
• Produce news and feature stories, publicity materials, press releases, photographs, videos, partnership marketing resources
• Maintain social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter) for the MA; Proactively manage the generation and posting of content on the sites; Design and implement strategies to increase the number of followers at each site,
• Produce news and feature stories, publicity materials, press releases, photographs, videos, partnership marketing resources
• Design and desk top publishing of SOS Children’s Villages Kenya fact sheets, brochures and newsletters.
• Cordinate online marketing activites to boost digital fundraising

Skills and Competencies

• Ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator, with demonstrated experience in communications and operations
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Willingness to try, reflect, iterate, and grow
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a professional, communication style
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to research, summarize, and present information for decision making
• Fluency in social media platforms, analytics, and reporting

Required Qualification, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, international relations / development, or a related field.
• Understanding of media relations and digital media strategies.
• Proficient in MS Office ; familiarity with design software (e.g Photoshop, InDesign) and content management system is a plus
• Solid Editing and research skills
• Excellence communication abilities (Oral and written)
• Strong attention to detail
• Organizational skills