Digital Communications & Public Relations Intern at Safal Group

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Foundation Head to create communications such as annual reports, presentations, promotional materials,
• Support the Foundation to inspire new ways to connect with partners, beneficiaries on various channels including social media platforms
• Documenting and consolidation of impact stories
• Work with the Foundation manager to create recognition and stewardship program for donors – both corporate and individual
• Review and synthesize content calendars and posts for our regional social media channels.
• Support the identification of critical channels and approaches through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging, and audience identification.
• Contribute to generating, editing, and publishing content (original text, images, video) that builds meaningful connections and encourages audience engagement.
• Assisting in any other roles as assigned by the Foundation
• Provide regular monthly progress updates.
• Coordinate PR activities of the Foundation.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: A degree-level qualification, preferably in Media and Communications /Marketing and PR / Journalism/ business administration/development studies

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): 1-2 years’ experience within NGO/ Cooperate Philanthropy and sustainable development sector or PR Agency.
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years):1- 2 years’ experience within NGO/ Sustainable development work
• Industry: Non-Profit Sector/ Public Relations / Media and communications

Key competencies and skills:

• Strong research and analytical capabilities; able to think strategically about opportunities to advance the foundation’s advocacy work around Education, Health, Environment, Shelter.
• Strong writing and editing skills in content writing or digital-related marketing activities; strong attention to details.
• Must be creative and poses creative writing skills.SEO (Search Engine Optimization) knowledge and skills will be highly appreciated.
• Collaborative, innovative, eager to learn, and interested in creating and executing strategies were working alongside partners.
• Able to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with self-drive in providing solutions to demanding tasks with tight deadlines.
• A strategic problem-solver capable of steering cross-functional collaborations and producing high-quality deliverables.
• Strong communication and public relations skillsExcellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suit and Google.
• An aptitude for basic/intermediate graphic design to create project/annual/quarterly reports
• Ability to adapt to new software and equipment technologies

Language requirements: English, Kiswahili and French

Computer literacy:

• Computer Skills: MS Office Suite
• Social Media expertise: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

Personality profile:

• Innovative &CreativeAttention to detail
  Excellent communicator
• Analytical
• Organized and passionate about giving back