Graphics Design and Communications Intern at African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)

Responsibilities:

• Publications design: Layout and Design of in-house communication products and publications
• Writing and editing: Participate in the writing, editing, and production process of publishing institutional publications and communications products such as the E-news, blogs, news articles
• Media engagement and monitoring: Participate in media engagement activities that promote coverage and assist to keep track of media coverage of AFIDEP’s work
• Website management
• Events/meetings: Provide communications support to AFIDEP events including contributing to preparation of communications materials
• Database management: mailing lists, key contacts and partners; categorising for each programme
• Photography and Videos: Taking and editing photos/videos; Organising and storing pictures and images for easy retrieval
• Social media: Drafting of content and management of AFIDEP’s social media accounts
• Support other communications tasks as requested by the communications and policy engagement manager or other senior AFIDEP staff.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• At least a degree in Communications, Media, Graphic Design or International Relations
• At least one year’s experience in communications, or experience in the media.
• Good communicator, passionate about writing and editing, especially of research and policy-oriented publications, as well as media products
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Technologically savvy, with good knowledge of HTML and experience with social media tools, specifically: Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, WordPress, Google Docs, Dropbox, etc.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud. Strong knowledge of CMS systems (WordPress)
• Understanding of printing processes
• Video/film production
• Ability to negotiate and form credible relationships within the organisation as well as with senior decision-makers in external institutions
• Have ability to meet deadlines, and be a team player with good interpersonal skills.