Communications & Fundraising Intern at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We require a bright, helpful, committed and adaptable intern to provide daily support to our communications team to carry out the following tasks:

• All channels media monitoring and reporting - provide a daily press review as well social media monitoring; flagging opportunities for coverage while ensuring the organisation stays on top of relevant sector developments
• Supporting the team in shaping and developing media materials and campaign content
• Briefing and debriefing of field workers, helping to build the list of spokespeople available to the organisation
• Helping with logistical arrangements for media events, trainings, recruitment and association events
• Under the supervision of the team, generating content for website and helping to keep the platform updated
• Regularly updating the department’s media contact lists
• Researching issues and communication trends and coming up with ideas for possible stories
• Providing support to translate materials from English to Swahili
• Produce a weekly fundraising summary and mange some elements of our donor communications, such as thank you letters.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education and experience:

• Passion and commitment to humanitarian work and values, social or charitable courses
• Bachelor’s degree in Media, Marketing/Communication/PR or any related field of study (Post graduation period not longer than one year)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong English & Swahili writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Soft skills in media relations
• Photography, videography, editing and graphic design skills are an added advantage

Required competencies:

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to MSF’s Principles
• Cross-cultural Awareness
• Behavioral Flexibility
• Service Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Strong organisational skills, energy and enthusiasm

Application deadline: 12th October 2022