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  • Posted: Jan 17, 2018
    Deadline: Not specified
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    The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors. The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
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    Communications Intern

    Job description

    The Communications Intern will report directly to the Country Director.

    CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY ON LINE BY GOING THROUGH www.nrc.no. EMAIL AND PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

    Job description

    • Write regular position papers and other communication for a public audience, that helps promote NRC’s advocacy and other strategic objectives.
    • Coordinate systematic recording and editing of human-interest stories and photographs for use in communication and internal/external donor reporting.
    • Coordinate NRC Kenya’s input into NRC public reports, such as the annual report.
    • Responsible for improving internal communications, by managing NRC Kenya’s presence on the organization’s internal information-sharing platform, Workplace.
    • Establish social media platforms for the Kenya Country Programme.
    • Regularly update the fundraising strategy under the direction of the Country Director.
    • Regularly update the work plan related to the advocacy objectives of the Kenya Country Strategy.
    • Develop terms of reference for consultants undertaking research.
    • Coordinate the agenda for strategic planning meetings.
    • Any ad hoc tasks relating to communication and research as required by the Country Director.

    Qualifications

    • Graduate in Communications, Journalism or Public relations.
    • Some experience in media, communication, advocacy or related field in the humanitarian context, including photography and video skills is an advantage.
    • Ability to produce excellent written English across a range of communication products.
    • Relevant skills managing social media platforms.
    • High attention to detail and accuracy
    • Ability to multi-task and work with short deadlines
    • Internship experience with other humanitarian agencies a plus

    Education field

    Journalism / Communications

    Education level

    • Academy college / University
    • Personal qualities
    • Dedicated to work
    • Creative and innovative
    • Inclusive in working with others
    • Accountable
    • Handling insecure environments
    • Working with people
    • Planning and delivering results
    • Communicate with impact and respect
    • Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
    • Good interpersonal and Communication skills
    • Excellent skills in written and spoken English
    • Accurate and keen to details
    • A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance

    Language

    English

    We offer Duty station:Nairobi

    Contract period s for 6 months.

    Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Norwegian Refugee Council on www.impactpool.org to apply

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