Communications Intern at LVCT Health

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake routine communications support assignments
• Interview respondents and write stories/reports
• Gather story idIeas and write/produce human interest stories on diverse issues
• Assist in photography and video coverage for USAID Stawisha Pwani project events and activities
• Assist in editing videos and photos
• Social media and digital communication
• Graphic design
• Track and keep record (newspaper cuttings) of HIV, health and other stories related to
• USAID Stawisha Pwani mandate appearing in the newspapers and online (video clips, articles and blogs)
• Update USAID Stawisha Pwani online platforms with news content
• Assist in maintaining the USAID Stawisha Pwani shared folder – especially the communication section by ensuring relevant content (photos, videos and articles) are up-to date other duties as  assigned.

Requirements

• Completed or working towards a college degree, preferably in; Communications, or Public  Relations
• Willingness to learn by taking up the internship for a period of 3 months
• Must be computer literate (Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• An effective communicator, both written and oral
• An eloquent and bold speaker with good verbal and written English and Kiswahili
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with health and community contacts
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task
• and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability and interest to write human stories on diverse issues
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop highly desired. Knowledge of Word press and graphic design is a plus

Closing: 5 April 2023