Media Intern at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Internship Assignments

• Assist in implementing Search For Common Ground Media and Digital peace building strategies.
• Support in branding and visibility
• Handle technical aspects of audio/ visual Equipment setup and operation, ensuring high quality production values
• Develop Digital media content targeting various audience
• Prepare Press and social media packs for projects, events, initiatives and campaigns.
• Keep a database of all Media - Traditional and Social media Stakeholders
• Support in Social Media Listening and Early warning data collection and analysis
• Increase Search media page viewership, Generate Traffic and Engagement with Audience
• Generate and analyze reports on social media traffic.
• Facilitate and Document Consent, Safeguarding and Child Protection and Data Protection
• Complete the Common Ground Journalism Course
• Complete the Safe Guarding and Child Protection in house Training

Project Information Management

• Assist in tracking the project's media output and outcome level results on the periodic basis in close coordination with the project's implementation team as well as with Implementing Partners.
• Support data collection, verification and compilation from the field as stipulated in the M&E plan.
• Review and compile media activity reports, project progress reports, photographs, case studies video documentaries, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• Update and maintain the project database.
• As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Internship Terms

• For the purpose of the internship in Kenya, the intern will be supervised by the Senior officer, Media, who will be responsible for setting tasks and evaluating the intern’s work.
• The work objectives above will be undertaken by the intern on the basis of 5 working days per week, with any days off agreed in advance with the supervisor.
• The internship will be based in Garissa.
• The period of the internship will last from January 2024 through June 2025.
• The internship may be terminated by either side by informing the other in writing giving 1 months’ notice.
• The prospective intern is required to have a laptop for ease of operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Masters degree in journalism and mass communication or public Relations or any other related field.
• At least two (0-2) years of NGO or CSO experience in project implementation or management in Kenya. Experience working in Coastal Kenya is an asset.
• Strong and proven ability in report writing, in English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as social media platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm while working in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment with minimal supervision.
• Cultural sensitivity and strong interest in dialogue, peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
• Written and oral proficiency in English and Swahili.
• Knowledge to understand local and global digital landscape trends.
• Proficient in audio production.
• Proficient in video production.
• Proficient in Graphic design.
• Ability to take professional photographs.
• Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable.