Programme Communications Intern at Christian Aid

Key areas:

Responsibilities

Communication Support

• Implement the programme communication, knowledge management and branding and marking strategy and annual plans to advance the Kenya Country Programme visibility.
• Work with technical teams to capture, document and develop a collection of success stories, failures, and lessons learnt from the field and have a library of stories for use in reports, articles, communications activities, impact assessment and for fundraising purposes.
• Assist with scheduling of various components of the production process, e.g. copy and proofreading, graphics, translation services, typesetting, printing, etc.).
• Perform desktop publishing to produce a variety of print material and publications, using relevant computer systems and software applications.
• Work with national and regional communications team to design concepts for campaigns, events and assist in the layout and preparation of information materials.
• Engaging in internal communications activities for broad exposure to the organization
• Support the development of Programme deliverables, including coordinating information gathering for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and for annual work plans, and support with writing and proofreading technical reports and research publications.
• Event coordination and management providing communication and media support to the country Programme team on prioritized special events, days, moments, research disseminations meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Manage the branding and marking for Kenya Country Programme activities, events, assets, offices and communication material etc. in line with Christian Aid’s branding and marking plan and guidelines.

Social Media

• Assist in organizing and drafting social media posts on CA Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn sites on projects impacts and other development issues affecting Africa
• Make edits and secure approvals prior to publishing
• Solicit social media content on a regular basis from implementing partners
• Set up social media advertisements

Field Work

• Travel to the field to help with collection of communications assets including conducting interviews, still photography, video and story gathering.
• Work with Stories and content advisor to capture human interest stories
• Obtain signed digital consent from necessary parties
• After returning from the field, complete necessary uploads of high-quality photos, captions and metadata, raw audio files, field contacts and field report

About you

Qualifications

Desired

• At least a Bachelor’s degree required in communication, public relations, journalism or relevant field
• Tech savvy with demonstrated broad knowledge of digital (websites, social networking, email and blogging), photography and videography
• Ability to build connections via social media
• Good understanding of Kenyan culture, geography and development issues; experience working and traveling in Kenya
• Written and verbal fluency in English and Kiswahili is required. Knowledge of other local languages advantageous
• Interest in community/international development work
• Ability to work independently, and to collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
• An eye for details—from grammar to new opportunities
• A great attitude and desire to learn
• Graphic design skills and knowledge of Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Typo3, FileMaker
• Constant Contact or other email marketing experience is a plus.