Deadline: 29 October, 2023
Location: Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Interpeace is seeking to fill the role of Communication Intern.
Interpeace is an international peacebuilding organisation that builds the capacity of societies to manage conflicts on their own in a sustainable and non-violent manner.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the visibility of the regional programme through social media and more particularly, the website of Interpeace
- Participate in the collection and writing of success stories to highlight the impact of Interpeace support on beneficiary populations (youth of the Great Lakes)
- Produce a global information bulletin on projects funded by the European Union
- Accompany young innovators to document success stories and the visibility of their initiatives
- Produce an analysis paper on the changes produced by the European Union-funded project on social cohesion, peacebuilding and the empowerment of young people in the region of the Great Lakes
- Produce and share with the programme manager at the beginning of each week the weekly work plan for validation
- Produce a weekly report of activities for validation by the programme manager
- At the end of each field mission, produce a mission report and submit it for validation
- Set up a plan to upgrade capacities and technical support of partners in the field of communication
- Contribute to internal communication initiatives to ensure a constant exchange of information through the multi-country office
- Ensure the creation of publications (in various formats) on the regional programme implemented by Interpeace and its partners
- Create attractive videos and infographics for publications on social networks and the website
- Feed the Nairobi-based regional communications manager with the information needed to update the Interpeace website
- Contribute to the enrichment of the database of photos and videos of the regional programme
- Participate as much as possible in youth initiatives and programme activities
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Communications, Audiovisual Production, Journalism, Media Studies, or professional equivalent
- Good knowledge, analysis and context of national and regional issues in terms of peacebuilding and security with a proven ability to work with a diverse and multicultural team
- Ability to analyse and present information clearly
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse teams
- Understanding of media and public relations
- Ability to support many projects and to understand and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong computer skills, including proven habit and experience in social media content development, planning and internet management
- Commitment to learning constantly in the face of new developments, proactivity for professional and personal progression, willingness to learn around oneself and search for reactions to improve
To apply and for more information, click here.
Photo source: Interpeace
