The Society for International Development (SID) seeks to expand its capacities by recruiting dynamic Kenyan nationals for the position of:
Web Development and Communications Intern
SID is an international network of individuals and organizations founded in 1957 to promote social justice and foster democratic participation in the development process. Through locally-driven programmes and activities, SID strengthens collective empowerment, facilitates dialogue and knowledge-sharing on people-centered development strategies, and promotes policy change towards inclusiveness, equity and sustainability.
Today, SID positions itself in a space of action that is policy oriented and builds on multi-disciplinary dialogues, future-minded thinking and scenarios-based and holistic policy planning.
SCOPE OF WORK
Located in the Nairobi office, the position will enhance the capacity of the Equity and Inclusion Programme a SID initiative designed to advance policy research on inequalities, build civil society capacity to engage in the inequalities discourse as well facilitate policy dialogue and advocacy within Africa.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The Communications Intern will learn how to make effective presentations to internal and external audiences and how to write a variety of mass media products (including news stories using SID guidelines). In addition, the Communications Intern will design and lay out a variety of mass and social media products, including webpage articles, newsletter pieces, and Facebook/Twitter posts as a part of the greater communication strategy.
Required Skills
- Website design and maintenance
- Content development experience
- Working knowledge of WordPress, CSS, HTML, Java Script, PHP
- Proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite and/or similar tools
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Programme Officer, the intern will assist with the following:
- Write and share programme success stories
- Assist with social media efforts, including Facebook/Twitter and other media channels
- Update the programme website.
- Draft press releases, e-newsletters, flyers and other communications materials;
- Media monitoring and press summaries;
- Compiling media and other contact lists;
- Monitoring and recording press coverage;
- Other relevant program support duties as assigned
ELIGIBILITY:
- Undergraduate degree in (Web Design/Development ,Communications, Social Science, Public Relations or related field) from a recognized University
- Demonstrated desire to work in a media, communications role;
- Excellent research and analytical skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with experience synthesizing complex messages for a variety of audiences;
- IT literate with knowledge of web and social media, ideally with experience of using Content Management Systems;
- Creative thinker with a flexible approach to working;
- Commitment to the aims and objectives of SID; and
- Fluency in French is an asset
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including your Twitter handle and three references tovacancies@sidint.org
The email subject line must clearly show the job title Web Development and Communications Intern
The closing date is Friday 10th June 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
