Newsletter and Social Media Content Writing Interns at Nobeah Foundation

The Nobeah Foundation is the not-for-profit counterpart of Nobeah Technologies Ltd., a technology company focusing on technology with deep potential for social impact as well as the strong growth prospects required for sustainability. The innovative technology developed by Nobeah Technologies Ltd. targets transformative change, aiming to dramatically impact areas such as literacy, and health care. But in addition to these immediate potential impacts, Nobeah's core values are to seek deeply insightful solutions that reach the heart of social challenges, changing the very equations so that they solve themselves in a sustainable way. The Nobeah Foundation was created to distribute technologies from Nobeah Technologies Ltd. on a subsidized or free basis where those technologies could have dramatic impact.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Newsletter and Social Media Content Writing Intern

Job ID: #1139281
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Across Africa the Nobeah Foundation will raise money from both local and international donors to sponsor free distribution of the technologies from Nobeah. Through these activities the foundation will achieve its goal of supporting insightful game-changing innovations that impact the very equations of human suffering and limited opportunity so solutions emerge organically, then building capacity for the solutions to sustain themselves and provide a solid platform on which further innovations may find anchor.

Some of the areas relevant to this position in which Nobeah Foundation is researching solutions are below:

• Some of the areas relevant to this position in which Nobeah Foundation is researching solutions are below.
• Afripad - a radically cost effective hybrid e-reader/computer set to revolutionize access to educational materials and to transform educational outcomes.
• Free Sun Power Solar Panels - a modular solution which through ease of deployment and expansion is intended to dramatically accelerate adoption of renewable energy based on solar power.
• Hybrid Grid Electrification with Nobeah's Renewable Energy Solutions - a mini grid solution intended to accelerate rural electrification while increasing resilience. This solution also acts as the power source for the Afripad.
• Internet Caching Solution - stores (caches) internet content offline so that children in schools without any internet connectivity can still enjoy a rich educational browsing experience.
• Nobeah Distributed Discrete Work Management Methodology (DDWMM) - the DDWMM is Nobeah’s signature methodology and is key to Nobeah’s business operations. It is also in itself a potentially powerful force in job creation.
• Nobeah Off-Grid Power Solution - an easy to use and tool-less renewable energy solution that is modularly expandable from serving the needs of one individual to serving the needs of many.
• Nobeah Smart wire - Nobeah’s smart wire provides a means to create a mini-grid from Nobeah’s renewable energy solutions without the need for tools or specialized expertise, in order to dramatically accelerate electrification.
• Women and Girls Technology Mentoring - Nobeah already has agreements for large internship programs signed with various universities in Nairobi. This mentoring program will solicit donor funds to bring more young women into those programs with a focus on giving mentorship for the technology industry as a whole rather than on Nobeah’s specific needs.

Summary of Position

• The newly formed Nobeah Foundation is seeking a Social Media Content Writing Intern in Ethiopia, Algeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania & Uganda.
• This is an exciting position doing meaningful work: researching, writing, pitching and producing features, even breaking new stories if the timing's right. Interns will write stories and produce multimedia content for Nobeah's online presence whether on its newsletter, its website, its social media presence, or as a guest contributor on other sites. Interns are expected to pitch and produce stories and galleries for the Web on the Foundation's projects or any related developments.
• Ability to file clean copy on deadline is a must. Our interns get the opportunity to get detailed feedback on their writing and guidance in crafting compelling social media posts as we collaborate to produce an engaging user experience across our digital platforms.
• Recruitment will take place in two phases. In the first phase concluding by November, the first group of candidates will be selected. In the second phase concluding December, the second group of candidates will be selected. Candidates found not eligible for the first group are welcome to reapply for the second group if any elements of your qualifications or experience have changed.
• These positions require between 5-40 hours a week at any hours and any day per week as long as the requirements for on-line meetings and other collaboration are met. The positions are flexible to accommodate up to 100% remote work. Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office are required.
• Though all work will be remote, the candidate must be located in and be eligible to work in the country. The candidate must speak at least one local language, in addition to being fluent in English both verbally and in writing. The candidate must also have a network of contacts in the country to facilitate any required work there.

The detailed responsibilities include but are not limited to those below:

• Support evaluation and design of marketing communications including social media aligned to business objectives
• Adhere to the Foundation's corporate social media policy and review social media channels for compliancy.
• Work with internal stakeholders to gather and organize writing requirements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing Communication and/or Computer Science.
• Completed at least one year of undergraduate course work.
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, computer and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Willingness to learn new tools
• Able to meet commitments and deadlines
• Committed and passionate for results
• Able to communicate effectively with team members and management
• Must have excellent writing skills.

Compensation

• This position is voluntary, but given a good mutual fit between the individual and the organization, the role may potentially transition into a paid full-time or part-time role within 3 months depending on the needs and capacity of the organization. However, please note that hiring will be prioritized based on contribution.
• Given the same productivity, working part-time (or fewer hours in a week) the number of months required to match the contribution of an individual working full-time (or more hours in a week) may be greater than the 3 month period worked by the full-time hire.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send an email to: [email protected] with your resume attached and with the subject line: "Re: Application for Newsletter and Social Media Content Writing Intern-[Name of your country]".

Note: Please ensure your name and other contact details are in your resume and in the email itself.