Graduate Communications Intern at ActionAid Nigeria (AAN)

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises works with the poor and excluded; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Intern

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reporting to: Communications Coordinator
Line Management: None

Summary

• The Communication Intern’s position is an opportunity offered by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) for young graduates to earn a post NYSC experience.
• It is therefore both a learning and value-adding relationship between interns and AAN.
• The intern is therefore expected to take advantage of the space offered for experience gathering, self-development, while providing quality service to ActionAid Nigeria.

Job Purpose

• The communication Intern is responsible for assigned communications roles including supporting and executing the organisation’s social media strategy, managing organisation’s prioritised social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and LinkedIn.
• The intern will work directly with the Communication’s Coordinator and closely with team leaders, project leads, partner organisations and our target communities.

Specific Responsibilities
Support Campaigns and Communications activities:

• Provide support and participate in campaign activities directly handled in the unit
• Provide support and participate in all inter-thematic policy advocacy and campaign initiatives
• Provide support and participate in Monitoring, documentation, dissemination and encouragement of critical debate, and mainstreaming of public policy advocacy.
• Support case study collections related to policy and campaigns works

Social Media Community Management:

• Work on the organisation’s social media platforms
• Work with the Communications Coordinator on all of AAN online activities
• Work on seamless linkages of the organisation’s social media accounts (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube LinkedIn and other social media platforms), ensuring uniform content and tone of voice for landing pages, graphics, and other elements.
• Increase the number of followers we have on Twitter.
• Monitoring and replying to communications on the platforms under the guidance of Communications Coordinator.
• Posting information, uploading photos and videos on the platforms on a daily basis or as is directed by Communications Coordinator.
• Make use of relevant tools like Tweet Deck to plan for weekends and holidays; LinkedIn polls and surveys to build our social media footprint and reputation; and other tools like SlideShare, You Tube, Paper.Li, Scribd, Reddit, Digg and StumbleUpon.
• Work with relevant teams and projects’ leads to implement other channel-specific campaigns (e.g. uploading photos to Flickr, videos to YouTube, etc)

Reporting Line:

• The Communication Intern will report directly to the Communications Coordinator and have technical reporting line to the Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Manager

Key relationships:

• Internal Relationships: All AAN staff
• External Relationships: Media, Communications Consultants/service providers, CSOs, relevant Government agencies and partners

Persons Specifications
Education/Qualifications:

• First Degree in Mass Communication or any relevant field. Essential
• Membership of relevant professional Institute. Desirable

Experience:

• Relevant NYSC experience in the related fields. Essential
• Knowledge of the social media platforms. Essential
• Experience working in Digital Media sector. Desirable

Skill Abilities:

• Strong communication and writing skills. Essential
• Good computer skills especially in the use of publishing tools. Essential
• Multi-tasking skills. Essential
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills. Essential
• Content production/Photography skills. Desirable

Personal Qualities:

• A person of integrity. Essential
• Creative and takes initiative. Essential
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment. Essential
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times. Desirable
• Effectively promote the AAN’s mission, values and objectives. Desirable

Benefit
Actionaid offers competitive terms of employment.

Application Closing Date
22nd May, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their filled Application form, Cover letter & Curriculum Vitae in one document and MSWord attachment to: [email protected]

Click here to download the Application Form (MSWord)

Note:

• Only Electronically submitted forms will be considered. Scanned application forms will be disregarded.
• Subject line of emails must state clearly the title of position applied and location for e.g. Communications Intern - Abuja.
• Application from women are particularly encourage.
• While we respect all applicants, Interview date will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates