Request for Applications – Internship to support Communications Unit (Field Office)

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PROJECT BACKGROUND

PIND’s communication activities aim to increase the visibility of the Foundation by getting people to know about PIND, talk about PIND, and engage with PIND to strengthen its reputation and attract target stakeholders to support PIND’s cause, partner with PIND, fund PIND’s programs and replicate PIND’s proven models.

The communications unit also supports PIND’s projects with targeted communications to enhance the Foundation’s reputation, create more awareness around our interventions, share success/impact stories, and influence key stakeholders to enable it to stimulate policies, practices, and investments that help reduce conflict and poverty in the Niger Delta. PIND’s communications strategy involves contributing content for updating and maintaining the Foundation’s website and social media platform and ensuring targeted knowledge dissemination related to achieving the Foundation’s strategic goal.

The communications unit supports the Foundation’s field project teams in meeting strategic goals and strengthens the PIND brand with key project stakeholders

PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT 

The Intern shall provide technical support in the daily management and marketing of the PIND’s social media platforms. The Intern will support PIND’s field project activities aimed at removing constraints to economic development and peace in the Niger Delta region.

SCOPE OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES 

The Intern will assist the Communications team as follows:

1. Create and disseminate content on all of PIND’s social media platforms.
2. Social media management and engagement with targeted stakeholders and donors.
3. Digital and influencer marketing of all PIND’s programs and knowledge products.
4. Website management and maintenance
5. Copy editing/writing
6. Graphic design
7. Photo and video editing

LOCATION  

The Internship opportunity is at PIND’s Economic Development Centre in Warri, Delta State.

DURATION

It is expected that this assignment will run for a total of 12 months, starting from March 2024.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of BSc/BA/HND in the relevant field of studies, with not more than two years post-graduation or two years post the National Youth Service (NYSC).
• Resident in the Niger Delta region.
• A self-starter with good time management, communication, and organizational
• Must know about social media marketing and increasing online engagement and awareness.
• Must have knowledge of using photo and video editing tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and keep to deadlines.
• Must be computer literate and understand essential MS Office tools and Google Products.
• Strong analytical and numerical
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills.
• Knowledge of development issues in the Nigeria’s and Niger Delta
• Graphic design and Content creation skills.

Experience

• Entry

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested  candidates  should email the following documents to internships@pindfoundation.org  with ‘Communications Field Office Intern’ as the email’s subject, no later than February 8^th, 2024.

1. Application letter of not more than two pages stating understanding of the assignment and suitability for the This should link to previous social media pages managed or graphics and editing portfolio.
2. Resume

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.