FHI/NIGERIA
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Communication Intern
Location: Country Office, Abuja
Supervisor: Director Program Operations
Basic Functions:
The communication Intern will work with the Director, Program Operations to support the FHI 360's communication efforts for improved visibility of our work in Nigeria.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the effective management and maintenance of FHI 360 Nigeria (Inside Nigeria website)
- Work with STA Knowledge Management to develop and implement communication strategies.
- Work with STA Supporting content creation for various communication channels.
- Assisting in the management of social media platforms.
- Contribute to review and editing of communication materials.
- Support the creation and editing of content for various communication channels, including website, blog, social media, newsletters, etc.
- Assist in reviewing social media platforms, including content scheduling, monitoring, and engagement with followers.
- Assist in the production of communication materials such as brochures, reports, presentations, and videos.
- Assist with administrative tasks related to the Communications and information dissemination, such as maintaining stakeholder and donorsโ databases.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and any other Nigeria language
- Experience in managing social media platforms and content creation.
- Familiarity with graphic design software and video editing tools is a plus.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in using email, word processing and spread sheet applications, preferably Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of website content management systems such as WordPress
- Demonstrated skills in teamwork and collaboration.
Qualifications and requirements:
B.Sc./BA degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Mass Communication, Social Sciences or related discipline with a year experience.
Safeguarding:
FHI 360 is committed to provide a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries and anyone contracted by FHI 360. This Includes taking measures to protecting vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 employees or associated personnel. FHI 360 abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360โs Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and sub-recipients), regardless of the funding mechanism or amount of contract, agreement, or purchase order.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicantsโ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicantโs tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
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