Job Opening For A Communications Intern At ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) In Abuja

Job Details

Job Title:	Job Opening For A Communications Intern At ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) In Abuja
Organisation:	ActionAid Nigeria (AAN)
Location:	Abuja
Min Work Experience:	No Specified year(s)
Qualification:	B.Sc
Industry:	Internship/ Industrial Training
Course:	Mass Communication

Recommended links

Job Vacancy Description

Communications Intern

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

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 expected to take advantage of the space offered for experience gathering, self-development, while providing quality service to ActionAid Nigeria.

Job Purpose

The Communications Intern will be responsible for assigned communications roles including supporting the execution of the organisation’s communications strategy, social media strategy, managing organisation’s prioritised social media channels – including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and LinkedIn.
S / he will liaise with the Communications Coordinator in providing support for the different thematic functions at AAN on publications, social media, publicity & press relations to drive the advocacy arm of AAN.

Job 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 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 daily 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, YouTube, 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)
Perform any other assigned responsibilities as it relates to the Communications hub and implementation of AAN Communications Strategy

Key Relationships:

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

Persons Specifications
Education / Qualifications:

Essential: First degree in Mass Communication or any relevant field.
Desirable: Membership of relevant professional Institute Experience

Experience:
Essential:

Relevant NYSC experience in the related fields is essential.
Knowledge of the social media platforms
Content production; video, graphics design and photography experience is essential

Desirable:

Experience working in Digital and Mainstream Media sector is desirable

Skills/ Abilities:
Essential:

Strong communication and writing skills
Good computer skills especially in the use of publishing tools
Multi-tasking skills is essential
Excellent planning and prioritization skills is essential

Desirable:

Content production / Photography skills

Personal Qualities:

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

Application Deadline
6th April, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the “Internship Application Form” and send in an MS Word attachment to: Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org Subject line of emails must state clearly, Job title of position applied for and Location e.g. Communications Intern – Abuja.

0906 809 7513

Job Opening For A Communications Intern At ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) In Abuja

Job Details

Email me jobs like this

LATEST RELATED JOB VACANCIES IN NIGERIA

Graduate Trainee / Team Lead At D.D Sunlola's Network

Intern At Revelation Properties Limited

Data Entry Intern At IO Furniture Limited

LATEST JOBS BY STATES

JOBS BY INDUSTRIES

Subscribe to Free Job AlertEnter your email below and click subscribe

RELATED JOBS

Graduate Trainee / Team Lead At D.D Sunlola's Network

Intern At Revelation Properties Limited

Data Entry Intern At IO Furniture Limited

LATEST JOB VACANCIES

Business Development Manager At Lead Enterprise Support Company Limited

Floor manager at automobile repair garage

FINANCE OFFICER

PROJECT DEPARTMENTS

Subscribe to Free Job Alert
Enter your email below and click subscribe