Duties & Responsibilities

• Undertaking media monitoring on Twende related issues, including in creating an updated media and partners contact list
• Assist with updating and maintaining Twende’s social media presence, including scheduling updates
• Assist in planning, writing and managing monthly newsletter
• Draft, distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories
• Assist with the design of flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material for major events hosted by Twende
• Assist with updating the Twende website when needed
• General administrative tasks

Competencies

To be considered for the position, individuals are required to meet the following criteria:

• An organized and systematic approach to his/her work.
• Ability to quickly read and summarize text.
• Ability to multitask and work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to effectively plan and coordinate activities.
• Knowledge of standard software packages, including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, etc.; (Experience using Adobe Suite for design purposes, specifically Photoshop and InDesign, in addition to other Adobe applications is an added advantage)
• Ability to work under tight deadlines;
• Excellent graphic design skills
• Ability and willingness to work in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to learn from others and work well in a team environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); in the fields of Knowledge Management, Information Management, Communications, or any other field in the social sciences;
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);

Skills:

• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili.
• Computer literate in standard software applications, e.g. Microsoft Offices, Web Browsers, etc.
• Ability to use social media applications, e.g. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Canva, Hootsuite
• Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in the work of Twende.
• Demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views

Conditions:

• The intern will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for travel (including to and from the office), accommodation, etc.
• The intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan.
• Twende accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
• Interns are expected to work full time but flexibility is allowed for education programmes