Intern - Communications

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Company Details
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Website: https://drc.dk/
Description: The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world.
Job Description

Overall purpose of the role:  

 

The Project Communications Intern will support the communication aspects of peacebuilding projects aimed at promoting peace, social cohesion, and conflict resolution in the Karamoja region. Alongside gains in terms of experience, the intern will assist in documenting project activities, creating content for various communication platforms, and supporting stakeholder engagement. The intern will also work in collaboration with the project teams and partners in amplify the impact of the project by ensuring consistent messaging, visibility of achievements, and effective dissemination of information that maintains visibility of the project.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

Support Internal and External Communication

 

Enhance Visibility of the Project

 

Develop Communication Materials

 

Strengthen Stakeholder Engagement

 

Monitor and Evaluate Communication Efforts

 

Build the Intern’s Professional Skills

 

Experience and technical competencies:  

 

A background in communications and advocacy with skills of story writing and photography.

 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

Familiarity with conflict-sensitive approaches and community-based peacebuilding.

 

A background in peace and conflict studies, international relations, development studies, or a related field.

 

Experience (academic or practical) in program support, advocacy, or community engagement is an asset.

 

Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate in a multicultural team environment.

 

Education

 

A minimum of Diploma certificate

 

Undergraduate Certificate and Relevant professional certificates will be an added advantage.  

 

Language: 

 

Good spoken and written English and Swahili  

 

Able to communicate freely and verbally and to write clearly and correctly.

 

Key stakeholders: 

 

Colleagues (fellow employees)

 

County Government and National Government Authorities/Officials

 

Local authorities

 

Partners (Kenya- Uganda)

 

Community stakeholders, elders and Groups

 

Visitors and clients

 

 

 

Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based
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