Responsibilities

The intern will be expected to: 

• Assist in the development of communication materials, including media packages, fact sheets and social media content 
• Support the country office in the production and finalisation of communications products 
• Produce content for use for country’s influencing 
• Conduct research on key regional issues and compile reports for internal use 
• Support the planning and implementation of communication campaigns and events 
• Monitor media coverage and social media trends relevant to Kenya 
• Assist in the maintenance of the country office online presence, including the website and social media accounts 
• Travel to field locations in Kenya for content gathering (video, photo and text) 
• As part of the internship, the intern will be expected to undergo in-house training in NRC’s branding and house style, digital asset systems, ethics, and other relevant areas 

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in final year or recently graduated (past 18 months) with a Degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, or a related field.  

Skills and Experience 

• Excellent English writing skills and attention to detail 
• Sound photography and filming skills 
• Knowledge of digital storytelling techniques 
• Knowledge of and interest in regional humanitarian issues  
• Experience in using social media for advocacy and outreach 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (photo, audio and video editing, and design)