Internship: Communications Assistant_ParttimeJob Title: Internship: Part time Communications AssistantQualified persons with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to applyOrganization profile and backgroundAIFO- Liberia is an Italian non-for-profit organisation who has been present in Liberia since 1997. AIFO-Liberia envisions to offer opportunities for people affected by leprosy, persons with disabilities, women /children and members from vulnerable and marginalized communities to lead a better quality of life. AIFO-Liberia focusses on healthcare, and economic empowerment to provide a better quality of life and creating large scale positive change. AIFO Liberia is accredited by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Republic of Liberia; accreditation number 0094.Disability and Start-up ProjectIn May 2018 started the project "Disability and Start up. Civil society as protagonist of inclusive development in Liberia" or DASU for short funded by AICS (the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation). The project aims at reinforcing the role of Organisations of People with Disabilities (DPOs) in the socio-economic development processes and in the fulfilment of their rights in Monrovia and in three counties of Bong, Nimba and Grand Gedeh, in Liberia. It is implemented in partnership with the National Commission on Disabilities (NCD) and the National Union of Organisations of the Disabled, NUOD and two Italian partners, DISEI and RIDS.LocationBased in Monrovia. There may be some travels to project sites in Bong, Nimba and Gedeh counties in Liberia.Length of the rolePart time. 12 months, renewable until April 2021, with a probation period of three monthsAbout the roleThe Communications Assistant will support the communications officer in developing and rolling out various communication contents and activities for AIFO- Liberia. He/she will work closely with the Communications Officer in implementing the communications strategies for all AIFO Liberia projects.Reports toCommunications OfficerMain Responsibilities
Write success stories of AIFO-Liberia projects for sharing with external audiences and communication departments at AIFO HQ in Bologna, ItalySupport in the development of high-quality contents for AIFO-Liberia projects social media pages (Facebook, website, YouTube) in line with AIFO Liberia communications strategySupport in the development of factsheets for projectsCapture high quality images (photos and videos) of AIFO Liberia projectsDraft press releases/articles for publication in local newspapersSupport in the organization of launch events for new projects/activitiesProvide technical support to DASU radio programAssist in writing minutes of weekly management and senior management team meetingsKeep AIFO website up to dateProvide monthly data from Facebook and website viewersOther duties as assigned by supervisor
Experience
Familiarity of national and county-level mediaGood photography and graphic design skillsExperience in recording and producing quality videos
EducationHigh School Education and a Crash Course Certificate in communications or related fields: Journalism, Sociology, English, Humanity, etc. Bachelor's Degree in Communications is an added advantageLanguagesExcellent command of spoken and written standard and Liberian English
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel)Experience in using social media and internetExperience in photographyGood working knowledge of modern office equipment (printers, scanners, camera etc.) Knowledge in using graphics design software such as Corel Draw is an added advantage
Personal Skills
Proactive, creative and collaborative team memberIntercultural competenceGender and disability sensitiveWilling to learn and share knowledgeProfessional and commitment to project demands
Applications for this position should be sent toPlease send soft copies of a motivation letter and CV and any additional documents including past publications (videos / photos/ stories) to the following: Subject: Internship: Communications Assistant Email: [emailprotected]#J-18808-Ljbffr