Internship: Communications Assistant_Parttime
Job Title: Internship: Part time Communications Assistant
Qualified persons with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply
Organization profile and background
AIFO- 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 Project
In 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.
Location
Based in Monrovia. There may be some travels to project sites in Bong, Nimba and Gedeh counties in Liberia.
Length of the role
Part time. 12 months, renewable until April 2021, with a probation period of three months
About the role
The 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 to
Communications Officer
Main Responsibilities
Write success stories of AIFO-Liberia projects for sharing with external audiences and communication departments at AIFO HQ in Bologna, Italy
Support in the development of high-quality contents for AIFO-Liberia projects social media pages (Facebook, website, YouTube) in line with AIFO Liberia communications strategy
Support in the development of factsheets for projects
Capture high quality images (photos and videos) of AIFO Liberia projects
Draft press releases/articles for publication in local newspapers
Support in the organization of launch events for new projects/activities
Provide technical support to DASU radio program
Assist in writing minutes of weekly management and senior management team meetings
Keep AIFO website up to date
Provide monthly data from Facebook and website viewers
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Experience
Familiarity of national and county-level media
Good photography and graphic design skills
Experience in recording and producing quality videos
Education
High 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 advantage
Languages
Excellent command of spoken and written standard and Liberian English
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel)
Experience in using social media and internet
Experience in photography
Good 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 member
Intercultural competence
Gender and disability sensitive
Willing to learn and share knowledge
Professional and commitment to project demands
Applications for this position should be sent to
Please 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)
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