TITLE: Communications and Marketing Assistant (CA) (Intern)
DEPARTMENT: TTA Team
SUPERVISOR: Knowledge Management Specialist
PERSONS (POSITIONS) SUPERVISED: None
JOB LOCATION: CAFS Corporate Head Office
PERCENTAGE OF TIME TO INTERNSHIP: 100%
Duration: Three months, starting on April 15th, 2013;
Organization Profile:
The Centre for African Family Studies is an African Institution dedicated to strengthening the capacities of organizations and individuals in the field of health, HIV & AIDS, population and development in order to contribute to improving the quality of life of families in sub-Saharan Africa. CAFS Training and Technical Assistance Team (TTA), made up of highly qualified professionals of Advocacy, Reproductive Health, HIV&AIDS, Organizational Development, and Knowledge Management (KM), conduct courses and provides research and consultancy services from bases in Lome, Togo, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Nairobi Kenya.
Position Description and Required Tasks
The position of Communications Intern will be part of CAFS’ TTA Team, which is under the supervision of the TL/TTA. The purpose of this internship is to produce the 2012 CAFS Annual Report and the April 2013 issue of CAFS News. On the one hand, the internship will provide the Intern with an opportunity to gather professional experience in the areas of communication, journalism, and gain knowledge in Reproductive Health/ HIV&AIDS. On the other, CAFS will benefit from the Intern’s technical and, to a lesser extent, administrative support to the production of the two CAFS publications, and to the content management of CAFS website and social media pages.
Responsibilities:
- Organize and coordinate the production of CAFS Annual Report; including summarizing reports, collecting photos, gathering content from technical staff, and liaising with the publishing company;
- Organize and coordinate the production of CAFS newsletter (CAFS News);
- Write, edit and update website content as directed by the Knowledge Management Specialist;
- Update CAFS social media pages, including Facebook, Reliefweb, Idealist, and CAFS.org;
- Evaluate website performance using Google Analytics and make recommendations;
- Assist with organization of logistics for training and other events;
- Assist with public relations and communication with CAFS client groups as directed;
- Assist with correspondence and general office tasks as they arise;
- Assist in the development of CAFS marketing materials and marketing strategy;
- Participate in operations research examining market dynamics for CAFS products in the Africa region;
- Assist in updating and developing CAFS website and marketing materials;
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- College or graduate student with a degree in communications, journalism, or marketing. Strong knowledge of reproductive health and HIV&AIDS.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
- Ability to plan tasks and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to take initiative and motivation to seek new learning opportunities
Language
High proficiency in spoken and written English; a second language (French) would be an asset.
How to apply:
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae not later than March 22nd, 2013, to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Centre for African Family Studies,
CAFS Centre, Mara road, Upper Hill,
P.O. Box 60054-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Email address: recruitment@cafs.org
Centre for African Family Studies,
CAFS Centre, Mara road, Upper Hill,
P.O. Box 60054-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Email address: recruitment@cafs.org
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