Communication Internship Job Kenya
Handicap International has a technical unit which was established in January 2010 to oversee thetechnical support and guidance necessary to ensure quality of project activities. One of the project
components in which the technical unit seeks improvement and development is communications and
knowledge management (KM).
Under this component there is a demonstrated need for support for which
it seeks to enlist an individual on an internship basis in agreement with his/her field of study related to
communications and possibly KM.
1.General objective of the internship
Enhance the communications component of the program for effective representation of the program at
the inter/national level.
2.Specific objective of the internship
Develop and/or improve existing communications tools for effective sharing and circulation of information
among staff, partners and stakeholders.
The intern will work closely with and report directly to the Technical Unit Coordinator.
•Editing of program documents
1. Annual report
2. Program strategy
3. Project reports
4. Other documents in need of upgrading
•Production and generation of information for external communication
1. HI global monthly newsletter
2. Website
3. other tool(s) to headquarters
•Resource centre—organization, inventory and reinforcement of dissemination channels
4.Expected results of the internship
•Communications tools—i.e. annual report, newsletters, website, etc—are upgraded to
effectively represent developments within HI and among beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders
•HI internal library is organized and accessible for consultations
Terms of Reference Intern – September 2010
5.Duration of internship
•3 months (renewable)
6.Requirements for the intern
•Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism, Communications, and any other
relevant field
•Excellent command of English language; this includes English composition and editing
•Computer literate; proficiency in editing software
•Availability to integrate in a multi-cultural environment and strong interpersonal skills
•Should be a self-starter and able to work in a team
•Candidates for the post must demonstrate an interest to learn about disability issues
Desirable
•Prior working experience is desirable but not a must
•Candidates that have recently graduated are eligible for the position
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications together with an
updated curriculum vitae (including three referees with their current contacts and email
addresses) on or before 21st October, 2010 to email address:-recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke
Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females and Persons with Disability
are encouraged to apply
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