Communications Intern

Position:       Intern - Communications

Location:      Directorate of Communications, AMREF Headquarters

Duration:      Up to 6 months starting September 2013

Time:           The work will be full time with an expected amount of 37.5hours per week

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Writing Manager


Responsibilities


•    Prepare human interest and feature stories, news articles, press releases etc    
•    Record, transcribe and edit interviews
•    Writing and helping brainstorm stories for our various AMREF channels including website, newsletter, global health days etc
•    Assist in the production, editing and proofreading of documents including layout
•    Assist in the preparation of the external newsletter aimed at informing our stakeholders about new developments, our activities and impact
•    Write press releases, media alerts, blogs, web articles
•    Provide content for updating AMREF profiles on social networks (Facebook, Twitter etc) on project activities and events
•    Provide support to the Stand Up for African Mothers campaign- collection of stories,
•    Brainstorming marketing & creative ideas
•    Provide support in organisation and staffing of events
•    Track and document media coverage on a daily basis for AMREF globally
•    General assistance to the Communications Directorate


Qualifications and competencies


•    Degree in Communications
•    Experience of writing articles (such as news stories, features, blogs etc) preferably in health or related areas
•    Strong oral and written communication skills including ability to source and sense good human interest pieces
•    Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
•    Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality
•    Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail
•    Team player
•    Ability to work within deadlines