Media Intern at Search For Common Ground

Internship Assignments and Deliverables

Assist in implementing Search For Common Ground Media and Digital peace building strategies.
Support in branding and visibility
Handle technical aspects of audio/ visual Equipment setup and operation, ensuring high quality production values
Develop Digital media content targeting various audience
Prepare Press and social media packs for projects, events, initiatives and campaigns.
Keep a database of all Media – Traditional and Social media Stakeholders
Support in Social Media Listening and Early warning data collection and analysis
Increase Search media page viewership, Generate Traffic and Engagement with Audience
Generate and analyze reports on social media traffic.
Facilitate and Document Consent, Safeguarding and Child Protection and Data Protection
Complete the Common Ground Journalism Course
Complete the Safe Guarding and Child Protection in house Training

Project Information Management

Assist in tracking the project’s media output and outcome level results on the periodic basis in close coordination with the project’s implementation team as well as with Implementing Partners.
Support data collection, verification and compilation from the field as stipulated in the M&E plan.
Review and compile media activity reports, project progress reports, photographs, case studies video documentaries, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
Update and maintain the project database.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Internship Terms

For the purpose of the internship in Kenya, the intern will be supervised by the Senior officer, Media, who will be responsible for setting tasks and evaluating the intern’s work.
The work objectives above will be undertaken by the intern on the basis of 5 working days per week, with any days off agreed in advance with the supervisor.
The internship will be based in Garissa.
The period of the internship will last from January 2024 through June 2025.
The internship may be terminated by either side by informing the other in writing giving 1 months’ notice.
The prospective intern is required to have a laptop for ease of operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s/Masters degree in journalism and mass communication or public Relations or any other related field.
At least two (0-2) years of NGO or CSO experience in project implementation or management in Kenya. Experience working in Coastal Kenya is an asset.
Strong and proven ability in report writing, in English.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as social media platforms.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication with a variety of stakeholders.
Ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm while working in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment with minimal supervision.
Cultural sensitivity and strong interest in dialogue, peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
Written and oral proficiency in English and Swahili.
Knowledge to understand local and global digital landscape trends.
Proficient in audio production.
Proficient in video production.
Proficient in Graphic design.
Ability to take professional photographs.
Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable.