Communications Intern – SNV Uganda

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy, and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of €130 million, over 1,250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organization that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change during project preparation and implementation – by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We will continue to position ourselves as a premium organization, with decentralized management. For more information on our operations in Uganda and SNV generally visit our website: www.snv.org

As our programme in Uganda continues to grow, we are looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to learn about the CRAFT project by assisting with various communication tasks.

Position Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the identification and documentation processes in the countries, especially Uganda.
• Design, produce and edit content and storylines for visual, audio, and social media.
• Undertake field visits and participate in planning, writing, and managing information updates, activity briefs, and other information products (media content – photos and stories) for partners, and stakeholders as requested.
• Participate in media monitoring and sourcing for impact story tips for partner activities
• Assist with reporting of learning events
• Support in maintaining and updating the CRAFT social media sites and or write copy of posts
• Assist in the production of press releases, and promotional materials.
• Editorial support
• Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics
• Part of team to plan and deliver communication campaigns and high-profile events i.e., national, and international conferences, seminars, and workshops aimed at boosting the visibility of CRAFT project, and increasing engagement with partners and stakeholders
• Track, research and analyze information on assigned topics/issues, gather information from diverse sources and help to assess news value and other potential impact, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of information campaigns.
• General administrative and communications support as assigned
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager

• A university Degree in public relations, communication, journalism, or marketing
• A final year student or fresh graduate who has completed or is currently taking two or more writing for public relations courses
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Possess the ability to accurately follow directions
• Have a high degree of organization and self-motivation
• Have an ability to multitask
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Basic knowledge in CSA practices
• Eager to learn and work with various teams.
• Experience with online and social media communication strategies
• The ability to act as an effective and efficient team player.
• Willingness to travel.

All potential and interested candidates meeting the criteria above should submit their applications using our online recruitment portal by 23rd April 2021.

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