Communications Intern

Our approach to safeguarding

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organizational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognize that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

Job title: Communications Intern

Location: Kampala

Stipend: UGX 400,000 (Monthly)

Preferred start date: 23rd September 2024

Length of contract: 6 Months

Reports to: Communications Officer

Expected travel: Regular domestic travels will be made

About you

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values.

About the role

The Communications Intern will be responsible for assigned communications roles including supporting the execution of the organization’s communications strategy. You will liaise with the Communications Officer in providing support for the different thematic functions in the organization.

Key responsibilities:

Social Media handling and Management (50%)

• Work together with the Communications Officer to manage and grow the organization’s  digital platforms.
• Work with relevant teams and projects’ leads to implement other channel-specific media campaigns and ensure project visibility online.
• Ideate and commemorate key dates like the 16 days of activism, World AIDS Day, World Volunteer Day, World Human Rights day etc.
• Performing any other assignments related to the Hub’s Communication Strategy

Content Development (40%):

• Develop and edit high-quality videos and photographs to engage external stakeholders.
• Story gathering and storytelling (generating, writing and designing stories of change) to share the impact of our work.
• Designing, branding and information education and communication (IEC) materials.

Community Engagement and Mobilization (5%)

• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Work with the Communications Officer and Business Development team to organise and coordinate National Youth working Group meetings.

Other duties as required (5%)

• Other duties as required.
• Occasionally working on weekends, late night in case of volunteer incidents and holidays for which time off in lieu can be taken.

Skills and experience

Essential

• A relevant diploma or a degree program in Communications, Journalism, graphics design or any relevant field.
• Ideal candidate should be a recent graduate or in the early stages of their career and lives in or within Kampala.
• Willing to travel on a regular basis to the field
• Content production; video, graphics design and photography experience
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite i.e. editing using (Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva.
• Knowledge of the social media platforms
• Ability to work independently, manage tasks efficiently, and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Good computer skills especially in the use of publishing tools
• Creative and takes initiative.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Event planning skills
• Young Women are encouraged to apply.

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

What we do for you

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.

Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognized by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with.  Beyond this, we have a culture of recognizing and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Work-life Balance

It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognize the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:

• 12 days’ annual leave in the 6 month period (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
• Birthday Leave.
• Access to flexible working.
• Generous study leaves..

Professional Development

Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognizes potential and invests in the development of its staff.  We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:

• Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job.
• Regular performance management.
• Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
• Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialize.

Travel and Medical Insurance

When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development’s travel and medical insurance.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter (max. 750 words) that provides specific examples of how your skills, knowledge, and experience align with the key priorities outlined in the job description. The deadline for applications is 13th September, 2024 at 5:00PM.

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