Communications Professional Intern at World Vision International Rwanda

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY_ Communications Professional Intern

Background

World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

World Vision pursues its mission through an integrated, holistic commitment to transformational development that is community-based and sustainable focused especially on the needs of children. World Vision works closely with faith-based institutions in its operations across the country.

Purpose of the internship:

The purpose of this position is to provide communications support to World Vision Rwanda stakeholders to enhance the visibility of World Vision Rwanda’s projects. The Communications Intern will collaborate with the appropriate National Office staff to position World Vision as a humanitarian leader in Rwanda. The expected results will be enhanced visibility, brand promotion, and communications quality assurance support at World Vision Rwanda, to effectively demonstrate the organization’s impact on the lives of the most vulnerable and deepen its commitment to them.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Activities

Content Creation:

1. Develop compelling written and visual content for various platforms, including press releases, social media, and website updates.
2. Produce engaging multimedia materials such as videos, photos, and infographics.

Internal Communications:

Draft and design content to feature in the organization’s newsletters, internal weekly bulletin, and other channels.

Social Media content:

Drafting content for World Vision Rwanda’s social media platforms.

Brand Management:

1. Create artwork for the organization’s promotional materials
2. Uphold and promote World Vision's brand standards in all communication materials.
3. Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Communications
• Proficiency in Kinyarwanda and English. French is an added value
• The role required a results-oriented individual
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and communication skills are essential
• Should possess proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other software packages

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities

Physical Requirements:

The person will be required to work and report at the Rwanda World Vision Rwanda

Head Office in Nyarutarama.

How to apply:

To apply for this role, all candidates are required to use our online application system. The applicant should submit their application with a motivation letter, an updated CV, certificates, a copy of their National ID, and references.

Please send all attachments combined into a single PDF file, which should not exceed 2MB, to our email address: wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org with Communications Intern in the subject line.

The deadline for submitting applications is June 15, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women and individuals with disabilities, to apply for this opportunity.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff/interns whose backgrounds are not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.