Job Vacancy at JAM – Communications/External Relations Intern

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Provide communications support to field staff and Programs team

• Provide updated content for the JAM SL website, including an overview of programs, outcomes, and success stories

• Establish and maintain JAM-SL social media sites

• In collaboration with Program Officers, write success stories on program activities in the field

• Identify storylines for publication and drafting of substantive articles

• Conduct donor intelligence in support of resource mobilization efforts.  Maintain a file of potential donors, deadlines of calls for proposals, and relevant information on funding opportunities.

• Draft reports, memos, emails for finalization by the Programs Manager

• Draft country profile to highlight program achievements

• Produce and design reports, brochures, newsletters, factsheets infographics, and publications

• Support the coordination of campaigns and celebrations

• Produce short videos and compile still photos into appealing products for external relations

• Package feature stories and issues to be utilized for web-based, electronic and print material that ensure effective donor and public engagement

• Develop and maintain key in –country media contacts

• Increase the visibility of JAM through existing and innovative channels

• Participate in Field monitoring visits

Educational Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Recent graduate of undergraduate or graduate university program in communications, journalism, media, public relations, international development, sociology, psychology, or relevant field.

•  Interest in international development, humanitarian aid, emergency response.  Advanced English language skills (both written and spoken) is required.

• Well-developed computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Graphic design, video production, and ability to manipulate graphics for the development of print, video, and digital products.

To Apply;

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

[email protected] and

cc [email protected]

noting the job title in the subject line.  Closing date for all Applications will be 16th July 2021.