Communications Internship

Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization)   The IFRC MENA Zone office represents 18 National Societies in Middle East and North Africa. The Communications intern will work in the Communications Unit, serving the communications efforts of the MENA Zone Office designed to profile MENA National Societies, increase the positioning of the Federation, raise awareness on global and zonal priorities, build the capacity of the membership, and enhance the success of humanitarian programs.    Purpose                   The communications intern will support the Zone Senior Communications Officer in the implementation of the IFRC MENA Zone communication strategy; public positioning and messaging; and producing high quality effective communications materials for dissemination to specific audiences. The purpose of this internship is to support enhanced external and internal communications with a particular focus on the profiling of MENA National Societies.    Duties and responsibilities   Support editing, translating, and writing articles and web content as well as other substantive information profiling the MENA Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies. Contribute to designing and implementing communications campaigns with a specific focus on online and new media engagement strategies. Help publish and update content on the IFRC MENA Zone web page and the IFRC intranet (FedNet). Support updating resource lists of MENA National Societies communications platforms, such as social media directory, website addresses and press contacts. Contribute to a dynamic social media presence in coordination with the Zone Senior Communications Officer. Support in the management of the MENA Zone photo database with the use of the IFRC standard photo management software. Assist in quality assurance on adherence to the visual identity of the IFRC in the design and production needs of the MENA Zone office. Support in organizing regional events and conferences when needed and help the Zone office in arranging field visits as requested. Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by the Senior Communications Officer.  Duties applicable to all staff 1. Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals 2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles 3. Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager   Position Requirements Education   Required Preferred University degree (or equivalent relevant experience) preferably in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, new media or a related field. X   Web management (or equivalent relevant experience).   X Training courses: campaigns/journalism and AV products   X Experience Required  Preferred At least 1 to 2 years of experience of working in communications, journalism, public relations, writer. X   Knowledge and Skills Required  Preferred Excellent Writing Skills X   An advanced knowledge of Photoshop and In Design   X Good computer skills (Windows, spreadsheets, word processing) X   Proven experience with content management systems and developing and updating websites   X Demonstrated use of social media X   Detail-oriented, able to multi-task X   Languages Required  Preferred Fluently spoken and written Arabic and English X   Good command of any additional IFRC language, preferably French   X       Competencies (to be filled in by HR)     Motivated to learn and to develop new skills Results focus and accountability Communications Team work Professionalism