Gender And Communication Intern

  JOB TITLE:   Gender and Communication Intern   DIVISION: International/MECIS   JOB FAMILY:   Programme DEPARTMENT: Programme LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon   STARTING SALARY:     LEVEL:   Intern OXFAM PURPOSE:  To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering. JOB PURPOSE:       To support the implementation of the Roots Lab pilot project at Oxfam in Lebanon office, with specific focus on development and delivery of effective information and communication material contributing to the project’s launch and outreach.   Roots Lab: FRIDA | The Young Feminist Fund, Global Fund for Women, Oxfam and the Young Foundation have joined together to adapt a potentially game-changing approach- a social innovation laboratory - to advance young women's rights, leadership and collective action.   The project responds to the fact that deep-rooted gender inequality prevents millions of young women from making choices about and taking control of their own lives. Yet not enough resources go to young women directly to help them address, innovate around and combat these challenges. We believe young women activists are best placed to imagine and develop high-impact solutions in their communities, but they often lack the opportunity and capacity to do so. Young women often lack the connections across sectors, financial resources, professional skills, networks and profile necessary to develop their ideas, scale their projects, and access mentoring and coaching support.   REPORTING LINES:   Reports to: Roots Lab Project Manager Staff reporting to this post: None BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: None Duration: Max. 6 Months (max. 3 days/ week or 24 hrs/ week) DIMENSIONS: Supports in raising the profile of Roots Lab project with partners as well as local media. In close coordination with the line manager, supports the implementation of launch and outreach activities, as well as the application process. Support in creative thinking and brainstorming solutions to challenges faced in project outreach and events Produce quality communication materials (video, photos, audio, texts, etc...) that can be used on various outlets.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To regularly generate high quality communication material for Roots Lab project. This includes developing digital material on Roots Lab activities, regularly, gathering and writing stories from young women engaged with the project, developing and monitoring visibility, producing outreach material when needed. To produce material in both Arabic and English, providing translation where/when needed. To accompany project manager to Roots Lab events, provide social media coverage, and facilitate application process. Flexibility to work out of normal offices hours is required, recognising comms and media is not a standard “office hours” job. Occasional supports on communications work for Oxfam in Lebanon.   SKILLS & COMPETENCE:     Recent undergraduate or current graduate student enrolled in a program in journalism, communications or media, international development, social sciences or management. Strong communications and social media skills (eg Facebook/Twitter/blogs). Proven skills in photography, filming and video-editing Good interpersonal skills Good writing skills in both English and Arabic Interest in the field of gender justice and the work of international organisations Involvement in the women’s movement in Lebanon desirable Ability to work creatively, effectively and in an innovative manner