Meles Zenawi Foundation Communications and Strategy Intern Jobs in Ethiopia

Meles Zenawi Foundation Communications and Strategy Intern Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 214002

Category: Social Sciences and Community, Communications, PR and Journalism
Location: Addis Ababa
Salary:

Job Description

Background

The MelesZenawi Foundation (MZF) is a living memorial, primarily guided by the intellectual aspiration to carry forward Comrade Meles Zenawi’s ideas and ideals.

The strategy and communications department will play a pivotal role in strategizing and planning foundation’s growth and impact across the African continent and beyond.

It will provide strategic direction for all fundraising, communications, and business development initiatives across the Foundation work to creatively propagate Meles’s ideas through the development of original content across all media platforms.

Summary of Job Function

Provides programmatic support to the Communications and Strategy department

Roles and Responsibilities:

To support in the Productions of original content that creatively communicate foundations objectives and values across all media platforms

To give support in communicating with the public through various media outlets, including social media

To support in maintaining and regularly updating the foundations digital media platforms

To support in Production of content for foundations digital media platforms

To support in coordinating the creation of digital content (e.g. website, blogs, press releases and podcasts)

Assist in administrating the technical aspects of the foundation’s website

Assist in maintaining strong online voice through social media

Assist the AV officer in operations of all video recorders, computer editing systems, in-house closed circuit television systems, and other A/v equipments.

Support in operations of fixed

and portable video cameras in the recording of video footage for use in various programs.

To assist employees and supervisors to develop scripts in support of the foundations goals.

Assist in the works of creating databank of relevant videos and images, and other educational content.

To Perform clerical duties, including responding to incoming calls and requests from the general public, faxing and photocopying, preparing expense reports, and generally assisting in departmental administration;

To Maintain and update working files and databases;

Perform other duties as assigned.

Number of available positions

2

Duration

One year with possibility for renewal

Reports to

Communications and Strategy Head

Job Requirements

Minimum Education:

Bachelor Degree in Journalism, Political science, Computer science, or related field

Other Skills:

Basic written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills;

Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and Microsoft excel

Graphics design and editing (Adobe illustrator, Adobe Photoshop)

Excellent listening and communication skills with sensitivity to cultural communication differences;

Discretion and ability to handle confidential issues;

High level of self-motivation and at ease working independently when necessary; Poised, works well under pressure and attentive to detail;

Flexibility and willingness to work simultaneously on a wide range of tasks and projects 
and ability to prioritize;

Continuously discover and implement new editing technology and institute best practices to maximize efficiency.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV to info@meleszenawifoundation.org no later than July 28, 2019.

Meles Zenawi Foundation Communications and Strategy Intern Jobs in Ethiopia