WHO ARE WE ? Emergency First International is an international NGO, non-profit, apolitical and secular. Emergency First International was born from the merger between two French NGO Première Urgence and Aide Médicale Internationale.
Based in: Maiduguri – Borno State
Open to: Nigeria Nationals Only (Male/Female)
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Initial Period of Internship: 3 months (with possible extension)
OVERAL MISSION
General objective
Under the supervision of the Grants Officer, the Communication intern shall ensure the support for the development of communication in the mission and manage the prioritized social media channels.
S/he should assist the Grants Officer in planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring agreed-on communication activities. The intern is expected to take advantage of the space offered for experience gathering and self-development while providing quality service to PUI Nigeria.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Ensure the proper flow of information between the field teams and the coordination team by sharing communication products as relevant;
- Collect communication inputs from field and coordination teams to feed deliverables including photographs of events and activities that showcase PUI work;
- Attend occasional field visits, program, and staff meetings to gather story ideas;
- Monitor and reply to communications on the platforms under the guidance of the Grant Officer.
- Post information, upload, and archive photos and videos on the relevant platforms daily or as directed by the Grant Officer.
- Support the Grant Officer in the creation of new communication tools, development, and animation of social networks, creation of a quarterly newsletter format, realization of the annual activity report, support to the field teams in the realization of success stories
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT
Language skills: Fluency in English and Hausa is mandatory; good knowledge of Kanuri is an asset.
Education Qualification:
A first degree in communication, digital marketing, or any relevant field is essential
Work experience:
- Experience working in a team, experience in an association and/or international environment appreciated
- Knowledge and skills
- Good knowledge of communication tools, social media (Facebook)
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, etc.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills for a wide range of internal and external audiences.
- Proactive and energetic outlook with an understanding of fast-paced environments
- Knowledge of web content management systems; knowledge of user experience, search
- engine optimization, and website best practices
- Knowledge of basic graphic design, video editing, and photography
ASSETS
- Interests: Working in humanitarian relief
- Knowledge of PUI programming in Nigeria will be an added advantage.
- Transversals skills
- Excellent collaboration skills, particularly in soliciting and incorporating critique and
- feedback from multiple stakeholders
- Ability to work collaboratively with others as well as independently
- Strong motivation to help people in need
- Ability to analyze and suggest improvements in communication activities
- Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation
- Well-organized and hard worker
- Able to manage stress and pressure
- Able to check the validity of information, logical thinking
- Neutrality, Integrity, and Reliability
- Impeccable oral and written communication skills
- Creativity
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) on forms.office.com to apply
