TERMS OF REFERENCE——-COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

by Care International

in Communication
Internship
Freetown
January 11, 2024

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    January 11, 2024
  • Location
    Freetown
  • Expiration date
    January 17, 2024
  • Experience
    Fresh
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Bachelor Degree
  • Organization
    CARE
  • Required Languages
    English

Job Description

 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

CARE SIERRA LEONE

 

JOB PURPOSE: To provide a support function to Communications Unit of CARE Sierra Leone 

DURATION: Twelve (12) months

PROPOSED START DATE: 1st February 2024

END DATE: 31st January 2025

DEPARTMENT: Communications and Advocacy

NAME:      

SUPERVISION: The Communications Intern will be supervised directly by the Communications, Advocacy and Learning Advisor (Brima Abdulai Sheriff)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Communications Intern will work under the direct supervision of the Communications, Advocacy and Learning Advisor, and the intern will be coached by the CALA in the execution of their main duties as follows: 

  • Assist in populating CARE’s social media handles (Facebook, Twitter and any other)
  • Support the CALA in the development of publications 
  • Assist CALA to capture images and videos of CARE and Partner Activities 
  • Capture and Edit videos for contents on our social media pages and handles
  • Assist CALA in capturing and collecting success stories 
  • Assist in graphic designs of contents from CARE and Partners    

 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform other duties as instructed by the supervisor 

 

ELIGIBILITY 

  • Interns are eligible for the following benefits, which may be taxable:
  • Airtime stipend of SLE 150-200/month, depending on the nature of the internship
  • Use of a CARE laptop while in the CARE office only
  • A CARE email address for use in internship duties
  • The Monthly stipend shall include coverage of CARE’s 15 paid holidays per year plus any days of year-end office closure as pre-determined by management (but any emergency office closure days shall be prorated and deducted from the monthly stipend amount)

Interns must sign and abide by all relevant CARE policies, including but not limited to technology policy, code of conduct, anti-fraud, PSHEA policy, and conflict of interest disclosure. Interns do not typically travel to field locations nor interact with project participants in the course of their duties; such engagement requires the written exception of the CD.

 

Intern should complete the below eligibility self-check by answering “Yes” or “No” to the Seven (7) questions. 

Eligibility Self-Check Table Yes No
A bachelor’s degree/ Certificate or Diploma in communications or related field.
Currently enrolled in a Degree Programme in the above field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Skills in Cinematography and Basic Editing 
Experience with social media platforms.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Candidate has not worked in formal, full-time, paid employment previously.” 
Candidate has not engaged in other internships previously, or if so, not for more than 12 months combined with another INGO or not more than 18 months combined across total internship opportunities in any sector.”
You are willing to learn new things, attention to detail, and are able to keep up with tight deadlines as/ when needed.
Ability to work in a team
Agree to comply with all policies and regulations of CARE Sierra Leone

 

REMUNERATION

  • ICT Intern will receive a monthly stipend of ——— towards their transportation costs and other basic expenses during the duration of their internship. 

 

To apply please send your CV to: sle.recruitment@care.org

 

We will be reviewing resumes for these roles on a continuous basis until the position is filled. If you are selected as a candidate, a member of our team will reach out to you to start the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest in CARE Sierra Leone.