KeNAAM Communication Intern

Kenya NGO Alliance Against Malaria (KeNAAM) is a Network of Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Faith Based Organizations (FBO), Community Based Organization working on advocacy, community social mobilization for scaling up of malaria interventions in Kenya. 

KeNAAM endeavors to pool resources together through its elaborate networks towards preventing, controlling and reducing socio-economic burden due to malaria. 

KeNAAM’s vision is “a malaria free Kenya”

KeNAAM would like to invite applications for a Communication internship.

Internship Details

Internship Title: Communication Internship

Duration: 3 Months Contract commencing June 2013

Department: Communication & Advocacy

Reports to: Head of Communication & Advocacy

Internship Purpose 

Provide Communication and public relations support to raise awareness and increase visibility of the organization with key stakeholders and the general public, ensure dissemination of appropriate messages to relevant audiences (both internally and externally) through effective channels, and promote documentation of the organization’s program work as well as information sharing and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of communication initiatives and processes
• Assist in production and dissemination of corporate materials
• Assist in management of the KeNAAM’s website
• Assist in documentation, information sharing and learning
• Assist in media relationships
• Undertake any other duty as shall be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications

1. The Communication Internship is opened to Journalism/Mass Communication or Public Relations diploma, degree and post-graduate students who wish to acquire knowledge and experience of a real work environment to the mutual benefit of both the organization and the Intern.
2. Must be a strong writer and effective communicator, commanding both written and oral (Swahili & English).
3. Must have knowledge of Cameras/Camcorders for photography and filming. 
4. Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop highly desired. 
5. Knowledge of HTML and graphic design a plus 
6. Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space

Interested candidates should fill in the attached form and send it back to KeNAAM by e-mail to: info@kenaam.org.

The closing date for submitting the internship applications is Wednesday, 17th May 2013.

Further details of KeNAAM can be obtained from our website: www.kenaam.org