Job Title: Social
Media and Communications Intern
Media and Communications Intern
Organisation: Africa Development Corps (ADC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About ADC:
Africa Development Corps (ADC), formerly known as Visions in Action, is
an international NGO based out of Washington DC, working in relief and
development throughout Africa. Over the past 23 years we have been involved in
the implementation of a wide range of humanitarian activities in countries such
as Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Liberia. In particular, ADC has
implemented development and relief programs in the areas of HIV/AIDS,
education, youth development and food security.
an international NGO based out of Washington DC, working in relief and
development throughout Africa. Over the past 23 years we have been involved in
the implementation of a wide range of humanitarian activities in countries such
as Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Liberia. In particular, ADC has
implemented development and relief programs in the areas of HIV/AIDS,
education, youth development and food security.
Our current programming in Uganda focuses upon book distribution, library
construction and teacher training in rural areas. The program aims to
facilitate pupil’s transition from learning in local languages to learning in
English. We do this, firstly and foremost, by providing new English textbooks
received from donors to schools throughout Uganda. Also, we aim to foster a
culture of reading in individual villages and communities, as well as train
teachers on how to establish and run school libraries.
construction and teacher training in rural areas. The program aims to
facilitate pupil’s transition from learning in local languages to learning in
English. We do this, firstly and foremost, by providing new English textbooks
received from donors to schools throughout Uganda. Also, we aim to foster a
culture of reading in individual villages and communities, as well as train
teachers on how to establish and run school libraries.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Boost the social media impact of ADC both
in Uganda, but also on an international level; facebook, twitter, youtube,
instagram etc - Write blogs detailing ADC’s work to be
posted on our website and social media pages - Take photos/videos of current projects and
share these through different media streams in order to increase awareness
of our work - Assist in the upgrade of our current
website and keep this up to date with current activities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must be a fresh
graduate - The Intern should possess experience and
qualification in computer programming and/or website design and/or
computer related studies programme - Proven ability to work under pressure and
time constraints to meet deadlines - Ability to work without supervision to
accomplish set targets - The internship vacancy will involve trips
to the field so applicant must be willing to travel and work in remote
locations.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested interns should send their E-mail applications
both these e-mails: [email protected] and the Country Manager, Tom Evans
at [email protected]
both these e-mails: [email protected] and the Country Manager, Tom Evans
at [email protected]
The email should include a CV, covering letter stating why you qualify for
the position, and three references. The subject line of the email should read:
Application for the role of Social Media and Communications Intern.
the position, and three references. The subject line of the email should read:
Application for the role of Social Media and Communications Intern.
Please note that due to the amount of emails we receive, we will only
be able to reply to those candidates who are short listed for interview. We
apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
be able to reply to those candidates who are short listed for interview. We
apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Deadline: 24th February 2014
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