AIMS Senegal recruits 01 Communications Officer Intern
The Communications Officer will support the Communications Department in content development, event planning, media engagement and day-to-day operations. The Communications Officer will be based at the AIMS Senegal centre in Mbour, with the following duties:
Responsibilities
Communications
- Draft an annual communications strategy and work plan for AIMS Senegal
- Compile content for communications documents (e.g. briefing notes, fact sheets, brochures, yearbook and student guide) for AIMS Senegal
- Develop content for the AIMS Senegal website, monitoring and updating as
required - Maintain the AIMS Senegal Facebook page and draft AIMS Senegal-related content for publication on AIMS-NEI pages, notably Twitter and LinkedIn
- Provide Senegal content for the AIMS-NEI monthly newsletter and develop content for the AIMS Senegal newsletter where required
- Facilitate requisitions for AIMS Senegal audio-visual materials and manage relationships with vendors
- Manage the AIMS Senegal content bank, organizing photo shoots at the beginning of the academic year for students and the entire campus community
- Translate communication collateral, ensuring there are English and French versions
Media Relations and Public Affairs
- Facilitate booking with vendors and media outlets
- Coordinate media relations including negotiating media appearances and coverage, drafting press releases, developing key messages for the media and facilitating public engagement events
- Update mailing and media lists
General
- Preparing administrative forms for and managing the logistics of all communications-related activities (completing forms for procurement, etc.)
- Any other tasks required to drive communications activities
Competencies & Other Requirements
- BSc/BA in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field is required; a degree in another field may be accepted, with demonstrated experience in blogging, writing, public relations, public engagement or outreach
- Understanding of media relations and digital media strategies
- Solid editing and researching skills
- Excellent communication abilities (oral and written)
- Fluency in English and French is required
- Strong attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Possess good analytical and writing skills
- Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with editing, WordPress and content management systems
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards
Working Conditions
- AIMS Senegal, Mbour
- Ability and willingness to travel within and outside Africa whenever required
- Willingness to work on weekends and outside normal working hours (when required) in a time-driven communication cycle
Application
If you meet the above requirements, submit your CV and cover letter (in one PDF document) in English to info@aims-senegal.org by Thursday January 21 at 5 PM GMT.