CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE began working in Zimbabwe in 1992 in response to severe regional drought and has since expanded programming to address longer-term development issues. The organization seeks to recruit outstanding candidates who are known for their excellence, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to providing support to the country office. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position posted below:
Job Description
Position Summary
CARE Zimbabwe is seeking a motivated Communications Intern to support the development and implementation of communication and visibility activities under the ZRBF2 RECLAIM project. This role offers an excellent traineeship opportunity to an ambitious candidate who looks to gain hands-on experience in communications within a development context.
Duties and Responsibilities
Main Purpose of the Role
The Communications Intern will assist in documenting project achievements and creating content for various authorized communication platforms, supporting the project's communication and visibility objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop success stories, human-interest stories, case studies, and beneficiary profiles
Draft newsletters, press releases, reports, and communication materials
Collect and document project outcomes, lessons learned, and best practices
Create and schedule content for social media platforms
Capture quality photos and videos during events, field visits, and project activities
Support editing of photos, videos, and graphic content
Ensure organizational branding guidelines are followed in all communication products
Assist in developing flyers, brochures, banners, and promotional materials
Support visibility activities for donors, partners, and stakeholders
Qualifications and Experience
Education: Completed a Degree/Diploma in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies or a related field.
Experience: At least one year of relevant experience.
Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other graphic design tools is an added advantage
Experience with social media management and content creation
Photography and videography skills are desirable
Skills and Competencies
Excellent writing and editing skills
Creativity and attention to detail
Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Interest in development, humanitarian, or NGO work
