Communications Graduate Intern :

Job Summary

Position: Communications Graduate Intern
Deadline: 26 February 2023
Location: Harare, for approximately 10 months

Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders is an international, independent medical humanitarian organisation. We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence, and neutrality
MSF Zimbabwe is looking to fill the position of a Communications Graduate intern based in Harare with frequent visit to projects

Position objective
The objective of this internship is to give a recent graduate experience in the practical aspects of all Communications practices and procedures at Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders. The Graduate Intern will provide support in designing, produce graphics, and implement communication activities for the mission

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision and mentorship of the Field Communications Manager, the responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Generating social media content and helping to keep platforms updated
• Support the Field Communications Manager (FCM) in media monitoring and producing communication material including photos, videos, social media posts
• Under the FCM’s supervision, produce and disseminate material for internal operational communications at different MSF level
• Assist with logistical arrangements for media events, trainings, and other events

Qualifications and Experience

Education and Person Specification
Recent graduate in Media and Society Studies, Journalism /Communications or any other related course

Skills
• Photography, videography, editing and graphic design skills are desired
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Competencies
• Strong English writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Passion and commitment to humanitarian work and values
• Results and quality oriented, teamwork and cooperation, behavioural flexibility
• Ability and readiness to learn

Competencies
• Strong organisational skills, energy and enthusiasm; cross cultural awareness
• Service oriented; analytical thinker

How to Apply

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward their detailed CVs & motivation letter on or before Sunday 26th February 2023 by email to [email protected] or hand deliver addressed to the HR Assistant, No 9 Bantry Road, Alexandra Park, Harare

N.B. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Please note that MSF-Belgium, Zimbabwe Mission does not solicit any organization or individual to recruit on their behalf. No fee is charged throughout the recruitment, selection, and placement process; Canvassing will lead to disqualification of candidates