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  • Posted: May 9, 2017
    Deadline: May 22, 2017
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    ActionAid works with poor people in over 40 countries across the world. Our goal? To end poverty. We believe in doing things differently. We know that with the right opportunities, poor people will find their own solutions - and build new lives. ActionAid Nigeria commenced programmatic operations in January 2000 after a Country appraisal which found poverty...
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    Communication and Graphic Design Intern

    Reporting to: Sponsorship Communication Advisor
    Line Management: None

    Summary

    • The Communication and Graphic Design Intern’s position is an opportunity offered by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) for young graduates to earn a post NYSC experience. It is therefore both a learning and value-adding relationship between interns and AAN. The intern is therefore expected to take advantage of the space offered for experience gathering, self-development, while providing quality service to ActionAid Nigeria.

    Job Purpose

    • The communication & Graphic Design Intern is responsible for assigned communications roles including coordinating and executing the organisation’s social media strategy, managing organisation’sprioritised social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and LinkedIn.
    • The intern will work directly with the Sponsorship Communication Advisor and closely with team leaders, project leads, partner organisations and our target communities.

    Specific Responsibilities
    Support Campaigns and Communications Activities:

    • Provide support and participate in campaign activities directly handled in the unit
    • Provide support and participate in all inter-thematic policy advocacy and campaign initiatives
    • Provide support and participate in Monitoring, documentation, dissemination and encouragement of critical debate, and mainstreaming of public policy advocacythe Fundraising unit
    • Support case study collections related to policy and campaigns works

    Specific Functions:

    • Conceptualise, create, design and format materials in all media.
    • Collaborate with teams to communicate visual strategy
    • Create images, visuals, banners and all required materials
    • Work with the Communications Coordinator on all of AAN online activities
    • Visual development of content for digital platforms
    • Design of communication materials for fundraising.
    • Visual design of international observance days to be used on social media platform
    • Design clear engaging graphic communications for print and web.
    • Work closely with project teams to translate their messaging concepts into engagements and programmes marketing materials.
    • Work on ActionAid’s e-newsletter
    • Assist in planning and execution of various fundraising activities
    • Supply initial proofs and reverse designs in a timely manner.

    Reporting Line:

    • The Communication and Graphic Design Intern will report directly to Sponsorship Communication Advisor  and havetechnical reporting line to the Communications Coordinator

    Key Relationships:

    • Internal Relationships: All AAN staff
    • External Relationships: Media, Communications Consultants/service providers, CSOs, relevant Government agencies and partners

    Persons Specifications
    Education/ Qualifications:

    • First degree in, Fine Art (Specialising in graphics design) Mass Communication, Theatre Art (with specialisation in media art) or any relevant field - Essential
    • Membership of relevant professional Institute - Desirable

    Experience:

    • Relevant NYSC experience in the related fields - Essential
    • Knowledge of graphic designs - Essential
    • Experience working in Digital Media sector - Desirable

    Skill Abilities:

    • Be proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, & Photoshop and/or other common design and layout applications - Essential
    • Strong communication and writing skills- Essential
    • Multi-tasking skills- Essential
    • Excellent understanding of design principles- Essential
    • Ability to work under pressure- Essential
    • Have basic IT and current media and design trends- Essential
    • Being able to work within ActionAid branding guideline- Essential
    • Access to graphic design and layout software is preferred but not required- Desirable
    • Experience in animation is desired- Desirable
    • Content production/Photography skills- Desirable

    Personal Qualities:

    • A personof integrity- Essential
    • Creative and takes initiative- Essential
    • Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment- Essential
    • Willing to work additional hours at crucial times- Essential
    • A self-motivated person able to work without close supervision- Essential
    • Effectively promote the AAN’s mission, values and objectives- Desirable

    Method of Application

    Applicants should send their Cover letter & Curriculum Vitae in one document and MSWord attachment to: Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org

    Click here to download the Application Form (MSWord)

    Note:

    • Only Electronically submitted forms will be considered. Scanned application forms will be disregarded.
    • Subject line of emails must state clearly job title of position applied and location for e.g. Business Development Advisor - Abuja.
    • ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particulary encouraged
    • While we respect all applicants, Interview date will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.

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