Monitoring Evaluation and Learning NYSC Member at Palladium Group

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Purpose of Position

• The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) NYSC member will support the Engaged Citizens MEL and delivery teams in documenting learning, progress and results.
• We are especially, looking for highly skilled and motivated individuals interested in gaining significant hands-on experience in the areas of communications, adaptive programming, knowledge management, research and social media management.
• The NYSC member will report to the MEL Reporting Officer with overall guidance from the Head of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning.

Responsibilities

• Draft event and activity briefs, articles, blog posts, case studies, success stories, reports and press releases
• Write up notes from reflections and support synthesis of learnings
• Support archival, knowledge sharing and management
• Capture and appropriately label photographic and videography evidence
• Social media management (Facebook, Twitter, mailchimp, Instagram)
• Assist in compiling and editing ECP weekly digest, calendar of events and updating ECP shared calendar on SharePoint
• Update knowledge management compendium
• Assist in compiling content for e-newsletters and in synthesising technical reports into draft communication pieces
• Assist in planning, writing and managing e-blasts and e-newsletters.
• Design infographics, leaflets, fliers, and other graphics
• Format reports and other technical documents

Time Period and Commitment

• Four days per week, a total of 32 hours per week, usually between the hours of 8am-5:30pm, Monday - Friday, with a day off to participate in the mandatory Community Development Service.
• A commitment throughout the service year is required.
• This engagement will terminate at the end of the Corp member's service year.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in communications, adaptive programming, knowledge management, research, social media management, monitoring, evaluation and learning in a professional environment in an internship position while receiving support and supervision. Being an equal member of a fun, professional, passionately engaging and dynamic team.

Requirements
Education, Skills, Experience & Qualities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations or Development-related field.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills with some exposure to the rigor of writing at the international level
• Thorough understanding of social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube etc.) with social media and website management experience
• Strong computer skills with interest and ability to learn new software
• Graphic design, video production or digital photography skills an advantage
• Motivated and energetic self-starter who takes initiative
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills within the role