Communication Interns at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)

Job Responsibilities
Applicants will provide support for the following:

• Development and maintenance of the organisation's website
• Ensure IT communications platform are working effectively (internet, email, website, social media etc.)
• Support program team design &implement ICT related activities
• Develop high-quality layout design of a report
• Develop infographics to ease communication of the organisation's knowledge product
• Develop and implement a communication strategy to heighten the Centre's presence on social media.
• Write press statement to issues of interest to the organisation and widely circulate this amongst journalists.
• Ensure that all publications, reports and products are produced in line with CDD graphic guidelines;
• Implement graphic design guidelines in all CDD communication products as it emanates from the Programmes Department.

Person Specification

• Applicant must have relevant undergraduate or Master's level qualification in Social Sciences, English, Mass Communication, Journalism, or other related fields.
• Applicant must have excellent writing skills in English.
• Applicant must be able to use Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.
• Minimum one year of related experience.
• Applicant must have excellent skills in video making/editing, infographic design, and MS Office, including Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders in the media space.
• Applicant must be willing to learn and develop new skills.