Communications Intern at Smart Aid Initiative

• The Communications Intern will support Smart Aid Initiative’s visibility, storytelling, and digital engagement efforts by translating programmes, research, and institutional activities into clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate content.
• This role is essential to strengthening the organization’s public voice, digital presence, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality content for social media, newsletters, website updates, and other communication materials.
• Support day-to-day social media management, including scheduling, publishing, and audience engagement.
• Contribute to communication strategies around programmes, advocacy campaigns, events, and research outputs.
• Draft official announcements, blog articles, feature stories, and press-related content aligned with the organization’s voice and values.
• Maintain content calendars and track performance metrics to support continuous improvement in digital engagement.
• Support activity documentation, reporting, photography coordination, and content archiving.
• Ideal Academic Background: Mass Communication, English Language, Media Studies, Journalism, Digital Media, Public Relations Or other related social science disciplines

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants for all roles must:

• Be a recent graduate in law, social sciences, communications, finance, international relations, or other related disciplines.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in development work, education, community impact, and youth-focused programming.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office tools, own a laptop and be able to work in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Be available for the full duration of the internship.
• Reside in Kaduna or its environs.
• Be available for in-person office work for two days.
• Be willing to learn, take initiative, and contribute meaningfully within a team setting.