Adeso Digital Content, Fund-raising & Communications Intern Jobs in Kenya

Adeso Digital Content, Fund-raising & Communications Intern Jobs in Kenya

Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization.

At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.

Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming.

We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years, we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future.

At present, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

Adeso’s Communications Team is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the Adeso Communications Strategy.

This includes defining and formulating key messages and proof points to broaden the
understanding of Adeso’s unique, people centered and participatory program approach amongst stakeholders across the humanitarian and development sector, governments, donors and the media.

S/he will work with colleagues to support the communications efforts of Adeso’s program teams; and s/he will support the organization’s growth.

S/he will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that Adeso
communications enable and accelerate the system-level change envisaged in Adeso’s strategic goals.

We are looking for a Digital Content & Communications Intern with a breadth of knowledge in PR, social media, marketing, web, running and managing campaigns and e-communications with plenty of room and interest in innovation, challenges and learning.

This opportunity requires the ability to coordinate, research, and create content
(i.e., social media, donor communications, impact stories, program updates, etc.) for a variety of audiences including, donors, media, the general public, internal staff, and program partners among others.

The position will specifically be
responsible for leading the daily management of social media and online communications and marketing activities for multiple online platforms.

The successful candidate will have a talent for writing and a willingness to engage in projects ranging from writing, editing, proofreading, and leveraging social media and blogs-across several different publications while juggling multiple deadlines and priorities.

The desired candidate will exude passion and a driving desire for excellence in all they do. The candidate will also be expected to be a strategic thinker who understands how social media is a vital part of a larger, integrated digital marketing strategy including SEO, Analytics, Email Marketing, and building a culture of
constant testing and refinement.

Position Purpose