COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP

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Introduction 

Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development. A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Context Analysis

Handicap International has a technical unit which was established in January 2010 to oversee the technical support and guidance necessary to ensure quality of project activities. One of the project components in which the technical unit seeks improvement and development is communications and knowledge management (KM).  Under this component there is a demonstrated need for support for which it seeks to enlist an individual on an internship basis in agreement with his/her field of study related to communications and possibly KM.

1. General objective of the internship

Enhance the communications component of the program for effective representation of the program at the international level.

2. Specific objective of the internship

Develop and/or improve existing communications tools for effective sharing and circulation of information among staff, partners and stakeholders.

3. Responsibilities of the intern

The intern will work closely with and report directly to the Technical Unit Coordinator.

• Editing of program documents

1. Annual report

2. Program strategy
3. Project reports
4. Other documents in need of upgrading

• Production and generation of information for external communication

1. HI global monthly newsletter

2. Website
3. other tool(s) to headquarters

• Resource centre—organization, inventory and reinforcement of dissemination channels

4. Expected results of the internship

• Communications tools—i.e. annual report, newsletters, website, etc—are upgraded to effectively represent developments within HI and among beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders
• HI internal library is organized and accessible for consultations

5. Duration of internship

• 3 months (renewable)

6. Requirements for the intern

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism, Communications, and any other relevant field
• Excellent command of English language; this includes English composition and editing
• Computer literate; proficiency in editing software
• Availability to integrate in a multi-cultural environment and strong interpersonal skills
• Should be a self-starter and able to work in a team
• Candidates for the post must demonstrate an interest to learn about disability issues

         Desirable

• Prior working experience is desirable but not a must
• Candidates that have recently graduated are eligible for the position

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications together with an updated curriculum vitae (including three referees with their current contacts and email addresses) on or before 21^st October, 2010 to email address:-

recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke

Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply