Duty Station: Nairobi
Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Contract Duration: 6 months from September to February 2025
Starting Date: 1st September 2024 or earlier
Permits required: Candidates are required to have the right to live and work in Kenya
Monthly Stipend: KES 35,000
About Terre des Hommes Netherlands
Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) protects children by preventing and stopping child exploitation, and by empowering children to make their voices count.
Our strategic ambition is that by 2030, Terre des Hommes Netherlands is a catalyst for systemic change to stop child exploitation. We do this by empowering children and their communities, connecting them with those who have power to enact change, and utilising our knowledge and expertise to co-create sustainable, evidence-based solutions.
In line with our new strategy, we conduct our activities in 3 Thematic Programmes: Child Labour, Sexual Exploitation of Children and Humanitarian Action.
We are led by a two-headed Executive Team: the Executive Director and the CEO, and the total of 196 employees across the globe. The entire Terre des Hommes Netherlands staff is a diverse group of people, based around the globe that interacts at an informal yet professional level and we all have a great heart for the purpose of our organisation.
In all we do, we stand strongly by our core values: Responsible, Bold, Human-Centred and Playful.
Working at our organisation is fighting against exploitation of children. Worldwide. Without discriminating. With respect for local cultures. We’re in this to make a relevant difference in the world.
Getting excited to join us?
For more information on the work of Terre des Hommes Netherlands, please visit: www.terredeshommes.nl.
Objectives of the internship
The primary objective of the communications intern is to assist the Terre des Hommes Netherlands communications team in executing various communication strategies and plans. He/She will play a key role in amplifying the visibility and awareness of the organisation, strengthening TdH NL´s positioning as an influential expert in preventing and responding to child exploitation and enhancing TdH NL´s reputation among internal and external stakeholders.
The communication intern will provide support with the implementation of all the communication plans across five countries namely Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Madagascar.
The communications intern will collaborate closely with and report to the Regional Communications Advisor and the Country Directors. He/She will receivepractical hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment, offering exposure to diverse tasks within the realm of communications.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Provide support in the implementation of the global communication strategy as well as country-specific and regional communication plans.
- Support in the implementation of internal and external communication activities and roll-out of regional and global awareness-raising and advocacy campaigns.
- Facilitate the adoption of TdH NL’s new visual identity and branding guidelines among internal staff, service providers, and local partners.
- Review and facilitate internal approval of all external communication materials produced by service providers, partners, and country teams, ensuring alignment with TdH NL branding standards and donor branding guidelines.
- Assist in developing, designing and disseminating marketing collateral and communication materials.
- Build a strong social media presence by developing, scheduling, and publishing engaging creative content on social media platforms.
- Provide support in the rollout of the new digital strategy for the organisation
- Contribute to the development of content for monthly newsletters to showcase Terre des Hommes Netherlands’s work in various countries and regions.
- Maintain and update content on the Terre des Hommes Netherlands website.
- Provide support in content collection (case stories, photos, and videos) and content creation activities in alignment with the Ethical Content Policy.
- Provide comprehensive assistance in organising and documenting strategic country events, including international celebrations and those events and activities organised by field teams as appropriate or requested.
- Complete any other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and experience
- A recent graduate (2023 or yet to graduate) with a Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or multimedia.
- Experience in social media and web content management (including working with content management software).
- Experience in writing and editing various communication products for various audiences.
- Knowledge of graphic design with hands-on experience using Canva or Adobe and experience with platforms such as Google Analytics, Obi4wan, Tweetdeck, and Mailchimp.
- Proficient in computer literacy, with extensive experience using Google Cloud applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in fluent English.
- Good command of French will be an added asset.
- Photography and videography production and editing skills are a plus.
- Ability to work well with diverse teams including partners and global staff.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project locations.
Competencies
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and teamwork skills.
- Thorough and precise working style, with strong attention to detail.
- Dynamic, self-motivated, and proactive, with a proven ability to take initiative.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of child protection issues in East Africa.
- Ability to plan and organise well, setting goals and achieving results in line with the goals set.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond flexibly to changing priorities.
- Innovative thinker with a talent for developing creative communication solutions.
- Skilled in establishing priorities, planning, coordinating, and monitoring work effectively.
- Fast learner with a keen ability to follow instructions and adhere to organizational policies.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Integrity and Child Safeguarding
We are not looking for just one type of person – we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and challenge our thinking. We are especially interested in people whose lived experiences help us to see things we might otherwise miss, and enable us to do better work with and for children. Whether or not you meet 100% of the criteria, we want to hear from you, because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world.
TdH NL is committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation. We continue to learn about intersectional considerations and power distribution within our organisation and our work. We are dedicated to preventing and eradicating any type of misconduct including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power, lack of integrity or financial misconduct.
Note: We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us, this includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels of our work. All offers of employment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include a valid criminal record check, terrorism finance checks, and/or integrity screenings/references relating to misconduct and disciplinary actions in prior employment.
TdH NL is particularly committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe, and has zero tolerance on (child) abuse. Every TdH NL employee is bound by the TdH NL Code of Conduct that describes the expected behaviour by staff, in particular with regards to Safeguarding children and (young) adults in our programmes. Child safeguarding measures are part of our selection and recruitment process. By submitting your application you accept that TdH NL will conduct such pre-employment screening for successful candidates. TdH NL participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
How to apply
Application procedure
Qualified candidates should apply here by C.O.B Friday 9th August 2024.
Applications will be reviewed on a roll-in basis. Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible to assure consideration.
Please note that due to the expected huge number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
