Professional intern in communication At Interpeace

Presentation of’Interpeace :

Interpeace is an international peacebuilding organization that builds the capacity of societies to manage conflicts on their own in a sustainable and non-violent manner. It adapts its approach to each situation in partnership with local actors and communities, through extensive consultations and research. Interpeace also ensures that the conflict management and change processes that’elle supports connect all levels of society, including local communities, civil society, and others, government and the international community (track 6 approach).

The’organisation was launched by the United Nations and remains their strategic partner. Beyond peacebuilding in the countries where it works, it also assists the international community – including’ONU – to make it more effective in supporting efforts on this issue worldwide. In particular, it seeks to contribute proactively to innovations in peacebuilding policies and practices.

The’organisation has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and has offices all over the world. ’Interpeace’s strategy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is to harness research, dialogue and collective’action to help build trust among communities in conflict, and’ between communities, authorities, the private sector and the international community. The’organization aims to strengthen the capacities of key actors in effective conflict prevention, management and transformation to enable them to promote sustainable peace.

In the Great Lakes region, Interpeace and its partners APC, CENAP, NAR, Pole Institute, RLP and VJN are implementing a program which aims to give young people in the Great Lakes region ( Burundi, Rwanda, North Kivu, South Kivu and Uganda ) the means to become key players in peace processes at local, national and regional levels. To this end, it provides young men and women, aged 18 to 30, with the skills and knowledge essential to be at the forefront of governance processes, peacebuilding and development at all local, national and regional ( levels ).

For more information on Interpeace, please visit the site www.interpeace.org

Position within the organization :

The/the professional communications intern is a/e member of the’ regional program management team based in Goma and communication based in Nairobi. He or she reports to the regional program manager and works closely with the regional communications team at Nairobi. He or she will be based in Goma/RDC and will work under the supervision of the’Interpeace regional programme manager, in accordance with’interpeace programme management guidelines and the funder. He or she will be in close contact with other’ colleagues of the’ team in DRC.

Objectives and general approach :

Communication is central to every organization. When’elle is used effectively, it supports the’establishment of’a positive working environment, cements working relationships with internal and external actors and sets the tone for the entire’institution. Good communication is more than’a simple exchange of’information or messages: it implies an attitude.

Roles and responsibilities :

Under the supervision of the Programme Manager and in close collaboration with the’ regional communication team and the’ country team interpeace DRC, the/professional communication intern will :

Strategic communication and planning :

• Contribute to the visibility of the regional program through social media and more particularly the site of’interpeace.
• Participate in the collection and writing of success stories to highlight the’impact of’interpeace support on beneficiary populations (youth of the great lakes).
• Produce a global’ information bulletin on the’ as a whole project funded by the’European Union ;
• Accompany young innovators to document success stories and the visibility of their initiatives ;
• Produce a’ analysis paper on the changes produced by the overfunding project European Union on social cohesion, peacebuilding and the empowerment of young people in the region of great lakes.

Planning and Reporting :

Under the supervision of the regional programme manager and in close collaboration with the Nairobi-based regional communications manager, the/professional communications intern shall :

• Produce and share with the program manager each start of the week the weekly work plan for validation
• Produce a weekly activity report for validation by the program manager
• At the end of each field mission produce a mission report and submit it for validation
• Set up a capacity upgrade and technical support plan for partners in the communication field
• Contribute to internal communication initiatives to ensure a constant exchange of information through the multi-country office.
• Ensure the creation of ( publications in various formats ) relating to the regional program implemented by interpeace and its partners
• Create attractive videos and infographics for their publications on social networks and an interpeace site

Produce high quality audiovisual content of the regional programme focused on the’impact on beneficiaries

Events, media and public relations :

• Feed the Nairobi-based regional communications manager with the information needed to update the’interpeace site
• Contribute to the enrichment of the database of photos and videos of the regional program.
• Participate as much as possible in youth initiatives and program activities

Since the job description is not exhaustive, the/the holder of the job may be led(e) to perform’ other tasks that are generally within the scope of the functions mentioned above.

Qualifications :

Experience and skills :

• Master in communication, audiovisual production, journalism, media studies, or professional equivalent.
• Have a good knowledge and analysis of the context, national and regional in terms of peacebuilding and security with a proven ability to work with a diverse and multicultural team ;
• Ability to analyze and present information clearly ;
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse teams ;
• Understanding of media and public relations ;
• Highly organized(e)/structured(e) with the ability to support many projects and to understand and adapt to changing priorities ;
• Strong IT skills, including a habit and proven experience in developing content on social networks, Internet planning and management ;
• Commitment to learning constantly in the face of new developments, proactivity for professional and personal progression, willingness to’learn around oneself and search for reactions to improve’ ;
• Have a good knowledge and analysis of the context, national and regional in terms of peacebuilding and security with a proven ability to work with a diverse and multicultural team ;
• Ability to analyze and present information clearly ;
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse teams ;
• Understanding of media and public relations ;
• Highly organized(e)/structured(e) with the ability to support many projects and to understand and adapt to changing priorities ;
• Strong IT skills, including a habit and proven experience in developing content on social networks, Internet planning and management ;
• Commitment to learning constantly in the face of new developments, proactivity for professional and personal progression, willingness to’learn around oneself and search for reactions to improve’ ;
• About four years of experience at the national level as a journalist or in the provision of communication files to promote the activities of an organization, preferably a peacebuilding or development organization ;
• Knowledge of the use of office software ( MS Word, Excel, etc. ) and of graphic and infographic design and video editing ;
• Ability to manage all aspects of audiovisual production (story identification, concept planning and development, script writing, production, post-production and distribution) ;
• Excellent capacity of writing and’edition ;
• Experience in writing reports as well as the’organisation and’animation of meetings and’ateliers ;
• Mastery of written and spoken French ; knowledge of’anglais would be a major asset.

Factors of success :

• Strong commitment to support local peacebuilding initiatives and the values and working principles of’Interpeace ;
• Excellent social skills and in cultural dialogue ;
• Teamwork with a commitment to’inclusivity high’adaptation capacity.

’Interpeace’s skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Search results
• Continuous adaptation and learning
• Respect for diversity