Advocacy and Communications Intern (Harare)

Job Description

The purpose of the position is to enhance the visibility of project activities implemented by MUSASA through publications, social media, web-based platforms, and other media outlets. The Communications and Advocacy Intern will support the Communications and Advocacy Officer. He/she will support the program team in documenting stories of significant change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support development of communication plans and activities.
•  Develop newsletters and other publications.
• acilitate stakeholder engagement and networking.
• Work closely and support the team in coordinating stories of significant change and supporting the consortium on communication and documentation.
• Drafting and editing materials that speak about the Consortiums activities.
• Collecting data and maintaining the consortiums communications database.
• Drafting and editing communications copies (press releases, publications).
• Organizing and coordinating networking events (particularly disability- related events).
• Support IEC and training material development, ensuring the materials are accessible and meet. branding guidelines and expected quality.
• Provide support to advocacy work disability-inclusion.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Media and Society Studies, Communications, International Relations or related field.
• Proven experience in communications, media relations.
• Two Years ’ experience working in a Communications & Advocacy related role.
• Familiarity with disability-inclusive development work.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (word, excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Flexible, proactive and resourceful with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage. competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Appreciation of communication materials in accessible formats.

Other

How to Apply

Submit your Curriculum Vitae with three (3) traceable references and application letter via email to: vacancies@musasa.co.zw Cc advocacy@musasa.co.zw, Clearly indicating “Communications and Advocacy Intern’’ on the subject of the email by 15 May 2024

Indicate the expected salary in the application letter. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.