Grants & Communication Intern

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars, and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. The PUI Nigerian mission was officially opened in April 2016, with a focus on meeting urgent needs, including improving access to food commodities, primary health care and nutrition for internally displaced people (IDP) and host communities (HC) living in Maiduguri metropolitan council (MMC).

Job Title: Grants & Communication Intern

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Employment Type: Full-time

General Objective / Summary

• The will assist the Grants Officer with all communication-related activities, focusing on both internal visibility initiatives for PUI and the visibility requirements PUI has committed to with donors.
• This role will involve supporting the Grants Officer in monitoring and creating content that aligns with these commitments across all ongoing PUI projects.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Reviewing success stories and testimonials that highlight the impact of PUI’s work.
• Creating brief graphic content for various communication platforms.
• Managing the publication of content on social media channels.
• Closely monitoring all current communication topics within the department.
• Collaborating directly with relevant focal points at field offices and departments within the coordination team.
• Any other tasks related to Communication requirements.
• Monitor and reply to communications on the platforms under the guidance of the Grant Officer.
• Post information, upload, and archive photos and videos on the relevant platforms daily or as directed by the Grant Officer.
• Support the Grant Officer in the creation of new communication tools, development, and animation of social networks, creation of a quarterly newsletter format, realization of the annual activity report, support to the field teams in the realization of success stories
• Attend occasional field visits, program, and staff meetings to gather story ideas.
• Collect communication inputs from field and coordination teams to feed deliverables including photographs of events and activities that showcase PUI work.
• Ensure the proper flow of information between the field teams and the coordination team by sharing communication products as relevant.
• The Grants and Communications Intern will be expected to understand and follow the ongoing projects of the Nigeria mission to effectively monitor communication actions that have been undertaken or remain to be completed, in line with PUI’s commitments to its projects.
• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Qualifications and Required Skills
Mandatory requirements:

• Language skills: Fluency in English and Hausa is mandatory; good knowledge of Kanuri is an asset.

Education Qualification:

• A First Degree in Communication, Digital Marketing, or any relevant field is essential

Work experience:

• Experience working in a team, experience in an association and/or international environment appreciated

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good knowledge of communication tools, social media (Facebook)
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, etc.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for a wide range of internal and external audiences.
• Proactive and energetic outlook with an understanding of fast-paced environments
• Knowledge of web content management systems; knowledge of user experience, search engine optimization, and website best practices
• Knowledge of basic graphic design, video editing, and photography

Assets:

• Interests: Working in humanitarian relief
• Knowledge of PUI programming in Nigeria will be an added advantage.
• Transversals skills
• Excellent collaboration skills, particularly in soliciting and incorporating critique and feedback from multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively with others as well as independently
• Strong motivation to help people in need
• Ability to analyze and suggest improvements in communication activities
• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation
• Well-organized and hard worker
• Able to manage stress and pressure
• Able to check the validity of information, logical thinking
• Neutrality, Integrity, and Reliability
• Impeccable oral and written communication skills
• Creativity
• Ability to work under tight deadlines

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2024.