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• Writing
  original content: We expect that the Communications Fellow has
  the ability to analyze information on the Fund’s operations and synthetize
  it in stakeholders reports, grants, project proposals, press articles, and
  website news.
• Event
  support: Members of the Mango Fund team often take part
  in industry-specific, fundraising and networking events. An ideal
  candidate would be expected to brief the team to prior the events,
  photograph coverage during the events, and do follow-up communication
  using our website and social media after the events.
• Social media: We expect a solid understanding of and
  experience in implementing a social media strategy for organizations
  operating in the international development context. Experience in using
  Hootsuite or similar platform is desired.
• Operations: As a start-up, it is expected that all members, including interns,
  assist in a variety of operating activities (legal, marketing, accounting,
  administrative, etc.) towards the development of the organization.

• Two or more years of strong
  work experience in a demanding professional environment.
• All candidates from a variety
  of backgrounds are welcome to apply. Some specific backgrounds of interest
  are: communication, public relations, journalism.
• Strong
  writing skills: Ideal candidate should have ability to write
  high-quality pieces and knowledge of such topics as impact investing,
  international development, economics, etc.
• Strong
  computer literacy: Proficiency in using the MS
  Office package, ability to conduct secondary research, excellent
  understanding of using social media in a professional environment.
• Self-motivation: Eagerness to be a part of a groundbreaking start-up. Start-ups are
  unique in their ability to provide a seemingly endless amount of work.
  Candidates should be eager to wear many hats and put in significant hours
  to help build the organization and spread its influence. Also, candidates
  should be very self-motivated, able to manage their own agenda to
  accomplish varying responsibilities.
• Commitment: A willingness to commit to living in East Africa for the entirety
  of the one year Communication Fellowship. This role has the potential to
  develop into a long-term, career-track role. The ideal candidate will have
  at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world,
  although this is not a strict requirement.
• Language: English required

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