Communications Intern (No Experience Jobs) – Danish Refugee Council

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Communications Jobs in Uganda, Fresh Graduate Jobs in Uganda, NGO – Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Communications Intern (No Experience Jobs)

Organisation: Danish Refugee Council

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.

Job Summary: DRC Uganda is currently looking for a motivated individual to join our dynamic team as Communications Intern.

The Communications Intern will support the efforts to increase understanding of DRC’s work by assisting in the development and dissemination of high quality communication materials. Working closely with Programme teams, He/she will contribute to enhancing visibility and ensuring all outputs align with organizational guidelines, donor requirements, and ethical standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Support in the implementation of the Communications and Visibility plan of the Country-Based Pool Fund (CBPF) funded project in line with DRC standards and donor guidelines.
With support from the Program Development and Quality Manager (PDQM), coordinate with field communication focal points to ensure timely approval and publication of quality content of DRC activities on the relevant channels.
With support from the PDQM, liaise with the Head Quarters (HQ) communications team to ensure publication of content on DRC’s communication platforms and regularly.
With support from PDQM, conduct editing, standardizing and producing communication products for the different projects, and work with the Supply Chain team to ensure communication and visibility materials provided by the vendors have the right DRC, Partner and donor logos.
Identification of key communications and visibility needs, and coordination with programme and country staff to best identify materials and modalities of dissemination.
With support from the PDQM, support in organizing training for staff in communication and visibility
Ensure consent forms are used correctly
With support from the PDQM, update the country fact sheets, newsletter and profile documents
Support in coordinating visibility during commemoration of international days.
Ensure filing of the communications and visibility products
Perform other duties as assigned including support to other components of the Quality Assurance Unit.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

To be successful in this role, we expect the following.
Ongoing University degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Media studies or related field.
Basic communications experience
Excellent writing, editing and communications skills in English.
Strong computer/digital skills.
Skills in managing social media.
Ability to support training.
Ability to use communication tools such as Canva and Adobe.
Ability to work collaboratively with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.