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Position: Senior Communication and Administration Intern
Company Description
SNV
is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in
the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence
in 24 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our
global team of local and international advisors works with local
partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the
tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and
gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of
poverty and guide their own development.
Programme Summary
WASH
SDG Programme aims to sustainably improve access to and use of
sanitation services and improve hygiene behaviours in the coming five
years (2017-2022). It is built on three core strategic objectives,
namely (1) increasing demand for improved WASH facilities and practices,
(2) improving the quality of service provision and by (3) improving
governance of the sector. The programme will contribute to achieving
access to safely managed sanitation and improved hygiene behaviour for
200,000 and 160,000 people respectively in peri-urban/urban areas of
Shinyanga and Arusha municipalities/cities.
As the programme
enters its final stretch, and the importance of documenting and
capturing the best practices and lessons learnt, the Programme requires
the recruitment of a senior intern to support on the ground activities
related to all components and to provide ongoing communications and
admin support.
Overview of the Position:
The overall
aim of the position is to ensure that the WASH SDG Programme is
adequately supported with communications, learning, documentation and
administrative functions, to assist with the smooth and timely running
of the programme’s implementation.
The specific objectives of the position are;
- To
support the WASH SDG programme team with communication efforts relating
to creative documentation, media engagement and behaviour change
communications - To support the monitoring, learning and reporting activities of the WASH SDG Programme
- To
support administrative and financial functions of the WASH SDG
Programme (including but not limited to mobile payments, registrations,
and event coordination) - The successful applicant will undergo a
short orientation to be provided by the respective supervisor to
properly introduce the intern to the SNV efforts globally, the SNV
country sector programmes with specific induction to the WASH SDG
project. The intern will work closely with the project team in their
respective areas including partners and consultants hired under the
project.
Job Description
- To successfully
support the WASH SDG SNV Team with all communication efforts, relating
to creative documentation (audio, visual, online and offline),
engaging the media (radio programmes, social media activities etc),
capacity building and follow-up relating to the MSMB website, and
implementation of communication interventions linked to Behaviour Change
and Communication (60% of time) - To successfully support the
WASH SDG SNV Team through the accurate and timely delivery of
administrative and financial processes including but not limited to:
travel; meeting arrangements and minute taking; filing; printing; Mobile
payments, vehicle booking etc (40% of time).
Qualifications
- The
Senior Intern must be a Tanzanian national, preferably of the level of a
bachelor degree or equivalent Master’s degree is an added advantage; - Demonstrated
experience in communications relating to documentation, development of
IEC materials (posters, infographics, etc), social media and engagement
of the media (radio, TV, etc); - Experience in document review, blog/article writing, website management and editorial skills;
- Some understanding and exposure to the WASH sector and working with government officials and NGOs is an added advantage;
- Experience of administrative procedures and computer skills, such as the use of excel;
- Candidates
with some knowledge and/or experience in behaviour change and
communication, administration and development studies are preferred;
Desired Skills and attitude:
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills in English including reporting
and presentation skills Analytical skills combined with a practical and
pragmatic approach oriented towards lasting results; - Strong interpersonal and influence skills and experience of working in a international organization;
- Good team player with solution orientated approach;
- Readiness to carry out field work when required;
Additional Information
Contract Type: Internship Agreement
Contract Duration: Six months
Expected Start Date: 14th April, 2022 (or earlier)
Information Duty Station: Arusha
Working at SNV:
SNV
offers a competitive allowance. We offer a challenging work
environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to
growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our
staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of
WASH experts.
