Communications Intern

Internship Conversion to Full Time Role

The Communications Intern will support the Communications Team in the task implementation of all internal and external media activities to promote and maintain a standard brand for the Foundation.

The internship program has a duration of six months, with potential conversion to a full‑time position contingent upon demonstrated performance during the internship period.

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Job title
Communications Intern

Reports to
Communications Associate

Closing Date
TBD

Location
Lagos/Abuja


Roles & Responsibilities

The Communications Intern will;

Digital & Social Media:

  • Draft social media captions and basic content for the Foundation's platforms, including lnstagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), Linked In, and YouTube.

  • Support content planning by contributing ideas aligned with the Foundation's programmes and activities.

  • Assist in monitoring social media performance and preparing media analysis and reports.

Website & Blog

  • Support regular updates to the Foundation's website, including programme updates, news, and announcements.

  • Assist in drafting and editing blog posts, features, and short articles that highlight the Foundation's work, partnerships, and impact.

  • Coordinate with internal teams to gather content for the website and blog.

  • Ensure website and blog content is accurate, timely, and aligned with brand guidelines.

Internal Newsletter

  • Create a content and publication schedule for internal newsletters.

  • Liaise with staff to generate content for the newsletter

  • Assist in the development and dissemination of the newsletter.

External Newsletter

  • Collate monthly updates, events, and key information from for inclusion in external newsletters.

Administrative & Team Support

  • Draft internal memos, including fund request memos, as required.

  • Collate, update, and upload all Communications documents on OneDrive for easy team access

  • Set up internal meetings and follow up on action points.

  • Track and follow up on incomplete tasks related to Communications deliverables.

  • Actively participate in task implementation and gain working knowledge of team processes to support continuity when required.

  • Provide general support to the Communications Team as needed.


Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum of an undergraduate degree in Communication, Information Management, Education, Public Relations, Social Sciences or other related fields.

  • 0 - 2 years' experience

Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies

  • Excellent writing Skillis

  • Basic Design

  • Report Writing

  • Research and Analysis

  • Teamwork

  • Time Management