The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that promotes children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countriesKEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Advocacy Support Assist in researching policy issues, advocacy trends, and stakeholder positions. Contribute to the development of advocacy materials such as briefs, fact sheets, and position papers. Support coordination of campaigns, events, and stakeholder engagements. Track and document advocacy activities and outcomes. Content Development Draft and edit communication materials including blog posts, newsletters, press releases, and social media content. Support storytelling by collecting beneficiary stories, case studies, and impact narratives. Ensure content aligns with organizational messaging and branding guidelines. Digital Communications Support management and updating of social media platforms with engaging and timely content. Monitor digital engagement metrics and suggest improvements to increase reach and impact. Campaign and Event Support Provide logistical and communications support for advocacy campaigns, events, and public engagements. Assist in organizing webinars, workshops, and awareness drives. Document events through photography, notes, and post-event reports. Research and Analysis Conduct background research to inform advocacy strategies and communication outputs. Analyse audience insights and communication trends to improve messaging. Support preparation of reports, presentations, and knowledge products. Administrative and Coordination Support Assist in coordinating internal communication activities across teams. Maintain organized records of communication materials and advocacy resources. Provide general administrative support to the advocacy and communications unit. SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in communications, Governance, International development, Community development or related field of study. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in communications in a humanitarian or NGO context Strong interest in advocacy and social justice issues Excellent research and analytical skills Strong writing, photography and editing skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills Detail-oriented and highly organized Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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Advocacy & Communications Intern At Save The Children
NGO / Non-Profit Associations
full time
Nairobi
Posted 23 hours ago