Communications Intern Career Opportunity

An independent communications consultant is looking for a dynamic, focused and hands-on Communications Intern to mentor and expose to the job market through engagement in a number of ongoing and upcoming consultancy assignments across the East Africa region.

Key Responsibilities
 

Under the supervision of the Lead Consultant, the Communications Intern will carry out the following tasks:

• Assist the lead consultant in the day-to-day execution of contracted assignments in strict compliance with contractual obligations
• Develop and maintain promotional literature aimed at advancing the business prospects of the lead consultant 
• Assist the lead consultant in the preparation of client pitches
• Develop and execute a robust social media strategy and other online marketing tools in consistency with the lead consultant’s business development and growth strategy
• Assist the lead consultant in strengthening the business brand and image
• Generate and maintain a database of current and prospective clients, with a clear engagement strategy for each   

Ideal Candidate
 

Applicants with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations; or
• Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism
• Some relevant practical experience in the field of study will be an added advantage

Personal Attributes
 

To be considered for this opportunity, the applicants must exude the following qualities and attributes:  

• Superior computer skills
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English
• Good social skills and easy to engage
• Generally presentable with admirable personality 

Application Procedure
 

If you posses the above qualifications and qualities, please send your detailed resume and a cover letter to: indcommconsult@gmail.com with Communications Intern on the subject line. 

Applications should be received no later than 5pm Friday April 4th, 2014. 

Applications will be considered as they come. 

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email by Tuesday April 8th, 2014.