Communications Intern Nigeria Abuja

Abuja - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Communications Intern supports the implementation of communications activities in line with organisational guidelines and donor requirements. The role assists in producing communication materials for both internal and external audiences and ensures compliance with branding and visibility standards across all outputs. By contributing to documentation of programme activities through photos short stories and field notes and supporting content collection from field teams the Intern strengthens communications outputs and supports programme impact and advocacy.

The position supports media monitoring by tracking relevant news and humanitarian updates and compiling summaries assists in preparing visibility materials for projects such as factsheets and briefs and supports the development of simple photo and video content where skills exist. The Intern also helps organise and archive communication materials including photos videos and reports and supports logistics for media visits events or campaigns when required.

Working closely with the Media and Communications Coordinator programme teams and the grants unit the Communications Intern supports administrative and coordination tasks participates in team meetings and contributes ideas for improving communications outputs while gaining handson experience in humanitarian communications donor visibility and branding requirements.

Responsibilities

Generic Responsibilities

Support the implementation of communications activities in line with organisational guidelines and donor requirements
Assist in producing communication materials for both internal and external audiences
Ensure compliance with branding and visibility standards across all outputs
Contribute to documentation of programme activities through photos short stories and field notes
Support the communications team in administrative and coordination tasks
Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving communications outputs

Specific Responsibilities

Assist in drafting basic communication materials such as:
- Human interest stories
- Social media posts
- Internal updates and newsletters
Support content collection from field teams including photos and participant stories
Support media monitoring by tracking relevant news and humanitarian updates and compiling summaries
Assist in preparing visibility materials for projects (factsheets briefs etc.)
Support the development of simple photo and video content (where skills exist)
Help organise and archive communication materials (photos videos reports)
Support logistics for media visits events or campaigns when required

Learning Objectives

Gain hands-on experience in humanitarian communications
Develop writing skills for advocacy and storytelling
Understand donor visibility and branding requirements
Learn how communications supports programme impact and advocacy
Build basic media and stakeholder engagement skills

Scale and Scope of the Position

Staff:

None (potentially a Communications/Advocacy Assistant)

Stakeholders:

Programme teams
Communications team
Occasional interaction with partners

Budgets:

Information:

Internal communication platforms reports and social media channels

Legal or Compliance:

NRC Terms of Employment
NRC Security Policy
NRC Code of Conduct
NRC Policies
NRC Security Standard Operating Procedures

Critical Interfaces

Media and Communications Coordinator
NRC Core Competency Program Managers and Coordinators
Grants Unit

Qualifications

Qualification

BSc/HND in Mass Communication
Strong interest in communications media or humanitarian work
Basic writing and storytelling skills
Familiarity with social media platforms
Basic photography or content creation skills (an added advantage)
Good command of English (written and spoken)
Knowledge of Hausa is an advantage

Context / Specific Skills Knowledge and Experience

Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet deadlines and follow guidance
Interest in humanitarian issues especially in Northeast Nigeria
Basic organisational and coordination skills

Behavioural Competencies

Proactive and willing to take initiative
Open to feedback and learning
Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple small tasks simultaneously

Performance Management

The intern will be assessed based on:

Quality of assigned tasks and outputs
Learning progress and skill development
Adherence to organisational values and standards

Required Experience:

Intern

DescriptionThe Communications Intern supports the implementation of communications activities in line with organisational guidelines and donor requirements. The role assists in producing communication materials for both internal and external audiences and ensures compliance with branding and visibil...