Communications Intern Job at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes the peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, Search’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from destructive approaches towards cooperative solutions. With more than 600 staff worldwide, Search implements projects in more than 30 countries across the globe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Communications Intern
Job Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Internship

Job Description

• We are searching for a Communications Intern to provide programmatic support, content design, social media updates, and coordinate communication and media-related project(s) activities.
• The Communications Intern will work under the supervision of the Communications Coordinator based in Abuja, with a dotted line to the Head of PDQR (Program, Development, Quality and Reporting) based in Abuja.
• Update social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Support monitoring of social media trends and engagement with followers to foster a sense of community.
• Support the scheduling of regular posts to maintain a consistent online presence.
• Capture high-quality photographs and videos during events and activities.
• Develop and create engaging written and visual content for various communication channels.
• Design and produce graphics, infographics, and videos to support online and offline campaigns.
• Generate innovative ideas to enhance the organization's digital presence.
• Edit and enhance multimedia content for digital platforms.
• Support the development of compelling visual materials that are aligned with Search’s messaging.
• Support the transformation of data into informative and visually appealing graphs, charts, and maps.
• Create data visualizations that help communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Use tools like Adobe Design Suite, Canva, and video editing software to craft impactful visuals.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in digital media and design.
• Experiment with new software, tools, and techniques to continuously improve design and communication skills.
• Share creative and innovative ideas to enhance the organization's outreach.
• Meet multiple project deadlines by working efficiently and staying organized.
• Collaborate with various teams and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility in managing and prioritizing tasks.

Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree, with relevant practical experience
• Adobe design suite, Canva and other graphics design software.
• Good photography/videography skills
• Familiarity with social media management (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Hausa.

Requirements:

• Thinks ”outside the box” with the ability to share creative and new ideas while being open to feedback on suggestions.
• Tenacity to work through multiple iterations of each project.
• Strong skills in layout, typography, data visualization and infographic creation demonstrated through a portfolio.
• Excellent knowledge and experience using design tools– Adobe design suite, Canva, video editing, graphical file formats and compression standards.
• Strong track record of developing data visualization by bringing data to life through graphs, charts and maps, helping effectively communicate with key audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals.
• Flexibility and the ability to work under tight, often multiple project deadlines.
• Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant base software and other applications (MS Office, Google docs, Cloud storage)
• A thorough understanding of social media platforms and their visual language.
• Ardent learning and experimentation with new software, tools and techniques.