Internship: 2014 Communications and Advocacy

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 PAN is seeking a young and vibrant communications intern who hopes to develop a career path in Communications and multi-media advocacy within a regional network’s secretariat. A degree in Communications, Journalism, Mass media, multi-media, marketing or relevant training is required.

This internship shall be for a period of 6 months, commencing July 2014 – January 2015.

A modest stipend (Transport and lunch) allowance shall be paid per month, within the given period.


Who we are
Parenting in Africa Network (PAN) is a Network of organizations, individuals and institutions keen to promote ‘skilful’ parenting practices in Africa, for the overall wellbeing of children and families.

We are non-partisan, and seek to collaborate with organizations and individuals that support skilful parenting in Africa. Our mandate is drawn from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the African Charter on Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) to advocate for the rights of children by focusing on specific issues that affect African families.

Recognizing that there is a limited source of credible materials and information on parenting education and support in Africa, the network is committed to provide forums and platforms for learning and sharing information regarding parenting with skills, and knowledge, in order to safeguard children.

We seek strategic partners to conduct research, document material relevant to local contexts and pilot evidence-based parenting education approaches, all geared towards providing knowledge, information and materials to inform program planning for parents.

A majority of active membership is mainly spread across Eastern and Southern Africa, but with growing interest to gain ground in North, Central and West Africa.


Core functions of PAN’s Communications Unit

·         Communication management
·         External communication
·         Media relations and networking

·         Programme Support
Key skills required for the internship
·         Proficiency in communicating in English. Kiswahili also desirable.
·         Writing for different audiences (mandatory)
·         Editing and Proof-reading
·         Social media management/advocacy
·         Networking
·         Blogging
·         Website management skills is an added advantage

Task Description
The intern will assist the Communications officer and her colleagues (Program manager, Research and Monitoring Officer as well as Communications (graphics) Assistant) with all communications and advocacy needs such as event planning / implementing and developing PAN’s online communications strategy.

Main responsibilities
The role will vary depending on the team’s existing responsibilities and upcoming events, but these are some examples of activities you could be involved in:
·         Producing the quarterly newsletter
·         Regularly updating the website and social media platforms with news and information
·         Developing and implementing event plans
·         Writing publicity and marketing materials
·         Writing and editing for PAN blog to ensure that members are updated/ increase exposure of PAN. On job training/collaborations with all PAN staff, will ensure that you are acquainted with programs and PAN’s work, to enable you blog/be aware of what’s happening.
·         Expose PAN work to regional, and local media personalities

Programme support
·         Events planning
·         Report writing
·         minute taking for discussions, meetings and events

Deadline for submission of a cover letter, brief CV (2 paged) with supporting documents, is 25th June 2014. The resume should be addressed to:

The selection Committee
Parenting in Africa Network (PAN) Secretariat, Nairobi
Email: info@parentinginafrica.org 

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