Job Description
Communications Intern (Social Media and Content Development)
Position: Communications Intern (Social Media and Content Development)
Purpose: The jobholder will play a supporting role in coordinating our communications external and internal engagement platforms to help tell the World Vision Zimbabwe (WVZ) story better. The Social Media Intern will be responsible for coordinating and enhancing the organization’s social media and digital strategy/plan, working across key social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the World Vision Zimbabwe website. This role will be instrumental in increasing our social media presence and gaining visibility as a reputable child-focused organization in Zimbabwe with our stakeholders and partners, in line with the organization’s priorities and overall strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Position location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Key responsibilities
Help grow WVZ digital media footprint
Compiling and reporting impact stories (Grants, Technical Programs, Faith and Development, Advocacy and Response) on internal and external digital platforms
Routine social media updates. Assisting with the drafting and publishing of interesting and topical updates for Facebook/Twitter/Instagram and World Vision International (WVI) website
Act as WVZ photographer, ensuring high quality images for use on social media and with national media
Support at major events, ensuring the communications aspects of events run by the organization are handled, shared and reported professionally
Social Media Management
Help grow WVZ digital media footprint and positioning
Assist with streamlining the organizations social media accounts (e.g. Facebook, Twitter,
YouTube), ensuring uniform content and tone of voice for landing pages, graphics, and other elements
Work to increase the number of followers we have on Twitter by following and engaging with relevant partner and stakeholder pages and handles
Monitoring and replying to Tweets from followers in consultation with Advocacy, Communications and External Engagement (ACE) Team lead
Posting planned Tweets and using tools like Tweet Deck to plan forward-looking Tweets over weekends and holidays
Posting updates to the WVZ Facebook account in consultation with ACE Team lead
Build Facebook ‘likes’ by approaching potential partners and followers through other social media channels and email marketing campaigns
Coordinating and Distributing Content
Scheduling and coordinating a monthly brainstorming meeting with ACE team to establish content ideas for the month ahead, and to plan for a monthly social media, WVI page calendar
Help to create one piece of video content per month and post on You Tube and share excerpts on social media
Track and report website statistics using Google Analytics. Look at how well specific content performs (share rating, likes, views) and try to generate new content that does the same or better
Qualifications and Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have a Degree from a recognized institution of higher learning, in Media, Journalism, History or Politics
Proven written communication skills, and a passion for writing both short- and long-copy experience with content development in the development space an advantage
Excellent verbal communications skills
An interest in development communications, social media or reputation management
Familiarity with key social media tools (e.g. Twitter and Facebook) and with Microsoft Office
products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to communicate across diverse groups on social media and other digital platforms
Excellent attention to detail and a high motivation to learn
A proactive, service-focused attitude towards tasks given even under pressure
The ability to work collaboratively with a team
Be prepared to travel to the field occasionally
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the preferred position to: The People & Culture Manager, World Vision Zimbabwe, 59 Joseph Road, Mt Pleasant, Harare. The deadline for applications is end of day 19 October 2020.
NB: Shortlisting will be done as applications are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
