Communications Graduate Intern
Graduate Trainee Jobs
- Plan International Zimbabwe
- Expires 24 Nov 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.
We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years.
Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.
Plan International Zimbabwe is recruiting for suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies: Job purpose
The primary objective of this internship is to give recent graduates experience and exposure in the practical aspects of their respective areas of study.
Position: Communications Graduate Intern Duration: 1 year
Location: Harare-Country Office
Duties and Responsibilities
Key responsibilities
• Develops initial creative concepts along with the suggestions on Final format, works with the writer (where necessary) or finished copy to ensure copy and design product fit, amends design as necessary from feedback and produces finished design product.
• Produces graphics and info graphics for publications, internal website and our online presence.
• Assists in producing web and social media pages.
• Reviews the publishing and design outputs from all offices and offer feedback and advice to ensure compliance with Plan’s Brand Manual.
• Provides design, publishing advice and direction to plan’s staff at Country Office under the direction of the Communications Specialist.
• Plans and designs sub brands and guidelines for campaigns and initiatives.
• Ensures external suppliers (designers, printers etc.) continue to provide Plan with the best quality and value. Works with them to ensure they understand Plan’s work and needs. Seeks and recommends new suppliers where necessary.
• Provides constructive and informative recommendations when supporting Plan offices with design advice.
• Identifies design and print skills gaps within Plan, plans and conducts training and skilling sessions if there is a demand and need.
• Ensures compliance within Plan Zimbabwe to Plan’s corporate branding and publishing standards of accuracy, style and presentation.
Qualifications and Experience
Entry qualifications and experience
• A recent graduate with a degree in Visual Communications and Multi-media Design, Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication or Media and Society Studies.
• Competent in providing creative design solutions, working directly with clients and delivering within budget and timescale.
• Proven experience/ portfolio of using Adobe CS software, specifically Illustrator, In design, Photoshop and Fireworks.
• Excellent proof-reading skills.
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
How to Apply
How to apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position and indicating position applied for to:
zwe.recruitment@plan-international.org
Plan International takes very seriously the responsibility and duty to ensure that we and anyone who represents us does not in any way harm or place at risk children and young people. In this regard, reference and background checks on applicants will be performed including police clearances on child related offences in conformity with our Safeguarding Policy.
Plan International does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The deadline for applications is 24 November 2022.
