AIMS Senegal recruits a Communications Officer Intern

AIMS Senegal is seeking a Communications Officer Intern.

The Communications Officer will support the Communications Department in content development, event planning, media engagement and day-to-day operations. The Communications Officer will be based at the AIMS Senegal centre in Mbour, with the following duties: 

Responsibilities 

Communications 

  • Draft an annual communications strategy and work plan for AIMS Senegal
  • Compile content for communications documents (e.g. briefing notes, fact sheets, brochures, yearbook and student guide) for AIMS Senegal
  • Develop content for the AIMS Senegal website, monitoring and updating as
    required
  • Maintain the AIMS Senegal Facebook page and draft AIMS Senegal-related content for publication on AIMS-NEI pages, notably Twitter and LinkedIn
  • Provide Senegal content for the AIMS-NEI monthly newsletter and develop content for the AIMS Senegal newsletter where required
  • Facilitate requisitions for AIMS Senegal audio-visual materials and manage relationships with vendors
  • Manage the AIMS Senegal content bank, organizing photo shoots at the beginning of the academic year for students and the entire campus community
  • Translate communication collateral, ensuring there are English and French versions

Media Relations and Public Affairs 

  • Facilitate booking with vendors and media outlets
  • Coordinate media relations including negotiating media appearances and coverage, drafting press releases, developing key messages for the media and facilitating public engagement events
  • Update mailing and media lists

General 

  • Preparing administrative forms for and managing the logistics of all communications-related activities (completing forms for procurement, etc.)
  • Any other tasks required to drive communications activities

Competencies & Other Requirements 

  • BSc/BA in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field is required; a degree in another field may be accepted, with demonstrated experience in blogging, writing, public relations, public engagement or outreach 
  • Understanding of media relations and digital media strategies
  • Solid editing and researching skills
  • Excellent communication abilities (oral and written)
  • Fluency in English and French is required
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Possess good analytical and writing skills
  • Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with editing, WordPress and content management systems
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment
  • Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards

Working Conditions 

  • AIMS Senegal, Mbour
  • Ability and willingness to travel within and outside Africa whenever required
  • Willingness to work on weekends and outside normal working hours (when required) in a time-driven communication cycle

Application 

If you meet the above requirements, submit your CV and cover letter (in one PDF document) in English to info@aims-senegal.org by Thursday January 21 at 5 PM GMT.