IJR: Communication Internship

Location: Cape Town
Closing Date: 15 July 2013
Remuneration: R4500.00
Duration: 01 August 2013 – 31 January 2014
Working hours: 36h a week (4.5 days)

Job Description

The Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) Communication and Strategy Unit is a key component to assist the Institute with cross-cutting services such as fundraising, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, communication and public relations as well as special events. The Communication Intern will assist the Communication officer with all public relations and media-related work, as well as the Fundraising officer with online campaigns.

Write and design content for IJR newsletter
Managing of IJR promotional materials
Manage IJR subscriptions
Sourcing of quotes and service providers
Assist with social media and online campaigns/messaging
Assist with media clippings and media archive

Competencies:

Confident
Good communicator
Pro-active
Responsible and accountable
Excellent time-management skills
Work in a team
Ability to work under pressure

Educational Requirements / Skills:

Experience working in an office/NGO environment would be favourable

Diploma, BA in marketing, communication, linguistic, journalism

Project management skills
Good writing skills in English and preferably in another South African language
Internet research
Computer literacy skills (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint)
Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Excellent writing skills in English (ideally in another SA language)

How To Apply

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Please submit your CV with a minimum of 2 references and a motivational letter to Zyaan Davids, Phone: 021 763 7135, Email: zdavids@ijr.org.za