Brief Description:

During your International Internship, you’ll be working with our awesome partner YMCA The Gambia – Computer Training and Digital Studio. The YMCA Computer Training and Digital Studio is a local nonprofit that offers Information & Communication Technology (ICT) training to young people to improve academic outcomes, job prospects and entrepreneurship skills. The Centre also advocates for ICT access for people throughout the West African region to produce equitable development.

What you’ll do:

Assist the Program Manager in planning of program activities, implementation of projects and proposal writing.
Work with the media team in video production, script writing, video editing and photography
Assist Project Manager in documenting of project files and videos.
Supporting Web Developer in researching content and updating the web portal regularly.
Write and edit communication products targeting external audiences and the media;
Draft, summarize and edit succinct communication pieces of varying lengths for external and internal audiences
Edit documents including project proposals and project plans
Develop infographics, charts, images that creatively convey key messages/data
Prepare and manage social media communications strategy to publicize project activities
Any other task assigned by the Supervisor based on intern’s skills.
Departure Date: May 5, 2019

You’ll fit right in if you have:

Undergraduate degree or college certificate in international development, international affairs, public relations or marketing and communications.
Leadership abilities
Ability to work in a team
Able to follow given instructions without a lot of supervision
Punctual, reliable and professional
Time management and organizational skills,
Ability to effectively carry out online research
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Understanding of entrepreneurship and youth empowerment
Strong commitment to youth empowerment
Strong commitment to anti-discrimination
Highly computer literate
Technical abilities in some of the following areas;
Multimedia skills in video production and/or editing
Videography and photography skills
Project management skills
Web development
Graphic design skills
Social media skills

How to apply:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. Submit early and don’t miss the chance to participate in the experience of a lifetime!

Please fill out the application form on our website, and attach your cover letter and resume in a single PDF or Word attachment. Due to the competitive nature of this role, no phone calls about the position can be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: Intern participation is completely voluntary and is by no means and shall not be construed as an employment contract. The intern is not entitled to claim for any wages, indemnity, payment, notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice of termination, or any other benefits and agrees that he or she may not be considered as an employee under employment laws including the Act respecting Labour Standards and the Civil Code of Quebec.

Innovate ME is generously funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.

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