Communications Internship at RTI International

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTI International is a nonprofit organization headquartered in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina that provides research and technical services.Overview The RTI University Collaboration Office seeks a prospect for the Communications Internship within the International Development Group (IDG).The USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project (WKSP) is a five year project which will be implemented in Busia, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, and Siaya counties. The overall goal of the project is to create a financially sustainable, transformative, replicable, and locally owned sanitation marketplace in the target counties of western Kenya. The objectives to achieve this goal are increased access to and uptake of market-based improved sanitation and fecal sludge management (FSM) products and services; and increased access to and uptake of market-based improved MHM products and services at the household level.The goal of the assignment is to support the implementation of the USAID WKSP Communication Strategy. Reporting to the Communications Director, the intern will support activities that:Elevate the profile of USAID WKSP by promoting the project and sustaining dialogue about its developments and progressHarness learning outcomes from the project’s learning agenda by supporting communication opportunities that foster engagement and buy-in from key audiences and stakeholdersFacilitate interactive processes with communities to develop tailored messaging and approaches that enable and encourage positive behaviours and promote individual, community, and societal behaviour change. Learning Objectives: Learn how to elevate the profile of a project (in this case USAID WKSP) as a credible partner by curating and disseminating knowledge artifacts on marketplace sanitation and menstrual hygiene managementLearn how to use tailored messages and use media channels to facilitate interactive processes with communities to develop positive behaviors; promote and sustain individual, community and societal behavior change on menstrual hygiene management. Responsibilities Support the implementation of the USAID WKSP communication and Social Behavior Change Communication Strategies.Provide communications and visibility support to programs and internal teams on events planning and management, with interest to global events supported USAID WKSPDraft and edit USAID WKSP communications pieces, not limited to press releases, impact stories, publications, social media posts, among othersAssist in maintaining media contacts and engagement, as well as track mainstream and social media exposure of USAID WKSP and partners, v. Support in expanding and updating photo and video databasesSupport the preparation of presentations and reportsPerform any other duties assigned.The Communications Intern is expected to deliver the following: Branded items that meet the USAID WKSP standardsWrite-ups for weekly e-brief (bulletin), iii. Social media information pack for each activityData base of photos and videosMedia coverage report for global and national events and campaignsReports of events undertaken by the communications department. RTI’s Internship Program emphasizes experiential and mentored learning experiences, providing students and recent degree recipients an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a meaningful and practical way. We are committed to developing the future workforce by encouraging interns to explore various career paths in a nonprofit research institute setting that values diversity and inclusion. Through this program, interns will be exposed to RTI’s open and educational culture; support RTI’s mission to improve the human condition; and build upon their career goals.Additional Information This academic credit (with a stipend) internship can hybrid or fully in-person. Internship will take place from June through August . Pending completion of onboarding compliance, start date may change. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible during business hours, Monday through Friday. QualificationsRequired Qualifications Must be a local resident of Kisumu, KenyaSenior undergraduate student pursuing a degree in journalism, media, communications, or other related field.Must be eligible to receive academic course credit or fulfill an academic program requirement. Please provide document in with application confirming eligibility.Able to travel across the project target countiesStrong interest in the following:Writing and editing beneficiary storiesSocial media managementEvents planning and managementPhotography and videography