Social Media Intern at ThinkWell

Job Description

ThinkWell is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of society as a means to achieve global prosperity. Since , ThinkWell has helped over 30 countries to achieve long-lasting improvements to their health systems. We have staff and offices in the U.S., Switzerland, Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Kenya, and Uganda. In addition, we are working in more than 10 other countries on health financing and health systems issues.

Summary

The Social Media Intern reports to the Senior M&E Advisor and assists in supporting the communication functions across ThinkWell in-country projects.

This position is based in ThinkWell office in Nairobi, Kenya.

What You’ll Do:

Create and distribute content such as blogs, infographics and program highlights on ThinkWell socials – LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter etc. Create compelling graphics on ThinkWell Kenya’s events to share across social media platforms. Interact with followers by communicating and responding to comments and questions through ThinkWell’s social media platforms. Develop strategies for increasing engagement. Capturing and documenting events. Provide logistical support in organizing both physical and online meetings. Provide support in developing interviewee/partner lists for different in-country projects. Organize and update ThinkWell’s photo library. Aid in production of ThinkWell’s publications. Pitching stories to the local media. Taking minutes during meetings for the purpose of ensuring the activities are well planned and operate smoothly. Ensure logistics set up for all project related travels. Provide any other project management related duties as assigned. Ensure ThinkWell brand message is consistent.

Requirements

BA in Communications or Marketing and 2+ years’ experience; Technical savvy and strong computer skills, MS Excel skills and IT familiarity; Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Google analytics is an added advantage; Full English fluency; Cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities and orientations as well as across work areas; Analytical and numerical skills; Problem solving and decision-making aptitude; Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment under deadline pressures; Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively; Detail oriented and proactive.