Communications Intern At Finn Church Aid

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is the largest Finnish organization for development cooperation and the second largest provider of humanitarian assistance. FCA operates in twelve countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and has over 70 years of experience from international aid. FCA specializes in supporting local communities in three priority areas: Right to Livelihood, Right to Quality Education and Right to Peace. Our operations include long-term development cooperation, humanitarian assistance and advocacy. FCA has been working in Jordan since 2012 with focus on mitigating the impact of the regional refugee crisis especially among youth and young adults. Over the years, the priorities of the country program have gradually shifted from Education in Emergencies to long-term resilience and reduced aid dependency of both refugees and vulnerable host communities. These goals are promoted especially through various livelihood interventions.

FCA is looking for a professional, creative, motivated Communications Intern to join its team in Jordan Country Office under the direct supervision of Jordan Program Manager, with the following key responsibilities:-

– Writing, editing and proofreading a variety of communications materials, such as human interest stories, case studies, interviews, flyers, leaflets, booklets and project updates;

– Writing blog posts;

– Writing weekly bulletins gathered on FCA’s internal media channel;

– Writing and formatting newsletters – when needed-;

– Taking photos and interviewing beneficiaries of FCA’s work to be used on social media and other communications;

– Translating communications materials from English to Arabic and from Arabic to English when required;

– Other duties as assigned.

Competence, experience, skills, knowledge needed

· University degree in communications, design, journalism, or international relations;

· Experience working in communications;

· Excellent personal communications skills and ability to communicate with a diverse range of people;

· Excellent written and oral Arabic and English language skills essential;

· Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision;

· Experience in graphic design and filming an advantage;

· Proficiency in using Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well Adobe in design and Illustrator;

· Willingness to travel to different regions of Jordan.

· Valid driving license.