Intern in MEL and Communication Internship

Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster situations. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our actions and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions, and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Humanity & Inclusion is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation comprising a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects, and implement its actions and social mission.

Duration of Contract: 3 – 6 months

Reports to: MEAL Manager

Required Candidates: 1

Position Overview

We are looking for a committed and motivated intern in MEL and communication to join our team. This internship provides a unique opportunity to obtain practical experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning, visibility, and communications efforts aimed at promoting our mission and enhancing our impact on global communities.

Responsibilities:

1. Communication and visibility:

• Assist in developing engaging content for newsletters, social media, websites, success stories, factsheets, and reports that highlight our projects’ achievements and impact.
• Develop communication and visibility materials, such as blog posts, infographics, social media posts, and press releases.
• Gather and compile project news and updates on a regular basis and post them on HInside.
• Support the documentation and archiving of publications.
• Follow the management and growth of our social media presence by creating posts, engaging with followers, and tracking analytics to measure effectiveness, as well as creating a new platform in consultation with the SMT.
• Collaborate with other teams to design and implement visibility campaigns that highlight key issues from projects.
• Help organize and promote events, workshops, and outreach activities, ensuring effective communication with participants and stakeholders.
• Conduct on-site visits to project locations to capture high-quality photos and videos that showcase our work and the stories of beneficiaries through candid moments and interviews.
• Manage the administrative email address of the organization (Contact@Ethiopia.hi.org) and disseminate the email/information to the concerned department heads.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to communications, including maintaining archives, preparing materials, and compiling reports.
• Manage a small reading corner or gallery inside office premises.

1. Monitoring

• Support the design and implementation of routine mobile data collection tools and field data collection activities.
• Contribute to the development of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for project monitoring activities.
• Assist in maintaining and improving data quality across all projects.
• Support the preparation of government and donor reports.
• Monitor and follow up on the regular updating of monitoring tools, including IPTTs, the activity progress tracking dashboard, and project databases.

1. Evaluation

• Contribute to internal and external project evaluation activities as required.

1. Learning

• Collaborate closely with project and MEAL staff to develop and document lessons learned.
• Other activities related to this component will be discussed with the intern as they arise.

Qualifications:

Education: A recent graduate with a degree in digital design, computer science, statistics, communications, or related fields with certification in digital and graphic designing, database management, foreign languages, and photo and video editing.

Skills:

• Excellent English language proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, basic graphic design skills and familiarity with content management systems are essential.
• Excellent skills in digital design software.
• Knowledge of design and video editing.
• Ability to perform data analysis using quantitative and qualitative data analysis software.
• Basic knowledge of mobile data collection tools.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of global issues and the ability to work effectively in diverse cultural settings.
• Detail-Oriented: Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits:

A daily rate of ETB 1000, Subject to applicable taxes.

The intern will gain practical experience in MEL, communication, and visibility strategies within HI.