INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

(paid internship)

INTERNSHIP TITLE: Communications & Social Media Intern

INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION: Prishtina, Kosovo

DATES OF INTERNSHIP: October 2024 – April 2025

LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: 6 months

WORKING HOURS: 4 hours a day, 20 hours per week, flexible as coordinated with the supervisor

INTERN’S SUPERVISOR: Communications and GESI Director

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

USAID’s Investment Promotion and Access to Finance Activity in Kosovo, is five-year project implemented by DT Global. This program aims to strengthen the private sector’s capacity to deliver sustainable economic growth through two mutually re-enforcing objectives: 1) investment promotion and attraction; and 2) increased access and utilization of diversified finance. The Activity uses private sector-led approaches to promote sustainable partnerships between diverse private and public stakeholders. By fulfilling the noted objectives, the Activity aims to strengthen the resiliency of the private sector, create productive jobs, increase exports, and enable firms to adopt new technologies and business practices.

The Communications & Social Media Intern will provide daily assistance on communications deliverables such as drafting stories, videos, posters, and social media postings, taking photos, conducting research, and preparing reports and other materials.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Learn and acquire professional experience toward desired career path;
• Advance skills in writing and communications;
• Advance social media and photography skills;
• Learn to work responsibly and independently in a dynamic work environment;
• Learn to work in a team setting towards common project goals;
• Obtain knowledge and skills to work on a USAID project.

SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct research for success stories, reports, and other project materials as required;
• Work with the team to create and execute monthly social media plans;
• Take photos and record videos for use in various communication materials;
• Write texts for social media, reports, success stories, brochures, infographics, posters, etc.
• Draft content on a regular basis for use in social media and reports using graphic design tools such as Canva;
• Prepare posters and videos using graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe, etc.;
• Write communication materials for project events (Press releases, biographies, memos, etc.);
• Assist the communications team with events and other activities;
• Assist to ensure compliance with appropriate branding and marking of materials by following guidelines;
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

IDEAL CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recently completed or in the final year of completion of a university degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism and/ or Business preferred.
• Interest and basic knowledge of public relations, marketing, and communications.
• Strong communication skills, and ability to work effectively with a team on projects and initiatives.
• Creative thinking: Ability to develop new and innovative ideas for social media content, campaigns, and promotions.
• Knowledge of graphic design tools such as like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or others, and experience in using them to create visually appealing social media content, is a plus.
• Knowledge of popular social media platforms, and experience in using them professionally.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Albanian.
• Strong computer literacy with internet and social media savvy.
• Excellent competency in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent photography skills.
• Committed, hard-working, and flexible.

APPLICATION:

To apply please submit your CV and one-page cover letter in English, highlighting your interest in the role.

Please send the requested document electronically to the following email: [email protected] .

All submissions must be received on or before September 22, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.