Social Media Intern at ThinkWell

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.