Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 25, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Grassroot Soccer Zambia is an adolescent health Organisation that leverages the power of soccer to Educate, Inspire and Mobilise youth in Zambia to overcome their greatest health challenges, live healthier, more productive lives, and be agents for change in their communities. Registered as a local Non-Governmental Organization, with programs reaching an estimated 40,000 young people annually. The overlapping epidemics of gender based violence, HIV, and broader sexual and reproductive health are the primary target of our work, with complimentary programming on youth leadership and employability.
Grassroot Soccer Zambia seeks to fill the Intern position stated below:
Communications Intern

Responsibilities:
The applicant will provide support in the following areas.
Social Media:
• Draft and organize social media content to promote Grassroot Soccer Zambia’s work, videos and media coverage on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Contribute to social media quantitative and qualitative analytics reporting.
• Create and coordinate content for social media campaigns and observances
• Monitor and research influencers, trending topics and tools.
• Source content from GRSZ Staff , SKILLZ Coaches and SKILLZ Participants.
• General social media planning, research, reporting and coordination as assigned by the supervisors.
Writing and Editing:
• Photo captions
• Blogs
• Project descriptions
• Interviewing
• Copyediting
Photo, Video and Graphics:
• Edit and format photos and videos for social media and web
• Photo, video and audio editing
• Photography and videography
• Infographics
• Gifs, animations and graphics
• Digital asset management
Media Relations:
• Help compile and update media contact lists
• Prepare media reports on assigned subjects
• Identify and research opportunities to share success stories from SKILLZ Participants and Coaches
• Assist with press release/media advisory writing, editing, distribution, and media outreach
• Assist with media interview scheduling and coordination
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating of photo/video shoots with GRSZ staff, coaches, participants and the general community.
Miscellaneous Communications and Administrative Support:
• Taking notes during meetings
• Create and manage PowerPoint presentations
• Report preparation for meetings and presentations
• General Programmatic, Monitoring and Evaluation and Communications support as assigned.

Qualifications
• Minimum Diploma in Communications
• Excellent knowledge of English with fluency in speaking, reading and writing.
• Strong interest in working in the adolescent health space
• General IT competence and command of main office software programmes
• Internet communication and searching skills
• Social media skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and a strong team working capacity.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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Job application procedure
Interested and qualified Candidates are encouraged to apply by sending an application letter and CV ONLY to grszinfo@grassrootsoccer.org before Monday 28th June 2021 clearly indicating the Position of interest in the Subject Line.

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