Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 12, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
BACKGROUND
WCP Zambia is a not-for-profit organisation that works nationally providing support to the Department of National Parks, the National Prosecution Authority and other conservation partners across various landscapes. WCP focuses on protecting wild species, natural ecosystems and the lives and livelihoods of the people who rely on them.

PURPOSE
We are looking for a new intern to join the WCP communications team.
Launched in 2017, the WCP communications programme aims to ensure that Zambians have a greater understanding of the value of wildlife, what wildlife crime is, and its consequences to complement and enhance law enforcement efforts. This is done through various methods including press releases regarding wildlife crime convictions, targeted behaviour-change campaigns, and a suite of programs created to encourage more Zambians, particularly women, and the youth to prioritise conservation as a career option.

Through its internship programme WCP will give a Zambian graduate the opportunity to join the organization and learn more about and contribute to the conservation sector throughout the country.

SCOPE OF WORK
The position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
• Developing and editing content for media, blogs, and social media.
• Liaising with other personnel to provide media content.
• Assisting in the management of WCP’s social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) to engage target audiences.
• Media monitoring, analysis, and reporting to stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Assisting the design and implementation of media campaign.
• The intern will be responsible for regular activity reporting to the Communications Manager
• Financial Management: The intern will be responsible for their own financial management and will be required to submit a monthly expenses account.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to interact with people from different backgrounds.
• Some experience in the management of social media.
• Excellent computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office suite, expert proficiency or certification in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytical research and descriptive reporting experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify trends and patterns of information.
• Fluency in English, additional language skills preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills, ability to facilitate communication between different locations, and ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

TERMS AND BENEFITS
A monthly allowance will be offered commensurate with qualifications and all project-related expenses incurred will be reimbursed e.g., communications and transport.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Please send by email a CV and cover letter ONLY by 20 June: jobs@wildlifecrimeprevention.org 
Please title your email: “Communications Intern Application – YOUR NAME” References are required, and full background checks will be carried out. Please do NOT send additional paperwork.


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