Summary
The Communication and Graphic Design Intern’s position is an opportunity offered by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) for young graduates to earn a post NYSC experience. It is therefore both a learning and value-adding relationship between interns and AAN. The intern is therefore expected to take advantage of the space offered for experience gathering, self-development, while providing quality service to ActionAid Nigeria.

Job Purpose
The communication & Graphic Design Intern is responsible for assigned communications roles including coordinating and executing the organisation’s social media strategy, managing organisation’sprioritised social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and LinkedIn.
The intern will work directly with the Sponsorship Communication Advisor and closely with team leaders, project leads, partner organisations and our target communities.

Specific Responsibilities
Support Campaigns and Communications Activities:
Provide support and participate in campaign activities directly handled in the unit
Provide support and participate in all inter-thematic policy advocacy and campaign initiatives
Provide support and participate in Monitoring, documentation, dissemination and encouragement of critical debate, and mainstreaming of public policy advocacythe Fundraising unit
Support case study collections related to policy and campaigns works
Specific Functions:
Conceptualise, create, design and format materials in all media.
Collaborate with teams to communicate visual strategy
Create images, visuals, banners and all required materials
Work with the Communications Coordinator on all of AAN online activities
Visual development of content for digital platforms
Design of communication materials for fundraising.
Visual design of international observance days to be used on social media platform
Design clear engaging graphic communications for print and web.
Work closely with project teams to translate their messaging concepts into engagements and programmes marketing materials.
Work on ActionAid’s e-newsletter
Assist in planning and execution of various fundraising activities
Supply initial proofs and reverse designs in a timely manner.
Reporting Line:
The Communication and Graphic Design Intern will report directly to Sponsorship Communication Advisor and havetechnical reporting line to the Communications Coordinator
Key Relationships:
Internal Relationships: All AAN staff
External Relationships: Media, Communications Consultants/service providers, CSOs, relevant Government agencies and partners
Persons Specifications

Education/ Qualifications:
First degree in, Fine Art (Specialising in graphics design) Mass Communication, Theatre Art (with specialisation in media art) or any relevant field – Essential
Membership of relevant professional Institute – Desirable
Experience:
Relevant NYSC experience in the related fields – Essential
Knowledge of graphic designs – Essential
Experience working in Digital Media sector – Desirable
Skill Abilities:
Be proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, & Photoshop and/or other common design and layout applications – Essential
Strong communication and writing skills- Essential
Multi-tasking skills- Essential
Excellent understanding of design principles- Essential
Ability to work under pressure- Essential
Have basic IT and current media and design trends- Essential
Being able to work within ActionAid branding guideline- Essential
Access to graphic design and layout software is preferred but not required- Desirable
Experience in animation is desired- Desirable
Content production/Photography skills- Desirable

Personal Qualities:
A personof integrity- Essential
Creative and takes initiative- Essential
Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment- Essential
Willing to work additional hours at crucial times- Essential
A self-motivated person able to work without close supervision- Essential
Effectively promote the AAN’s mission, values and objectives- Desirable

Application Closing Date
22nd May, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter & Curriculum Vitae in one document and MSWord attachment to: vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org