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Adam Smith International Africa is seeking an Intern in Communications to support the Senior Communications Manager in providing basic research, writing and event management for its regional operations and projects in Kenya. This is a short term position based in Nairobi due to commence in May/June 2015 with three months input expected throughout the internship period.

The Intern will report to the Senior Communications Manager on technical issues and the Internship Programme Manager on contractual and liaison issues.

Background to Adam Smith International

Adam Smith International is a leading professional services business that delivers real impact, value and lasting change through projects supporting economic growth and government reform internationally. Our reputation as a global leader has been built on the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world’s most challenging environments.

Our wide-ranging experience can be grouped into two main areas that contribute to government reform and economic growth. Government reform includes justice, security and peace-building, public sector reform, public financial management, revenue reform and education reform. Economic growth includes services in extractive industries governance, infrastructure, climate change, trade facilitation and private sector development.

We are headquartered in London, with offices in Nairobi, Abuja, New Delhi and Sydney, along with major project offices in many developing countries worldwide. Our projects are funded by a wide range of donor organisations, including the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID), the World Bank, the Swedish and Danish Government’s development agencies Sida and Danida, the European Commission and the Asian Development Bank. In addition, we also work directly for host governments.

Over more than 20 years, Adam Smith International has implemented some of the most complex solutions in many of the world’s most challenging environments. We apply professional standards, technical know-how and cultural sensitivity to every context. We’re proven to bring the best minds together and are known for turning policies into action. Our work is award-winning, such as the most recent 2011/12 British Expertise Development Project of the Year, Major Project of the Year, Consultancy Project of the Year and Young Consultant of the Year.

Background of the Internship

Adam Smith International Africa intends to provide internship opportunities to young men and women in its Nairobi head office and regional project offices. Internships will run for three to six months under close supervision from senior members of the team.

The purpose of the internship it to give Interns exposure to issues of economic development, skills development and employment; and developing skills such as public and private partner engagement, data analysis and management, report writing, and monitoring and evaluation.

Responsibilities

The Communications Intern will provide a set of support functions as set by the Senior Communications Manager as follows:

• Undertake research and present the results in a comprehensible format


• Compile and maintain a database of media contacts


• Draft basic reports, releases and social media posts in English and Swahili


• Take photographs and gather audio-visual material (with technical guidance from the Senior Communications Manager)


• Preserve and archive text, photos and video material


• Monitor local media and maintain a record of relevant stories


• Liaise with partners, colleagues and suppliers


• Assist in event planning


• Other duties as determined by the Senior Communications Manager.

Selection criteria

Adam Smith International Africa is looking for a dynamic and energetic team player with:

• Excellent English language and Swahili language writing skills


• Confidence and creativity


• Commitment


• Proven experience in writing / media (e.g. school or student newspaper, blog posts, creative writing, short films)


• Knowledge of social media


• Knowledge of basic office computer programmes (MS Word, Exel etc)

Duration and timing

Three months input commencing May 2015/June 2015