Applications are invited for the Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Digital Communications Internship 2021 for Graduate South Africans
Application Deadline: 21st June 2021
About the Award: Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is a global network of principled medical and other professionals working in teams, small and large, to respond to the medical needs of people affected by conflict, disasters, and epidemics and those excluded from healthcare. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence, and neutrality.
We are: Medical. Principled. Practical. Professional. Human.
BACKGROUND: THE COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
MSF Southern Africa’s Communication Department raises awareness about medical humanitarian issues, MSF’s values, and international work among the South African society to mobilise influence and resources (advocacy, fundraising, and fieldworker recruitment) for MSF’s work.
BACKGROUND: THE DIGITAL TEAM
The MSF SA Digital Team plans, executes, and actively manages online communication content, digital campaigns, social media, and fundraising initiatives.
We make data-driven decisions about which messages to share and where/when to share them. We are always looking for new ways to engage with the audiences online and inspire them to act. We actively monitor and constantly vary our digital activities to best connect with our audiences.
Our objectives are to raise awareness about the organisation and its activities, inspire South Africans to donate, and assist with the recruitment of medical and support staff to work internationally in MSF projects.
POSITION BACKGROUND
The Digital Communications Intern will provide administrative, writing, editing, graphic design, reporting, and research support to the Communications team of MSF South Africa.
She/he will develop skills and knowledge in the following area:
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Website
– Ensure relevant content is hyperlinked in order to improve Google search ranking and SEO
– Ensure the layout is consistent for all articles.
Social Media
Community management
Working with the Social Media officer, regularly update the community management strategy.
Monitor brand mentions and spot patterns in mentions. Identify who mentioned a given keyword or query most frequently to find influential community members interacting with our pages and leverage their voices, identify an opportunity to engage.
Support the implementation of the social media crisis management strategy.
Other Tasks
Perform other tasks as requested by the social media officer and other team members.
Follow MSF operations to support communications activities
Closely follow developments in MSF operations by reading regular operational updates.
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Personal attributes
Eligible Countries: South Africa
To be Taken at: Based in Johannesburg
Number of Awards: 1
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How to Apply: To apply click here
Visit Award Webpage for Details
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