Communications Interns at Youth RISE (Resource. Information. Support. Education)

Youth RISE (Resource. Information. Support. Education) is an international, youth-led organisation of young people committed to confronting the reality that young people today live in a world where drugs are more accessible on the street than the education and resources needed to reduce their harm.

YouthRISE is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, upgrades, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment. This policy complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Intern

Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• Are you between the age of 18 - 35 and a tech-savvy, with skill in social Media, Web Designing, Video Editing, Photography, Graphic Design and Animation.
• Youth Initiative for Drug Research, Information, Support and Education in Nigeria (YouthRISE), is a non-governmental organization that work to improve the health and protect the human rights of vulnerable young people especially those who use drugs.
• YouthRISE,Nigeria is currently recruiting for the positions of communication intern. This is for a period of one year. Interested candidates must meet the minimum requirements listed below and must be ready to work with diverse population of people.

Responsibilities

• Work with other team members to develop multi-media content, facilitate media trainings and organize community outreaches.

Eligibility
Applicants must be individuals between 18-35 years who:

• Believe in political, social and economic development of Nigeria by Young People.
• Support the empowerment and meaningful engagement of young people at the grassroots.
• Demonstrate a track record of result-oriented leadership, interest in one or more social issues and community mobilizing.
• Skilled in one or more of the following: Web Designing, Video Editing, social Media, Photography, Graphic Design and Animation
• Passion for Volunteerism
• Enjoy team work but can also work remotely and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Personalised Certificate from YouthRISE Nigeria upon the successful completion of term.
• You would represent YouthRISE Nigeria in events.
• You would be exposed to a formidable network of individuals and organization, which would be highly beneficial for personal advancement.
• A monthly stipend

Application Closing Date
20th Janaury, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a one-page cover letter and CV as a single attachment to: [email protected]  your full name and the position for which you are applying in the email subject line.

Note: Candidate must be available for immediate employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.