Job Opportunity at Restless Development, Graphics and Brand Visibility Intern

About Restless Development.

We know young people have the power to solve the challenges we face in our world, but they are being ignored and overlooked. We are the agency that works with young people so they can lead in solving those challenges. Whether that means supporting communities to end child marriage or prevent HIV, we work with young people to change their lives and the lives of people in their communities.

Our programmes are genuinely life-changing, but can’t do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every level of our organisation.

About the Role.

Restless Development in Tanzania has been operating for over 25 years working across 18 regions including rural and urban areas. Our vision is young people taking the lead in addressing the most urgent issues facing their countries and the world, supported fully by their governments, their communities, businesses and civil society institutions.

We are looking for an innovative person with the right communication skills to join our team in an exciting role, which will push you to take the lead in developing our internal and external communications with key stakeholders, the media and staff.

You will be a highly creative and self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Swahili. We are looking for someone with strong ICT skills, experience with content creation for multiple communication platforms including social media, and open to learning about new technology and communication tools. Experience in photography and videography would be an added advantage.

Skills and Experience.

Restless Development invites applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience developing graphic content for social media – FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, WordPress, Google Apps, Zoom
• Knowledge of graphic design software(s), such as Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva.
• Good skills in photography, editing and video production
• Creativity, copy writing, and facilitation skills
• Fluent in English and Swahili, written and spoken
• Good organisation, time management, coordination skills, proven ability to meet deadlines and experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders

Desired:

• Demonstrated experience in using online learning platforms for personal development
• University or College Graduate (Degree, or Advanced Diploma) preferably in an area relevant to communications (candidates that don’t meet this criterion can apply but need to prove competence in essential skills)
• Knowledge of graphic design programme(s), such as Indesign or Canva.
• Ability to work with communications material production suppliers such as printers, video production houses etc
• Ability or willingness to learn how to manage databases

How to apply.

Please send a completed application form to jobstanzania@restlessdevelopment.org with the subject line ‘Internship Application: Graphics and Brand Visibility Intern ’by Midnight on Sunday 30th May, 2021. 

Please note that we do not accept CVs, resumes or covering letters. First round interviews are scheduled to take place week on Wednesday 9th June and second Interviews on Friday 11th June.

Only successful candidates will be notified. Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply