Communications Interns (2 Positions) at Terre des hommes (TDH)

Job Description

Terre des hommes is the leading Swiss child relief agency. We are committed to improving the lives of millions of the world’s most vulnerable children. Children are the first to suffer in times of war, natural disasters and as a result of poverty.

Main duties and responsibilities

Provide support in the implementation of the global communication strategy as well as country-specific and regional communication plans. Support in the implementation of internal and external communication activities and roll-out of regional and global awareness-raising and advocacy campaigns. Facilitate the adoption of TdH NL’s new visual identity and branding guidelines among internal staff, service providers, and local partners. Review and facilitate internal approval of all external communication materials produced by service providers, partners, and country teams, ensuring alignment with TdH NL branding standards and donor branding guidelines. Assist in developing, designing and disseminating marketing collateral and communication materials. Build a strong social media presence by developing, scheduling, and publishing engaging creative content on social media platforms. Provide support in the rollout of the new digital strategy for the organisation Contribute to the development of content for monthly newsletters to showcase Terre des Hommes Netherlands’s work in various countries and regions. Maintain and update content on the Terre des Hommes Netherlands website. Provide support in content collection (case stories, photos, and videos) and content creation activities in alignment with the Ethical Content Policy. Provide comprehensive assistance in organising and documenting strategic country events, including international celebrations and those events and activities organised by field teams as appropriate or requested. Complete any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and experience

A recent graduate ( or yet to graduate) with a Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or multimedia. Experience in social media and web content management (including working with content management software). Experience in writing and editing various communication products for various audiences. Knowledge of graphic design with hands-on experience using Canva or Adobe and experience with platforms such as Google Analytics, Obi4wan, Tweetdeck, and Mailchimp. Proficient in computer literacy, with extensive experience using Google Cloud applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in fluent English. Good command of French will be an added asset. Photography and videography production and editing skills are a plus. Ability to work well with diverse teams including partners and global staff. Ability and willingness to travel to project locations.