Doctors without Borders Internship Opportunity 2024

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Doctors without Borders Internship Opportunity 2024

Doctors without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation committed to two objectives: providing medical assistance to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, natural and man-made disasters; and speaking out about the plight of the populations assisted. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

Today, MSF is present in more than 60 countries, where thousands of MSF doctors, nurses, logisticians, water-and-sanitation experts, and other medical and non-medical professionals work together to bring essential health services to people caught in humanitarian crises.
The MSF SA digital team plans, executes, and actively manages online content, digital campaigns, social media, and fundraising initiatives. The team is currently made up of six individuals- four from the communications department and two from the fundraising department.
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 South African audience online and inspire them to act. We actively monitor and constantly vary our digital activities to best connect with our audience.
Our objectives are to raise awareness about MSF and its activities, inspire South Africans to donate and assist with the recruitment of medical and support staff to work internationally in MSF projects.
Role Purpose
The Website Intern at MSF Southern Africa will be instrumental in helping the organisation raise awareness and engagement using MSF SA’s online channels. The intern will also be expected to contribute towards MSF’s objective of becoming increasingly digital.
The role will play an important role in the growth of social engagement and identifying new areas of growth. The role will also play a part in the development and deployment of innovative social media strategies and initiatives.
The website intern reports to the senior online coordinator and is part of the digital team.
Key responsibilities

  • Keep the website and social media sites current and ensuring they complement each other. Build relationships with users by creating and sharing content with them, as well as engaging with them on social media.
  • Maintain and update www.msf.org.za content sourced from the MSF communication network as well as specific content which is produced locally for a defined purpose.
  • Post MSF’s content on identified external websites.
  • Work with the community manager and social media strategist in designing, creating, and managing promotions and social ad campaigns.
  • Track and grow website traffic.
  • Support other communications related activities when required.

Requirements:

  • Studies in communications, public relations, or similar field.
  • Experience using a content management system (CMS) – Drupal 7 beneficial.
  • Creative and flexible approach to work, and ability to work well within a team.
  • Verbal and written proficiency in English.
  • An interest in humanitarian issues.

Personal Attributes

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to carry out different tasks simultaneously and to prioritise time and resources accordingly whilst maintaining an overview of all activity.
  • A positive mental attitude, persistence and the desire to learn.
  • The ideal candidate for this role will be hard working and fast learning.
  • A creative, out-of-the-box thinker.

Desirable

  • Solid understanding of SEO
  • Some experience in managing social media accounts an advantage
  • Experience creating social media campaigns
  • Image/video editing skills

Remuneration and resources

  • Resources needed such as working space, computer, internet, stationery and other resources will be made available
  • The intern will be contracted as an intern and will receive an hourly stipend

Commitment

    • Length of commitment: Eight months (May – December 2024)
    • Estimated total hours: 24 hours/week (three days/week)

 
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Please include your CV together with a letter of motivation. The application deadline is 25 April 2024.
Please note: Applications without motivation letters will not be considered.
This position will commence mid-May 2024 or as soon as possible.