Job Title: Communication and Media Intern

Location: Erbil, Iraq

About The Organization

Founded in 2003, WRO is a non-profit, non-governmental, independent civil society organization. WRO, for 20 years has been working through its mandate to promote women and vulnerable communities, decision-making and leadership in ensuring human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, combatting poverty, eradicating violence against women and girls and family violence, catalyzing justice between men and women, protecting child rights, improving access to health and education, addressing climate change, driving peaceful coexistence, reconciliation and equal and fair pathways to justice, building trust, tolerance, and inclusion, engaging youth, building capacities of local governments, strengthening the sustainability of civil society, and shaping norms for localization development.

Role Outline

WRO is seeking a creative and dynamic Communication and Media Intern to join our team in Erbil, IKR, Iraq. The Communication and Media Intern will be responsible for developing and implementing Communication and Media Materials, and promoting the Organization’s mission and activities through various communication channels in adherence with WROs code of conduct, data privacy, protection, and comms standards of care SoPs, etc.

Key Responsibility:

• Digital Marketing:
  • Manage the Organization Website Content Management, and social media platforms
  • Prepare and Manage the Organization Digital Awareness raisings and Campaigns
  • Prepare Quarter News Report highlighting the Organization Quarter achievements.
  • Increase visibility and engagement with target audiences.
• Content Creation and Design:
  • Create compelling content for various channels and awareness, including Posters, Brochures, digital posts, promotional materials while ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational messaging, objectives, and branding.
  • Conduct interviews and write human stories.
  • Prepare Promotional Events
• Graphic Design:
  • Design visually appealing and impactful graphics, infographics, and multimedia materials to support communication campaigns, Organization Quarters and annual reports and enhance audience engagement and comprehension.

4. Capacity Building:
   • Provide training and support to staff and partners on communication best practices, media relations, storytelling techniques, and digital communication tools to enhance their communication skills and promote organizational goals.

Key Competencies

• Accountability: Demonstrates responsibility for decisions and ensures resources are used efficiently.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with diverse teams from diverse backgrounds.
• Creativity: Develops innovative solutions and approaches to challenges.
• Ambition: Sets challenging goals and strives for continuous personal and professional growth.

• Travel: Willingness to travel frequently to field locations across norther Iraq/KRI.
• Adherence: Activities should be carried out in full compliance with WROs safeguarding policies. Human rights must be promoted and protected, with a focus on well-being and safety, in line with humanitarian principles and the code of conduct.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education and Experience : BA in Communication or 3 years of Professional Experiences of relevant domain.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in graphic design, digital marketing, and photography.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in conducting training and capacity-building activities.
• Creative self-starter-able to take and implement initiatives independently
• Familiarity with non-profit agency works
• Have flexibility to work in a dynamic environment

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link provided. Please submit a cover letter and an updated CV in English.

wro24recruitment@gmail.com