FINCA International, one of the world's leading MFIs, provides financial services to clients through wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Greater Middle East.
About the Job:
FINCA International is seeking a Communications Volunteer - Spring/Summer 2014. S/he will be responsible to work with the executive office staff across a number of priority initiatives.
FINCA International is seeking a Communications Volunteer - Spring/Summer 2014. S/he will be responsible to work with the executive office staff across a number of priority initiatives.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop content for internal communications channels, including company newsletters, internal presentations, and organizational emails;
- Help, develop, and maintain media lists for use in media outreach efforts;
- Create and manage a media coverage tracker;
- Support development of presentations, briefing documents, and talking points for high-level meetings and speaking opportunities;
- Support interviewing of stakeholders;
- Help coordinate media interviews;
- Logistically and technically support high priority executive office projects;
- Assist with miscellaneous administrative tasks;
- Assist with digital and social media platforms as required;
- Other special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- College Graduate or Graduate student (highly qualified Undergraduate seniors may also apply), ideally focusing on Communications, International Development, International Relations or a related field;
- Interest in media relations, public relations, organizational communication;
- Interest in and knowledge of microfinance and international development issues;
- Strong organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and complete projects by deadline;
- Accuracy and attention to detail;
- Excellent communication skills, especially written, and editing;
- Exceptional research skills and experience with major research project, thesis, etc.;
- Ability to take initiative and work independently;
- Relevant office and/or communications experience highly desirable;
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and under time pressure;
- Available 15-20 hours per week for 3-6 months;
- Proficiency in a second language is highly desirable: Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic or Dari are preferred;
- Proficiency in a full range of MS Office applications. Social media proficiency.
Closing Date: 30 Jul 2014
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