A Communication Assistant with excellent communication skills and computer literacy is needed to assist GCI’s communications for three months to one year.
The Communication Assistant is responsible for:
- handling communication by email, letter and phone between GCI and partners, journalists, funders, interns and members of the public.
- managing the weekly one hour radio programme: selecting and researching a topic, presenting the information on air or allocating interns to present the programme, securing guest speakers, answering questions from the radio host and members of the public.
- editing a bi-monthly prisoners’ rights newsletter and a quarterly GCI newsletter.
- updating the website
- writing press releases
- assisting with other projects as required by the Programme Director.
Conditions:
- The position will begin on November 1, 2009 and end on May 31, 2010.
- Working hours are 8.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday and 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Tuesday for the radio programme.
- You will be entitled to time off by arrangement with the Programme Director.
How to Apply:
1. A Letter of Motivation:
- Why you want this position with GCI
- Confirm your availability from November 2009 to May 2010.
- What specific skills and experience you will bring to this project.
2. A CV/Resumé:
- Education
- Work history
- Volunteer experience.
Email these to
info@gcicameroon.org.. If you have any questions about the internship please email us at this address:
info@gcicameroon.org.
Internship Fees
Global Conscience Initiative charges a minimum fee for international internships for better facilitation, coordination, supervision and effectiveness. Internship prices vary depending on the program, length of internship and additional services requested.
Importantly, the internship fees include:
• Development of a custom designed internship to meet your objectives and capabilities
• Internship contract defining the placement terms and conditions
• Assistance with the visa process (international students)
• Preparation and orientation package
• Regular counseling support services for the duration of your internship.
• Performance report supplied by Global Conscience on successful completion of
the program
• Certificate upon successful completion of the internship
• A letter of Recommendation
• Supply of necessary documentation
• Accommodation
Interns shall be responsible for their insurance and visa applications and Global Conscience shall assist with a confirmation or visa letter to facilitate the application process.
Internship fees are paid in advance into our account to enable for logistical and accommodation arrangements
Fee (amounts in FCFA):
4-8 weeks 450,000;
8-12 weeks 600,000;
12+weeks +100,000/month.
