Background
Development Governance Consult (DGI Consult) is a purpose-driven governance, research, and institutional capacity-strengthening consulting firm. Strong belief in the centrality of robust governance systems, innovations and leadership to solving development challenges across sectors forms the core of our company’s philosophy. Guided by this philosophy and driven by evidence for decision-making, DGI Consult delivers state-of-the-art technical assistance and program management through seasoned staff and a network of local and international consultants.
DGI Consult currently implements donor-funded projects in the area of health financing, especially health financing analytics, including fiscal space analysis, public financial management assessment, and political economy analysis. DGI Consult also supports State Social Health Insurance Schemes in about five states to strengthen the institutional and operational frameworks that prepare them for effective health insurance operations. The firm also provides technical support towards effective domestic resource mobilization for vertical disease programs, including integration of such programs into the benefits package of the health insurance schemes.
Due to program expansion, DGI Consult seeks media and communication interns who will work under the tutelage of senior staff and consultants. The internship program will, in part, create a pool of potential technical specialists who could be engaged to provide technical assistance in the near future.
Responsibilities
Working under the guidance of the Media and Communication Officer, Program Director, and Senior Program Officers, Media and Communication interns will:
- Support content creation activities to create compelling and impactful content, including text, images, graphics, videos, and infographics, that effectively communicate the organization’s initiatives, achievements, and impact.
- Support event media management during workshops, webinars, and policy dialogues.
- Prepare draft knowledge products, including success stories, as well as policy, advocacy and technical briefs.
- Prepare draft slide deck for presentations at both internal and external technical meetings.
- Support the communication team to manage and maintain DGI’s social media platforms, including X (formerly called Twitter), LinkedIn, YouTube, and any other relevant platforms.
- Participate in project events and adequately document proceedings using standard templates.
- Carry out other tasks as instructed by supervising staff and consultants.
Person specification
- First degree with a minimum of second-class upper grade in relevant fields.
- Ability to learn, understand, and apply concepts fast.
- An excellent team player with demonstrable emotional intelligence.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Method of application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter and CV to recruitments@dgiconsult.org and indicate “Media and Communication Internship” in the subject field.
Closing date
December 8, 2023
