Communications Intern At Population Services International (Psi)

PSI - Global Services Hub is looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated Communications Intern to join the Digital Health and Monitoring team. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Communications Intern will support the dissemination of project communication materials to inform key audiences of project progress and successes relating to the implementation of digital health tools both consumer-facing and health care workforce. The Communications Intern should be a highly-skilled, motivated and self-driven individual with the ability to synthesize complex material into easy to consume communication pieces targeted to audiences like PSI country offices, national and international stakeholders, Ministries of Health, donors, etc. The ideal candidate should have the ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects/ priorities simultaneously with the enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills within the role.
Your contribution
Support the development of communications content and materials that can take the form of compelling narratives, case studies, multimedia graphics, newsletters etc for publication to a range of audiences
Support with compiling best practices, lessons and synthesizing knowledge management resources
Assist with formatting reports, presentations and other technical documents including editing, design and layout
Assist in sharing materials and information across PSI’s internal communication channels
Assist with updating Digital Health and Monitoring SharePoint sites and other online content
Support in conducting researches and collecting data as requested
Assist in the organization and production of small events and internal webinar discussions
Perform any other substantive and/or administrative task that might be required

What are we looking for?
Bachelors/ Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or Development related field[CL1]
Excellent computer literacy in standard software applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience with Adobe Creative packages, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign etc
Experience in public relations, communications or journalism is an advantage
Excellent written and spoken English skills. Working knowledge of French, Spanish or Portuguese is desirable
Excellent drafting and copy-editing skills for internal/external communications purposes
Good research and analytical skills
Motivated and energetic self-starter who takes initiative