Careers

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Communications & Partnerships Manager, the Partnership & Communications internship role provides communication support to the work of the Partnerships & Communications Manager and is responsible for coordination of all WGEO Partnership engagement, administration and communications support. of WGEO Partnerships to ensure effective and efficient functioning of the WGEO Director-General Office.

The Partnership & Communication intern also needs to maintain full confidentiality in all aspects ofassignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.

Summary of Key Accountabilities

• Coordinates activities with all partners of the WGEO Secretariat
• Supports engagement with members of the organization across all platforms
• Supports internal communication among international agencies and key stakeholders, by preparing regular updates on events and activities
• Supports implementation of programs, events and reports where required
• Supports update of communication & marketing platforms where required
• Assist with outreach activities where required
• Coordinate any inquiries
• Provide strategic advice and overall support to Partnerships & Communications
  Manager
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned

Knowledge / Experience/ Skills:

• University degree equivalent in Communications, social science, economics, Political Sciences or related field.
• Solid understanding of a broad range of development issues.
• Experience in corporate communications & marketing
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in direct relationship cultivation and
  management of high value partnerships, especially with the private sector and knowledge of the global green economy market, players and dynamics is preferred.
  Experience with managing websites.
• Demonstrated experience of dealing with media.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing communication and/ or media outreach plans in support of overall corporate goals, including preparing presentations.
• Demonstrated experience in developing content that clearly communicates development ideas and experiences for media web, print production, and audio-visual productions.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc), experience in handling of web-based management systems and ERP systems including basic design software.
• Fluency in English and with knowledge of other language (Arabic) as advantage.

Required Behaviors:
When defined in numbers of staff, with a very large remit. All of our people need to ensure that they demonstrate the required behaviors in order that we can deliver on our mission. These behaviors underpin everything that we do, both internally and when working with stakeholders. We are in ambitious organization and know that we can only achieve that ambition through pulling together and using the behaviors that will allow us to optimize our contribution. These are important to all of our roles and are essential for everyone.

Communication:
We engage in honest, respectful, two-way communication. We actively listen and seek opportunities to share and engage with colleagues and stakeholders. We consider the best way to share information and willingly engage in discussion with others. We are open, honest and transparent and give and receive clarity.

Collaboration and teamwork:
We show respect to every colleague and value their expertise, contribution and perspective. We trust each other to be the best they can be and give help and support when its needed. We willingly share resources, ideas and effort. We actively engage with others and help then to be the best they can be and create win-win solutions.

Flexibility:
We remain optimistic about what we do and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude. We look for solutions and are proactive in driving performance. We take responsibility for planning, managing risks and getting things done through being helpful and flexible in our approach. We look to build on team strengths and are always willing to step in when additional support in needed.

A learning organization:
We take opportunities to le*arn, to share learning and to encourage to do the same. We try new things and experiment in order to help WGEO work successfully with others. We look at things from different perspectives; seeking alternative views and finding ways to become even better at what we do.