Communications Intern at Amref Health Africa

Juba City, Central Equatoria, South Sudan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Content Creation, Social Media Management, Digital Communications, Media Outreach, Event Support, Stakeholder Communication, Research, Crisis Communication, Administrative Support, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Photography, Videography, Organizational Skills, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organisation; currently implementing more than 180 programs, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America. Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health’. We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care. Job Description Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centered health systems while addressing social determinants of health’. We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care. Why we are hiring Amref Health Africa is implementing projects across South Sudan and the need for effective communication has grown to ensure greater visibility, stakeholder engagement, and awareness of key issues. Job Purpose Amref Health Africa is seeking a dynamic Communications Intern to support the Communications Officer in strengthening the organization's visibility, stakeholder engagement, and brand positioning in South Sudan. The intern will play a key role in content development, media engagement, and digital communications, helping to amplify project achievements, impact stories, and advocacy efforts. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in health communications, allowing the selected candidate to contribute to meaningful social change while gaining valuable professional skills. Key focus areas include content creation, media outreach, digital communications, and event support. Reporting Relationships Reports to the Communications Officer. Duties and responsibilities Main Tasks 1. Content Creation Assist in drafting blogs, newsletters, and press releases. Support development of IEC materials and branded content. Edit and proofread reports to align with Amref’s communication standards. 2. Social Media & Digital Engagement Draft social media posts and engage with online audiences. Assist in developing content for the Amref South Sudan website. 3. Media & Public Relations Assist in drafting press releases and media advisories. Support in media monitoring and compiling media coverage reports. Help in organizing media briefings and interviews. 4. Event Support Provide logistical and communication support for internal and external events. Assist in documentation, photography, and social media coverage of events. Take notes and prepare reports for key meetings. 5. Stakeholder Communication Maintain a database of key stakeholders. Assist in preparing and sending monthly updates to stakeholders. 6. Research & Reporting Conduct research on communication trends and best practices. Compile social media analytics and engagement reports. 7. Crisis Communication Support Assist in monitoring online discussions related to Amref South Sudan. Support the Communications Officer in drafting responses to reputation risks. 8. Administrative Support Maintain communication files and archives. Support in procurement and inventory of communication materials. Qualifications Education and Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree (or final-year student) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field. Experience: Prior experience in communications, social media management, or content creation is an advantage. Familiarity with digital communication tools and graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite) is desirable. Skills: Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Proficiency in social media management. Basic photography and videography skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills. 5.4 Competencies: Proactive and eager to learn. Creative with attention to detail. Team player with good interpersonal skills. Ability to work under tight deadlines. Languages English Arabic (Reading and writing is an added advantage) Compensation A modest stipend may be provided based on availability of funds. Application Process Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be November 28th 2025. Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address. Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy. Additional Information This is a challenging opportunity for south Sudanese candidates with a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, addressed to the Human Resources, Strictly through this Link https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/AmrefHealthAfrica4 . The closing date for submitting applications is September 26, 2025. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address. Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Responsibilities

The Communications Intern will assist the Communications Officer in enhancing the organization's visibility and stakeholder engagement in South Sudan. Key tasks include content creation, media outreach, digital communications, and event support.