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Reference: 57601

Date Added: 20 September 2016
Closing Date: 14 October 2016

Job Title: Internship (Communications & Marketing)

Working For: ACT (African Child Trust)

Location: London

Charity Number: 1158266

Salary: All expenses covered in line with our expenses policy (flexible up to 3 days a week)

Length of Contract:

Job Details

African Child Trust (ACT) is a UK registered charity established with a mission to relieve and alleviate poverty of widows, orphans and other vulnerable children in Africa. At ACT we are passionate about changing lives and giving opportunities to less privilege children and needy widows to achieve their potential in life. ACT is currently working in 8 countries of Africa. We are based in Croydon close to the main stations (5 minutes from West Croydon and 10 minutes from East Croydon).

The Role\Responsibilities
We are looking for an outgoing and self-motivated individual to join our team as an intern. This role is a volunteer position and is ideal for a graduate wanting to gain experience in international development and charity sector. Ideally should possess excellent writing and communication skills and good understanding of social media practices and strategies. You should also be able to carry out some basic research.

Person Specification
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proficient in the use of social media
• Pro-active and positive attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Passion and empathy for the ethos of ACT

W4MP Note:
The role being advertised is a voluntary one. As such, there are no set hours and responsibilities and you should be free to come and go as you wish. If the post demands set hours and/or has a specific job description you may be deemed to be a ‘worker’ and be covered by National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage legislation. See http://www.w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/
advertising-jobs-with-w4mp/volunteers/what-is-the-national-minimum-wage/
for more information about National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage.

Closing Date: 14 October 2016

Interview/Start Dates

Shortlisted candidates will be informed on or by Monday 17th October and interview date will be arranged.

Application Details

To apply, please send a current CV and covering letter detailing the experience and skills you could bring to the role to Geraldine Egboche office@africanchildtrust.org.uk. Please note that regrettably we may not be able to respond to every unsuccessful application.

Website: http://www.africanchildtrust.org.uk

Additional Notes