The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts. After passing a century, which it celebrated in 2019, it is now a global movement made up of 29 national member organizations which work in 120 countries.

Role Purpose:

The Report Writing and Copy Editing Intern will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth execution of report compilation and story writing in the Childhood Development Activity team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Taking detailed notes during meeting, workshops and events
• Collecting information, materials and pictures under the guidance of the USAID/LEGO Foundation Senior Communications Manager to support the production of promotional materials, including social media updates, success stories and photo stories
• Collaborating with cross-sectional teams to gather information on Implementing Partners’ activities for reporting and success stories
• Assisting in the preparation, consolidation, editing and timely distribution of minutes and reports in a professional manner
• Supporting the preparation of event materials, such as presentations, agendas, and briefing documents
• Supporting in writing success stories, reports, and minutes during meetings, workshops and events
• Assisting in the preparation of any upcoming events during the internship period
• Providing support in writing and editing various communications materials

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related fields
• Understanding and willingness to learn about report writing, case studies, and success story development
• Interest and skills in photography and videography. Knowledge of photo and video editing software is a plus
• Ability to communicate clearly and in a comprehensive manner
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Commitment to save the children values