Communications and Fundraising Intern

Deadline: 8 February 2016

Location: Jinja, Uganda

Organization: Irise International

• This role is ideal for a young professional with an interest in Communications and Fundraising in the NGO sector. Individual’s who enjoy contributing their own ideas, want the freedom to develop a project and welcome the opportunity to work autonomously will benefit most from this opportunity. 

Background

Irise International is a hybrid organisation working to develop and implement a sustainable solution to Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM). Our charity arm develops resources and delivers training on menstrual health and hygiene, reproductive health and gender roles. Our social enterprise manufactures and sells affordable sanitary products through establishing local supply. We work closely with multiple partners to integrate menstrual hygiene into existing work and achieve long term change. 

Role

This individual will work under the supervision of the Director to implement and administer a fundraising strategy to diversify Irise’s sources of funding. This fulltime role will be based in our Jinja office, Uganda but may involve some travel back to the UK. 

Responsibilities

• Investigating and piloting selling jewellery and purses made the women who work for Easy Pad on Etsy
• Creating resources to support fundraising, particularly for Irise’s student network, Friends of Irise
• Administering Irise’s Girls’ Globe Blog
• Liaising with expert volunteers to administer Irise’s social media channels, particularly around Menstrual Hygiene Day and other relevant peaks in international activity
• Conducting a short survey to better understand Irise’s online audience
• Contributing to the development of a long term Communications and Fundraising Strategy
• Supporting the development of improved Communication and Branding guidelines 

Experience

Essential

• Graduate
• Prior experience volunteering or working for a small charity
• Able to use Microsoft office, google drive, facebook and twitter 

Desired

• Prior experience of managing social media channels or blogs
• Prior involvement in online campaigns
• Any other prior experience of Communications or Fundraising

Benefits

• Allowance of £200/month
• Free accommodation in Uganda
• A 6 month contract  

Timeline

The deadline for applications is Monday 8th Feb but interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and a final decision made shortly after the deadline. The role will commence on 22nd Feb or as close to this date as possible. 

How to apply:

To apply please send your CV and cover letter explaining why you are right for the role to info@irise.org.uk making “Comms and Fundraising Intern” the title of the email.