The Nobeah Foundation is the not-for-profit counterpart of Nobeah
Technologies Ltd., a technology
company focusing on technology with deep
potential for social impact as well as the strong growth prospects
required for sustainability.
The innovative technology developed by
Nobeah Technologies Ltd. targets transformative change, aiming to
dramatically impact areas such as literacy, and health care. But in
addition to these immediate potential impacts, Nobeah’s core values are
to seek deeply insightful solutions that reach the heart of social
challenges, changing the very equations so that they solve themselves in
a sustainable way. The Nobeah Foundation was created to distribute
technologies from Nobeah Technologies Ltd. on a subsidized or free basis
where those technologies could have dramatic impact.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Newsletter and Social Media Content Writing Intern
Job ID: #1139281
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
- Across Africa the Nobeah Foundation will raise money from both
local and international donors to sponsor free distribution of the
technologies from Nobeah. Through these activities the foundation will
achieve its goal of supporting insightful game-changing innovations that
impact the very equations of human suffering and limited opportunity so
solutions emerge organically, then building capacity for the solutions
to sustain themselves and provide a solid platform on which further
innovations may find anchor.
Some of the areas relevant to this position in which Nobeah Foundation is researching solutions are below:
- Some of the areas relevant to this position in which Nobeah Foundation is researching solutions are below.
- Afripad – a radically cost effective hybrid e-reader/computer
set to revolutionize access to educational materials and to transform
educational outcomes. - Women and Girls Technology Mentoring – Nobeah already has
agreements for large internship programs signed with various
universities in Nairobi. This mentoring program will solicit donor funds
to bring more young women into those programs with a focus on giving
mentorship for the technology industry as a whole rather than on
Nobeah’s specific needs. - Free Sun Power Solar Panels – a modular solution which through
ease of deployment and expansion is intended to dramatically accelerate
adoption of renewable energy based on solar power. - Nobeah Off-Grid Power Solution – an easy to use and tool-less
renewable energy solution that is modularly expandable from serving the
needs of one individual to serving the needs of many. - Nobeah Smart wire – Nobeah’s smart wire provides a means to
create a mini-grid from Nobeah’s renewable energy solutions without the
need for tools or specialized expertise, in order to dramatically
accelerate electrification. - Hybrid Grid Electrification with Nobeah’s Renewable Energy
Solutions – a mini grid solution intended to accelerate rural
electrification while increasing resilience. This solution also acts as
the power source for the Afripad. - Internet Caching Solution – stores (caches) internet content
offline so that children in schools without any internet connectivity
can still enjoy a rich educational browsing experience. - Nobeah Distributed Discrete Work Management Methodology (DDWMM) –
the DDWMM is Nobeah’s signature methodology and is key to Nobeah’s
business operations. It is also in itself a potentially powerful force
in job creation.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing Communication and/or Computer Science.
- Must have excellent writing skills.
- Completed at least one year of undergraduate course work.
- Able to meet commitments and deadlines
- Committed and passionate for results
- Able to communicate effectively with team members and management
- Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational, computer and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Willingness to learn new tools
Summary of Position
- The newly formed Nobeah Foundation is seeking a Social Media
Content Writing Intern in Ethiopia, Algeria, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania &
Uganda. - Recruitment will take place in two phases. In the first phase
concluding by November, the first group of candidates will be selected.
In the second phase concluding December, the second group of candidates
will be selected. Candidates found not eligible for the first group are
welcome to reapply for the second group if any elements of your
qualifications or experience have changed. - These positions require between 5-40 hours a week at any hours
and any day per week as long as the requirements for on-line meetings
and other collaboration are met. The positions are flexible to
accommodate up to 100% remote work. Computer skills and experience with
Microsoft Office are required. - Though all work will be remote, the candidate must be located in
and be eligible to work in the country. The candidate must speak at
least one local language, in addition to being fluent in English both
verbally and in writing. The candidate must also have a network of
contacts in the country to facilitate any required work there. - This is an exciting position doing meaningful work: researching,
writing, pitching and producing features, even breaking new stories if
the timing’s right. Interns will write stories and produce multimedia
content for Nobeah’s online presence whether on its newsletter, its
website, its social media presence, or as a guest contributor on other
sites. Interns are expected to pitch and produce stories and galleries
for the Web on the Foundation’s projects or any related developments. - Ability to file clean copy on deadline is a must. Our interns
get the opportunity to get detailed feedback on their writing and
guidance in crafting compelling social media posts as we collaborate to
produce an engaging user experience across our digital platforms.
The detailed responsibilities include but are not limited to those below:
- Support evaluation and design of marketing communications including social media aligned to business objectives
- Adhere to the Foundation’s corporate social media policy and review social media channels for compliancy.
- Work with internal stakeholders to gather and organize writing requirements.
Compensation
- This position is voluntary, but given a good mutual fit between
the individual and the organization, the role may potentially transition
into a paid full-time or part-time role within 3 months depending on
the needs and capacity of the organization. However, please note that
hiring will be prioritized based on contribution. - Given the same productivity, working part-time (or fewer hours
in a week) the number of months required to match the contribution of an
individual working full-time (or more hours in a week) may be greater
than the 3 month period worked by the full-time hire.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send an email to: hr@nobeahfoundation.org
with your resume attached and with the subject line: “Re: Application
for Newsletter and Social Media Content Writing Intern-[Name of your
country]”.
Note: Please ensure your name and other contact details are in your resume and in the email itself.
Deadline 30th November, 2015.
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