Turkey: Partnerships and Communications Intern (Turkish Speaking)

Position Title: Partnerships and Communications Intern

Department: Communications

Location: Gaziantep, Turkey

Duration: 6 Months (with possible extension)

Start Date: August 2018

Reports to: Roia Communications Manager

Contact Person's Name: Mr Steven Dixon

Background on Roia

Roia is an independent non-profit organisation harnessing the power of information and communications technology (ICT) to do good and improve lives in the most difficult circumstances. Founded in 2012 following the outbreak of conflict in Syria, Roia has grown to become a leading actor in the region providing ICT-based solutions to local communities and non-violent organisations.

At Roia, we implement quality projects that support human rights and wellbeing and provide solutions that promote freedom of speech, healthcare, education, livelihoods and community stability. Combining a local approach with systems thinking, we look to implement innovative solutions that have far-reaching and long-lasting results for entire communities.

Roia's fundamental goal is to employ ICT to create empowering conditions giving vulnerable people the tools to create a better future for themselves. ICT gives people the means to connect, communicate and coordinate for positive social impact.

Position profile

Roia is looking to expand its programming and presence for those in-need inside Turkey, specifically host-refugee communities. Accordingly, Roia is looking for a young, talented and hardworking individual with experience in communications to help us build relevant partnerships with the Turkish government, development agencies and INGOs.

The position is unpaid but includes a stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs. Dependent on the status of Roia’s project pipeline, the intern will be highly considered for a full-time, salaried role upon completion of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with relevant Turkish authorities and pursuing grants opportunities inside Turkey
• Mapping donors and potential partners — both third-sector and private — for projects based inside Turkey
• Assisting with the creation of Turkish oriented fundraising campaigns
• Aiding the development and implementation of a Turkish NGO partnership strategy as aligned with and contributing to the overall Institute strategic objectives.
• Assisting in the creation and distribution of a Turkish communications materials

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• Turkish fluency
• English working proficiency
• University degree related to either: 1) communications, journalism or marketing; or 2) international relations, development, humanitarian action.
• Demonstrable experience in communications
• Ability to understand and account for intended audience and purpose of content
• Good grasp of social media platforms and social media strategy
• Clear communicator with ability to engage others
• Motivated to learn, adapt and develop skills and best practice

Desired

• Previous experience in communications or
• Arabic language ability
• Knowledge of Syrian content and surrounding region

Please send a cover letter (1 page maximum) and a CV (2 page maximum) to jobs(at)**roia.org**