Background: The African Centre for a Green Economy is dedicated to advancing sustainable development and the green economy by promoting policies that encourage environmental conservation, renewable energy, and sustainable practices.

The Communications and Media Intern will play a key role in the organization’s outreach and engagement by helping to communicate these initiatives to the public, media, and partner organizations.

Objective:
To assist in creating and distributing communication materials that highlight the organization’s green economy efforts, thereby boosting public awareness and engagement.

Roles and Responsibilities:
- Content Creation: Develop and produce content for various platforms, including social media, websites, newsletters, and press releases, focusing on green economy topics.
- Social Media Management: Help manage the organization’s social media accounts by creating posts, monitoring engagement, and analyzing performance metrics.
- Media Outreach: Assist with media relations, including drafting press releases, organizing press events, and maintaining media contact lists.
- Research: Conduct research on green economy trends, news, and best practices to support content creation and organizational strategies.
- Event Support: Help plan and promote events, webinars, and campaigns related to green economy initiatives.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Track media coverage and social media metrics, preparing regular reports on communication activities.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure consistent messaging and support cross-functional projects.

Learning Opportunities:
- Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience in communications and media, including content creation, media relations, and social media management.
- Networking: Opportunity to connect with professionals in the green economy and sustainable development sectors.
- Knowledge: Deepen your understanding of environmental issues and the green economy through practical experience and research.