Spark develops education and entrepreneurship so that young and ambitious people are empowered to lead their post-conflict society into prosperity. We build the capacity of local economic and educational institutions so they can empower their own populations. The organisation actively mobilises support for this within Dutch Society, especially with economic and educational institutions.
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International College Mitrovica Communication Intern
SPARK is a young,
dynamic development NGO with a head office in Amsterdam and
field-operation in most SEE countries. SPARK develops higher education and
entrepreneurship, so that young ambitious people are empowered to lead their
pos-conflict society into prosperity. SPARK is achieving this goal by
organising Summer Universities and helping young entrepreneurs to start-up
their own business by means of business plan competitions, skills training and
advice.
In
2009, an International College for Business Studies will be established in
Mitrovica (ICM), aiming to improve the dire economic prospects youth face. The
College will provide students with the necessary practical skills to become high-skilled professionals in local businesses. Diplomas will be awarded
under a double degree system with a European partner institution (to be
selected by tender). The college will offer 2-year vocational diplomas, with a
possibility for a further 1-2 year top-up programme option leading to a
Bachelor degree.
We are currently looking
for a full-time ICM Communications intern. You will be based at our Pristina
office and will preferably start as soon as possible. The ICM Communication
intern has proven experience in developing communication strategies. He/she is
all-round person, knowledgeable of latest developments in communication strategies
and interested or affiliated to the Western Balkan countries.
Main tasks &
responsibilities
Liaise with an external company to develop
& execute a PR campaign for the ICM
Liaise with an external company to develop a
brand identity for ICM (logo, house-style, pay-off)
Ensure the appropriate use of ICM communication
tools
Assist in website design, maintenance and editing
and ensure regular updating of news items on the ICM website.
Monitor correct external communication and
presentation in accordance with ICM's brand book in web pages, flyers,
promotional and fundraising materials etc. published by Spark/ICM
Requirements
& assets
Relevant degree in communication
Good inter-cultural communication and social
skills
Good oral and written language skills in
English
Proven interest in communication and media
Interest in development cooperation
Spark
offers:
Dynamic working experience
Training opportunities
350 Euro
netto per month at full time engagement. Travel to Kosovo, plus local
accommodation and 10 euro per diem are provided.
If you
are interested, please email your letter of motivation and your CV to vacancy@spark-online.org before 10
July 2009 (Reference: ICM Communication intern).
