Masifundise has the following exciting internship opportunities available to expand and assist our operational and programme staff to drive our strategic vision and mission that integrates three national programmatic areas: Inland Fisheries; Coastal Livelihoods; and Capacity Building. The expected starting date for all finternships is 1 March 2020.
҉ Media and Communication Internship
Masifundise seeks to appoint a Media and Communication Intern to be based in Cape Town.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with producing and updating the Masifundise website and social media with relevant content
- Assist the Programme Officers in producing a portfolio of audio-visual resource materials
- Assist the Programme Officers in the development and production of our newsletter (Fishers Net) and other popular education material targeting inland and coastal small-scale fishing communities
- Assist in the production Media briefings / dossiers on issues relevant to Food Sovereignty and small- scale fisheries, in South Africa and globally e.g. Extractive Industries, Customary Rights, Operation Phakisa, etc
- Keepabreast with contemporary developments in these sectors
- Assist in public relations work, including preparing and issuing media statements.
- Provide logistical and administrative support to Programme staff
Requirements:
- Diploma, BA in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Science or a related field or, relevant experience
- Writing skills in English and at least one other South African language (Afrikaans, IsiXhosa or, IsiZulu is preferred)
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office package). Any design and Layout skills will be an advantage.
- Previous knowledge and use of WordPress and Mailchimp is preferred
- Understanding of the usage of social media for Civil Society organisations
- Decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Confidence and strong communication skills
- Be creative and pro-active
- Organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work in a team and under pressure
- Proven commitment to social justice
- Possess a sense of political strategy, social dynamics and discourse
- Demonstrated willingness to learn new things
҉ Research and Information Internship
Masifundise seeks to appoint a Research and Information Intern to be based in Cape Town.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Research and Information Officer in the planning and execution of desktop and field research activities
- Assist the Programme Officers in conducting Action-Research activities in targeted fishing communities
- Prepare presentation and research briefs on relevant issues related to Food Sovereignty and small-scale fisheries
- Simplify relevant research and information into text to produce popular education materials
- Provide logistical and administrative support to Programme staff
Requirements:
- Must be in possession of, or in the process of completing of an Honours or Master’s Degree in Political Science, Sociology, Social Science, Development Studies, Fishery Management, Law or a related discipline
- Strong research experience
- Strong analytical and writing skills
- Excellent English speaking and writing
- Ability to work independently and within deadlines in a fast-paced team environment
- Interpersonal skills
- Strong commitment to social justice and to building a progressive grassroots social movement
- Innovative and flexible
- Competency in IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and/or Afrikaans is preferred
All positions will be located in Cape Town, South Africa and South African labour laws will apply.
To apply, please submit a CV with at least 2 contactable references and a writing sample (same document), to vacancies@masifundise.org.za using the position you applying for as the subject line.
Closing date: 6 January 2020.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.