CBM Global
DUE: 25 AUG 2024
CBM Global
Our Vision: an inclusive world in which all people with disabilities enjoy their
human rights and achieve their full potential.
Our Mission: fighting to end the cycle of poverty and disability.
Our Values:
• We champion inclusion
• We strive for justice
• We pursue excellence
• We embrace partnership
• We live with integrity
While the world has been making progress in tackling poverty, people with
disabilities are being left behind. CBM Global works alongside people with
disabilities in the world’s poorest places to fight poverty and exclusion and
transform lives. Driven by Christian values, we seek out and work with the most
marginalised in society, irrespective of race, gender or religion, recognising the
equal worth of every individual.
Drawing on over 100 years’ experience and world-leading expertise in disabilityinclusive community development and humanitarian action, inclusive eye health
and community mental health, CBM Global works with partners to break the cycle
of poverty and disability and build inclusive communities. Our programmes across
Africa, Asia and Latin America are developed and delivered with local partner
organisations to ensure long-term transformation and accountability in
communities we serve. We’re deeply committed to the principle of “nothing about
us without us”, and we therefore work closely with and support organisations of
people with disabilities.
CBM Global is made up of CBM Australia, CBM Ireland, CBM Kenya, CBM New
Zealand, CBM Switzerland, and CBM UK with programmes worldwide and Country
Offices in Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, Indonesia, Kenya, Zimbabwe,
Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Madagascar and Bolivia. CBM Global works in over 20
countries, maximising our impact through long-term, authentic partnership and a
coordinated mix of inclusive community-based programmes, local to global
advocacy and delivering inclusion advice to other organisations.
We draw on learning and evidence from our community work to inform our
advocacy hand-in-hand with the Disability Movement at local, national and
international levels, including with the UN, to achieve systemic change for people
with disabilities. We advise governments, UN bodies and other organisations on
how to ensure inclusion in their own organisations, policies and programmes to
further amplify our impact.
The Role
Communications Intern
Fixed-term contract for 12 months / 24 hours per week
Reports to:
The Communications Intern will report to the Senior Communications Officer.
Job Overview
The role provides assistance to the Senior Communications Officer in enhancing
our brand’s presence and engagement across multiple platforms, aligning with our
overall communications strategy. This position is designed to provide a hands-on
experience in managing and executing our communication efforts, including
maintaining social media presence, updating our website and intranet content, and
supporting administrative tasks. The intern will contribute to the creation of digital
content, track analytics to gauge the effectiveness of our communication
strategies and assist in optimizing our outreach efforts. Ideal for a dynamic and
proactive individual studying communications or a related field, this role offers a
unique opportunity to gain practical skills and insights in the communications field
within the development sector.
Based: We welcome applications from those who live and have the right to work in
Burkina Faso, Kenya, Nigeria, Madagascar, Philippines, Nepal, Bangladesh,
Indonesia, Lao PDR, Zimbabwe, UK, Ireland, Germany, and Netherlands. Remote
working from any of above listed countries is possible.
Hours: Part-time 24 hours per week
Salary range: The salary offered will be competitive, dependent on skills and
experience, as well as country of location. We offer a local contract
Responsibilities and Duties
Social Media Support
• Create and schedule engaging content on LinkedIn and X.
• Monitor social media channels for trending news and ideas, and actively
engage with the audience through comments and messages.
• Support the management of editorial and event calendars for social media
postings.
Website and Intranet Content Development
• Support the updating and maintenance of the website and intranet.
• Co-produce fresh content, including news articles, blog posts, banners, and
multimedia elements.
• Assist in search engine optimization (SEO) tasks to improve visibility and
track website analytics.
Content Production and Editorial Tasks
• Assist in drafting and editing communications materials such as press
releases, newsletters, and annual reports.
• Coordinate and plan editorial content and publication schedules.
Administrative and Support Tasks
• Provide administrative support to the communications team, including
preparing reports, maintaining records, and handling correspondence.
• Support virtual event planning and coordination activities.
• Assist in internal communications efforts, including newsletters and digital
signage content.
Safeguarding responsibilities
Knowledge
Understand the incident management framework and the first responder role in
recording, responding and reporting incidents.
Understand the survivor-centred approach and how to apply it when receiving a
complaint or responding to an incident. Know local support services available in
the community or region, and how to engage them.
Skills
Able to listen and accurately document reported concerns and complaints. Able to
respect the confidentiality of safeguarding allegations. Able to appropriately apply
the survivor-centred approach.
Behaviours
Treat the survivor and others involved in an incident with dignity and respect.
Be assertive in implementing the initial incident response protocols by gaining the
trust and cooperation of parties involved.
Key outcomes expected from this role
1. CBM Global’s digital presence is enhanced
2. Website and intranet are updated
3. Content, report, and other communications materials are
produced/developed
Person Specification
All of the following requirements are essential, unless marked with a * when they
are desirable.
CBM Global welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and people
with lived experience of disability.
Experience and knowledge
• Experience with social media platforms and understanding of social media
strategies.
• Experience in preparing virtual events
• Basic knowledge of content management systems (CMS) and website analytics
tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
Skills/competencies/personal qualities
• Graphic design skills, website editing skills (working knowledge of content
management systems) and event planning experience an asset.
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal); fluency in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Aptitude for problem solving
• Strong ethics and reliability
• Attention to detail
• Able to maintain confidentiality
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor’s degree program
in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
Employee Benefits
• We offer flexibility and working from home arrangements.
• As part of our commitment with inclusion, CBM Global aims to encourage
applications from people with disabilities and those with health conditions.
We have a comprehensive equality and diversity policy.
Useful Information
Shortlisting and Interviews
CBM Global is an equal opportunities employer, committed to ensuring all
applications are treated fairly.
All applications are subject to our shortlisting process; if you are shortlisted we will
contact you and invite you to attend an online interview. You will also be advised at
this point if there will be any skills tasks to complete as part of the recruitment
process.
Diversity Policy Statement
Everyone has the right to be treated with consideration and respect. CBM Global is
committed to achieving a truly inclusive environment for all, by developing better
working relationships that release the full potential, creativity and productivity of
each individual. CBM Global aims to ensure that all staff, volunteers, donors,
partners, contractors, and the general public are treated fairly. This will be
regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, marital or civil
partnership status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, or national origin),
disability, medical status, age, religion or belief, political opinion, social or economic
status.
Employment Checks
CBM Global is committed to the safety and best interest of all children and
vulnerable adults accessing CBM Global supported services and programmes.
Relevant background checks including working with children, police and reference
checks will be completed prior to the preferred candidate’s employment being
confirmed.
All applicants must have the right to work in the relevant country. All offers of
employment are made subject to the following criteria: Proof of eligibility and
satisfactory employment screening, and three references satisfactory to CBM
Global.
TO APPLY
More information about CBM Global Disability Inclusion can be found by
visiting the CBM Global website: www.cbm-global.org
Closing date: Sunday, 25th of August 2024
Please:
1. Use this link:
http://cbmglobal.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=a86d9409-
3ade-4a55-99a6-5f0cd95ee240 to apply
2. Prepare your CV in English please, as you will need to upload it into our ATS system.
3. Download and complete the Application Form in English please, as you will need to
upload it into our ATS system.
4. No email applications will be considered. If you have any problems with the system,
please redirect them to our email address [email protected] with the
following format: Family Name First Name: Communications Intern, COUNTRY.
We also welcome informal enquiries, which should also be sent to the above email address.