Peace for Africa and Economic Development (PAD)
PAD (www.padinst.org/) is a young, dynamic organization working to empower youth as catalysts
for social change through economic empowerment and community leadership. We identify groups
of vulnerable young women and men with a micro-enterprise and a social impact activity and help
them scale. Business growth provides youth with sustainable livelihoods to reverse incentives for
violence, while increased community engagement through the social impact activity spreads the
benefit outwards. We believe in a “business plus” approach, recognizing that holistic solutions to
peace and community development require economic empowerment, strong leadership, and
community dialogue.
Job Description
PAD is seeking a Communications Intern to expand our public relations efforts. The
Communications Intern will work closely with PAD’s Executive Director and programs teams to
collect and share stories from the field, write external donor reports, update the PAD website, and
design communications materials. The duration of the position will be for six months with possible
extension; as PAD is a small and growing organization, there will be opportunities for career
advancement pending high performance.
Responsibilities
Please note other responsibilities may be required based upon the growth of PAD.
• Work closely with the PAD Head of Strategic Relations and Executive Director to identify
and collect field impact stories
• Take a leading role in writing content for donors and other stakeholders
• Support the creation and implementation of a strategic communications strategy
• Maintain, update, and expand PAD’s social media presence and website
• Design PAD marketing materials
Application Deadline: Applications accepted until filled
Qualifications
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing
• Relevant Bachelors Degree or higher in communications or marketing
• Superb attention to detail in everything, from where a comma is placed to what color fits
with an event invitation and why
• Strong understanding of how to frame different stories for different audiences
• Thrives in a changing, entrepreneurial environment
• Commitment to peace, youth economic empowerment, and community development, with
an understanding that true development comes from local solutions and local knowledge
• Graphic and web design experience a concrete advantage
• Photo and video production experience an advantage
PAD (www.padinst.org/) is a young, dynamic organization working to empower youth as catalysts
for social change through economic empowerment and community leadership. We identify groups
of vulnerable young women and men with a micro-enterprise and a social impact activity and help
them scale. Business growth provides youth with sustainable livelihoods to reverse incentives for
violence, while increased community engagement through the social impact activity spreads the
benefit outwards. We believe in a “business plus” approach, recognizing that holistic solutions to
peace and community development require economic empowerment, strong leadership, and
community dialogue.
Job Description
PAD is seeking a Communications Intern to expand our public relations efforts. The
Communications Intern will work closely with PAD’s Executive Director and programs teams to
collect and share stories from the field, write external donor reports, update the PAD website, and
design communications materials. The duration of the position will be for six months with possible
extension; as PAD is a small and growing organization, there will be opportunities for career
advancement pending high performance.
Responsibilities
Please note other responsibilities may be required based upon the growth of PAD.
• Work closely with the PAD Head of Strategic Relations and Executive Director to identify
and collect field impact stories
• Take a leading role in writing content for donors and other stakeholders
• Support the creation and implementation of a strategic communications strategy
• Maintain, update, and expand PAD’s social media presence and website
• Design PAD marketing materials
Application Deadline: Applications accepted until filled
Qualifications
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing
• Relevant Bachelors Degree or higher in communications or marketing
• Superb attention to detail in everything, from where a comma is placed to what color fits
with an event invitation and why
• Strong understanding of how to frame different stories for different audiences
• Thrives in a changing, entrepreneurial environment
• Commitment to peace, youth economic empowerment, and community development, with
an understanding that true development comes from local solutions and local knowledge
• Graphic and web design experience a concrete advantage
• Photo and video production experience an advantage
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please send a detailed cover letter with a CV addressing your relevant qualifications to
hr@padinst.org. In the subject line please include PAD Communications Intern.
hr@padinst.org. In the subject line please include PAD Communications Intern.
