Are you experienced in Communications and social media management?
Are you keen to take the next step in your career?
Are you hands on and outgoing?
Are you excited about working in a highly competitive and ever changing landscape?
Are you a team player?
Does engaging with many internal and external stakeholders make you happy?
Are you able to communicate in English as this is the official language at TdH NL?
And, last but definitely not least, does it put a smile on your face when you imagine you’d be doing all of the above in an organization with a strong social purpose?
Keep reading!
Objectives of the traineeship
The communications Trainee will support the Madagascar team with the implementation of the country-level communications plans. The deliverables are categorised under the following pillars;
- Communication for marketing and expert positioning of TdH NL
- Communication for awareness and behavior change
- Communication for advocacy and lobbying
- Communication to promote learning.
Position in the organization
The Communications Trainee will report to the Country Director in Madagascar, while at the same time receiving technical advice and support from the Africa Regional Communications Advisor, with whom he/she will work closely.
Result areas and core activities
The incumbents main duties and responsibilities include:
- Support for the implementation of the communication plan
- Strengthen TdH NL’s brand and visibility by communicating the milestones and achievements of the FAMAHA 2 and JOFA ACTE projects on online and offline platforms.
- Develop, plan, and publish content on internal (Workplace and WhatsApp) and external (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube) communication channels.
- Develop quality communication products (case stories, photos, project or thematic impact videos, best practices) in line with the Ethical content policy.
- Identify, engage and work with strategic media consultants to help us secure paid and unpaid media opportunities on TV, radio and print, issue press releases and help organise press conferences for project launches.
- Develop or collate communication and learning materials for the Madagascar country office, such as factsheets, profiles, PowerPoint presentations, and reports.
- Translate relevant communication materials from English to French and translate discussions at meetings.
- Support the sourcing of branding materials, where appropriate, and other initiatives to increase the visibility of TdH NL in-country.
- Provide hands-on support during monitoring visits and project documentation, and in the organisation and documentation of in-country events.
- Assist in supporting the project teams with all their communication needs in close collaboration with the Africa Regional Communications Advisor.
2. Help improve TdH NL branding/visibility through local partners
- Help guide partners and national teams on the application of TdH NL branding and visibility guidelines.
- Ensure appropriate branding is applied before designs are submitted to the Africa Regional Communications Advisor for official validation.
- Monitor and ensure brand and branding compliance by all partners and adhere to donor brand and branding policies.
- Provide support in the development, production, and dissemination of advocacy publications such as policy briefs.
3. Support the Africa Regional Communications Advisor in the execution of global and regional communication activities
- Support the development of communications products required for global channels e.g Terre Magazine.
- Upon request, contribute to the implementation of global and regional communication tasks such rolling out global campaigns in-country and any other tasks as assigned.
Perform any other duties as relevant for the Madagascar country programme as assigned and as can reasonably be expected from the position.
Knowledge and experience
- Degree in communications, journalism or multimedia.
- Experience in social media and web content management (including use of content management software).
- Experience in writing, proofreading, and editing various communication materials for distribution on the website and social networking platforms, with basic knowledge of graphic design.
- Experience in taking photos and videos at events and during field visits.
- Experience in media relations and advocacy.
- Fluency in both French and English.
- Computer skills: good knowledge of working in Google Cloud and its applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.), including basic skills in working with photo and video editing software.
- Ability to undertake documentary research using a variety of resources (mainly internal).
- Ability to work well with diverse teams, including partners and donors.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in Madagascar (Betroka and Taolagnaro).
Competence Profile
A. Cooperation
Can contribute to a collective result, even when there is no personal benefit at stake.
B. Planning & Organising
Knowing how to organise the work according to numerous internal and external parameters.
C. Problem-solving ability
Actively seek logical, tangible, and realistic solutions for problems.
D. Performance orientation
Focused on goal setting and active achievement of results.
What we have to offer, apart from the above!
Terre des Hommes is a growing organisation on the move.
- Duty Station: Fort-dauphin, Madagascar with travels to the field locations.
- Contract Type: Full time (40 hours per week)
- Contract Duration: May to December 2025
- Starting Date: May 2025
- Monthly Stipend: Equivalent to Euros 300/month
Terre des Hommes NL
Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) aims to protect children by preventing and stopping child exploitation and by empowering children to make their voices count. TdH NL focuses on sexual exploitation of children, forms of child labour, child trafficking and migration, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and on child protection in humanitarian crises. For each of these forms of child exploitation, TdH NL is developing and implementing projects and programmes through local partners, mainly in Asia and Africa. In Africa, TdH NL works in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Madagascar and Tanzania.
The values of TdH Netherlands are: Responsible, Bold, Human-Centred and Playful.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Integrity and Child Safeguarding
We are not looking for just one type of person – we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and challenge our thinking. We are especially interested in people whose lived experiences help us to see things we might otherwise miss, and enable us to do better work with and for children. Whether or not you meet 100% of the criteria, we want to hear from you, because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world.
Note: We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us, this includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels of our work. All offers of employment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include a valid criminal record check, terrorism finance checks, and/or integrity screenings/references relating to misconduct and disciplinary actions in prior employment.
TdH NL is particularly committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe, and has zero tolerance on (child) abuse. Every TdH NL employee is bound by the TdH NL Code of Conduct that describes the expected behaviour by staff, in particular with regards to Safeguarding children and (young) adults in our programmes. Child safeguarding measures are part of our selection and recruitment process. By submitting your application you accept that TdH NL will conduct such pre-employment screening for successful candidates. TdH NL participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Getting excited to join us?
We are eager to get to know you!
Submit your CV and cover letter via the link.
Only applications submitted in English will be considered.
The application deadline is 21st April 2025 end of day.
We do not charge any fees for interviews nor have we engaged a third party to facilitate this recruitment process.
