Marketing Intern – Sparkle Foundation Malawi

Job Description

Sparkle Foundation is a dynamic and passionate non-profit organisation committed to empowering communities and creating lasting positive change in Malawi. Our mission is to spark hope, inspire change, and illuminate the path to a brighter future for vulnerable populations. We focus on education, healthcare, Nutrition, and community development to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for a passionate and suitably qualified candidate to fill the following vacancy.

 Job Title:  Marketing Intern

Job Specification: 

The Marketing, Communication, and Social Media Intern will play a crucial role in assisting the marketing team in implementing marketing strategies, creating engaging content, managing social media platforms, and supporting communication efforts. The intern will support the marketing team with day-to-day administrative tasks, creating, editing, and publishing engaging content for various platforms, design visuals, graphics, and videos to support marketing campaigns.

This role is designed for an enthusiastic individual eager to gain practical experience and develop skills in a professional environment while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop our TikTok account.
• Create and edit high-quality photographs for social media and marketing materials.
• Write engaging scripts for videos and social media content and other offline platforms.
• Assist with blog writing and content creation for the website.
• Shoot and edit material for various platforms.
• Proofread and edit marketing and social media materials.
• Engage with our audience on social media platforms.
• Capture and write success stories from our four programs.
• Design and create infographics for marketing and educational purposes.
• Assist with report writing and social media analysis.
• Conduct research to support marketing strategies and content creation.
• Assist in writing stories for the monthly and quarterly newsletters.
• Assist in organizing media coverage for events when necessary.
• Assist in building an active, engaging social media presence and increasing engagement and reach.

Qualifications 

• A University Degree in Marketing, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media for Development, Communication and Cultural studies or a related field from a well-recognized institution.
• Holders of a relevant diploma in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Those without a University Degree or Certificate but who have at least 2 years’ experience in marketing and communications, or a similar field may also apply.

Application procedure 

If you are an energetic and purpose-driven individual who aligns with our values, we invite you to submit your application at the following link. https://form.jotform.com/250233543234548

As a requirement of The Sparkle Foundation Child Safeguarding Policy, the successful candidate shall be required to undergo a police background check. 

 The Closing date for receiving applications is February 01^st, 2025