Equipop is a feminist international solidarity organization working toward a just and sustainable world where everyone’s rights—particularly sexual and reproductive rights—are respected without discrimination based on sex or gender. With a team of fifty people spread across West Africa, the SWANA region, and Europe, Equipop mobilizes citizens and policymakers, supports frontline organizations, conducts action research projects, publishes studies, and organizes training sessions.

Job Description 

The communications assistant will report to the Communications Manager and work in collaboration with the rest of the communications team, the team working on the Marges à l’Avant-Garde (MAAG) project, and the various departments within the organization.

Main duties and responsibilities

The communications assistant's main responsibilities will be:

Digital Communication:

• Help manage the organization's social media accounts (posting, community management, and reporting)
• Contribute to the creation of content for the organization and in collaboration with MAAG project partners (editorial, digital, and audiovisual content) 
• Support the website's content—posting articles, features, publications, interviews, etc.
• Produce and distribute the MAAG project newsletter

Editorial Note:

• Write articles and interviews for the organization's website
• Contribute to the editing and promotion of publications

Sororités Francophones Podcast – Season 2: 

• Monitor the communication plan and the release schedule for Season 2 
• Design and distribute content to promote the episodes
• Upload the episodes to streaming platforms, including Ausha and YouTube
• Monitor the sequencing and editing of episodes currently in production, both internally and with the agency
• Report on communication initiatives and track the performance of posts and episodes

Cross-functional communication:

Support the communications efforts of the organization and the Dakar office in connection with priority projects or events.

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in communications;
• Knowledge of the nonprofit sector;
• Experience in communications (2 to 3 positions);
• Experience in social media management;
• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Canva;
• Knowledge of CMS platforms such as WordPress—would be a plus.

Languages

• French: excellent level in reading, speaking, and writing
• English: reading, speaking, and writing skills

Qualities

• As a committed individual, you adhere to Equipop's values and are motivated by its mission. In particular, you agree with the feminist values promoted by Equipop.
• Enthusiasm and dynamism;
• Creative sensitivity;
• Able to work independently and meticulously;
• Strong writing and analytical skills;
• Diplomacy, mediation, stress management;
• Responsiveness and a taste for teamwork.

Terms and conditions:

• 6-month paid internship based in Dakar
• Internship start date: as soon as possible

• Internship stipend based on profile and internal pay scale
• Insurance Coverage

Resume and cover letter.

Please email your resume and cover letter using this form no later than November 20.

Only preselected candidates will be contacted.